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Seadrift

Texas · 995 residents · 1.28 sq mi
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Seadrift has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,322. Population has fallen 26% since 2000, a loss of 357 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $108,800. With a median age of 45.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 40% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 164%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
995
−26%since 2000
from 1,352 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
777 / sq mi
−26%since 2000
from 1,056 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.4
+32%since 2000
from 34.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9271K1K2K2K1990201020202024Seadrift
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,322
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,339 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,798
+99%since 2000
from $11,481 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 23.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.0%
−17.1 ptssince 2000
from 25.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade17.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services14.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration14.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade13.2%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Information6.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing5.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction4.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing2.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$108,800
+164%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,066
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $455 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 79.3% in 2000
21.6% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+173%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic60.7%(821)
Black0.9%(12)
Hispanic / Latino27.1%(366)
Asian10%(135)
Other0%
Diversity Score67%(905)
2020
White, non-Hispanic61.3%(610)
Black0.8%(8)
Hispanic / Latino27.7%(276)
Asian7.1%(71)
Other1.1%(11)
Diversity Score65.5%(652)
Diversity Score
66
−2%since 2000
from 67 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
75.4%
+17.2 ptssince 2000
from 58.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.6 min
+16%since 2000
from 19.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.2%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 79.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.2%
−16.3 ptssince 2011
from 21.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 54.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
16.1%
−33.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.0%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
45.0%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
14.2%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.6%
−59.5 ptssince 2013
from 77.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Seadrift, Texas?

Seadrift, Texas has about 995 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Seadrift, Texas?

The typical household in Seadrift, Texas earns about $38,322 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Seadrift, Texas expensive?

In Seadrift, Texas, the median home is worth about $108,800, and the typical rent is about $1,066 a month.

How educated are people in Seadrift, Texas?

About 9.9% of adults age 25 and over in Seadrift, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Seadrift, Texas?

About 8.0% of people in Seadrift, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Seadrift, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Seadrift, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 282 residents, a change of about -22 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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