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Sealy

Texas · 6,019 residents · 11.722 sq mi
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Sealy has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $44,911. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $108,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,019
+15%since 2000
from 5,248 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
513 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 448 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.2
+5%since 2000
from 32.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K6K7K7K1990201020202024Sealy
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,911
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,277 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,623
+42%since 2000
from $15,986 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
28.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 28.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 15.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.453
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade19.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information15%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade11.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance7.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services3%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.9%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$108,000
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$693
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $490 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.9%
−28.8 ptssince 2000
from 63.7% in 2000
39.2% rent
Vacancy rate
12.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.5%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 35.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+23%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic55.4%(2,908)
Black12.6%(662)
Hispanic / Latino30.4%(1,597)
Asian0.6%(29)
Other0%
Diversity Score72%(3,779)
2010
White, non-Hispanic47.7%(2,873)
Black11.8%(712)
Hispanic / Latino38.5%(2,319)
Asian0.7%(40)
Other2%(122)
Diversity Score76.9%(4,630)
Diversity Score
77
+7%since 2000
from 72 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
68.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 69.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.7 min
+6%since 2000
from 21.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 76.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
12.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.0%
−32.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
49.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
16.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.9%
−37.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sealy, Texas?

Sealy, Texas has about 6,019 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sealy, Texas?

The typical household in Sealy, Texas earns about $44,911 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sealy, Texas expensive?

In Sealy, Texas, the median home is worth about $108,000, and the typical rent is about $693 a month.

How educated are people in Sealy, Texas?

About 12.1% of adults age 25 and over in Sealy, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sealy, Texas?

About 13.7% of people in Sealy, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sealy, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Sealy, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,471 residents, a change of about 32 percent over that period.

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