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Sealy

Texas · 6,839 residents · 11.722 sq mi
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Sealy has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $58,068. Population has grown 30% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $152,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,839
+30%since 2000
from 5,248 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
583 / sq mi
+30%since 2000
from 448 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.9
+13%since 2000
from 32.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K6K7K7K1990201020202024Sealy
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,068
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,277 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,505
+60%since 2000
from $15,986 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
38.4%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 28.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 15.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information32.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade8.3%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$152,000
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,035
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $490 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 63.7% in 2000
38.1% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+34%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic42.4%(2,903)
Black11%(754)
Hispanic / Latino41.1%(2,813)
Asian1.5%(100)
Other2.2%(150)
Diversity Score78.1%(5,341)
Diversity Score
78
+8%since 2000
from 72 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.7%
+17.4 ptssince 2000
from 69.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.5 min
+5%since 2000
from 21.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.3%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 76.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.1%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 7.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 69.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.4%
−33.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.6%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
57.4%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
11.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
24.7%
−52.2 ptssince 2013
from 76.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sealy, Texas?

Sealy, Texas has about 6,839 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sealy, Texas?

The typical household in Sealy, Texas earns about $58,068 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 $152,000, and the typical rent is about $1,035 a month.

How educated are people in Sealy, Texas?

About 13.2% 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 17.7% 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 2,291 residents, a change of about 50 percent over that period.

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

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