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Sebastian

Texas · 1,021 residents · 1.667 sq mi
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Sebastian has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,786. Population has fallen 45% since 2000, a loss of 843 residents. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $35,900. The poverty rate of 38.0% is well above the national figure. It falls in the bottom 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,021
−45%since 2000
from 1,864 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
612 / sq mi
−45%since 2000
from 1,118 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.1
+50%since 2000
from 28.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
9101K2K2K2K1990201020202024Sebastian
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$22,786
−38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,179 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,946
+34%since 2000
from $11,934 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
12.3%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
38.0%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 26.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.460
−31%since 2010
from 0.671 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services15.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration15.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade14.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Information6.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$35,900
−41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$326
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $244 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
60.9%
−24.7 ptssince 2000
from 85.6% in 2000
39.1% rent
Vacancy rate
12.1%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−25.9 ptssince 2009
from 25.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.1%
+38.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.6
−5%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
29
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic4.3%(81)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino95.5%(1,780)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.5%(196)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino100%(1,021)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
1.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
49.0%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 40.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.2 min
+18%since 2000
from 20.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.7%
−26.3 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
26.3%
+26.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.6%
+12.6 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.8%
+25.2 ptssince 2011
from 25.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−16.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
15.7%
−43.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.7%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Female
60.3%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Foreign born
21.4%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.7%
−48.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.6%
+5.7 ptssince 2012
from 10.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
30.7%
−14.2 ptssince 2013
from 44.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
70.2%
+34.3 ptssince 2017
from 35.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
30.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2016
from 33.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
69.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2016
from 66.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sebastian, Texas?

Sebastian, Texas has about 1,021 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sebastian, Texas?

The typical household in Sebastian, Texas earns about $22,786 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sebastian, Texas expensive?

In Sebastian, Texas, the median home is worth about $35,900, and the typical rent is about $326 a month.

How educated are people in Sebastian, Texas?

About 1.7% of adults age 25 and over in Sebastian, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sebastian, Texas?

About 38.0% of people in Sebastian, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sebastian, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Sebastian, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 536 residents, a change of about -34 percent over that period.

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