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Sebastian

Texas · 1,917 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 $14,375. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $47,500. The poverty rate of 57.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 71% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
1% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,917
+3%since 2000
from 1,864 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,150 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 1,118 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.5
+19%since 2000
from 28.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9101K2K2K2K1990201020202024Sebastian
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$14,375
−44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,179 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$7,383
−38%since 2000
from $11,934 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
3.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
57.7%
+30.9 ptssince 2000
from 26.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.671
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance12%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical12%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade4%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Information3.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$47,500
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$505
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $244 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
23.7%
−61.9 ptssince 2000
from 85.6% in 2000
24.2% rent
Vacancy rate
17.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 25.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.3
+99%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic5%(96)
Black0.3%(5)
Hispanic / Latino94.6%(1,813)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score12.5%(240)
Diversity Score
13
+19%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
1.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
54.5%
+13.9 ptssince 2000
from 40.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.3 min
+4%since 2000
from 20.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
12.5%
−46.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Female
53.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Foreign born
16.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
2.7%
−47.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sebastian, Texas?

Sebastian, Texas has about 1,917 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sebastian, Texas?

The typical household in Sebastian, Texas earns about $14,375 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 $47,500, and the typical rent is about $505 a month.

How educated are people in Sebastian, Texas?

About 1.2% 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 57.7% of people in Sebastian, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sebastian, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Sebastian, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 360 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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