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Sugar Land

Texas · 111,026 residents · 40.468 sq mi
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Sugar Land is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $123,261. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 75% since 2000. 60% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $337,600. Poverty is rare here, at 4.4% of residents. Households here earn about 93% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
60% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
111,026
+75%since 2000
from 63,328 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,744 / sq mi
+75%since 2000
from 1,565 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.2
+16%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
15K43K72K100K128K1990201020202024Sugar Land
2024110K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$123,261
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,767 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$52,929
+58%since 2000
from $33,506 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
70.0%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 63.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.6%
US avg: 10%
Other services7.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing4.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$337,600
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $158,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,768
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $939 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.3%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 84.1% in 2000
20.7% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+41%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic60.8%(38,526)
Black5.1%(3,242)
Hispanic / Latino8%(5,053)
Asian23.8%(15,042)
Other0%
Diversity Score68%(43,033)
2020
White, non-Hispanic38.1%(42,305)
Black7.2%(7,969)
Hispanic / Latino12.1%(13,430)
Asian38.4%(42,639)
Other3.6%(3,949)
Diversity Score85.3%(94,661)
Diversity Score
85
+25%since 2000
from 68 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
59.6%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 53.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 93.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
25.8%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 19.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.1 min
+48%since 2000
from 21.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.1%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 81.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2011
from 4.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 66.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
60.9%
−15.3 ptssince 2009
from 76.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
51.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
35.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 31.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.6%
−78.7 ptssince 2013
from 87.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sugar Land, Texas?

Sugar Land, Texas has about 111,026 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sugar Land, Texas?

The typical household in Sugar Land, Texas earns about $123,261 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sugar Land, Texas expensive?

In Sugar Land, Texas, the median home is worth about $337,600, and the typical rent is about $1,768 a month.

How educated are people in Sugar Land, Texas?

About 59.6% of adults age 25 and over in Sugar Land, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sugar Land, Texas?

About 4.4% of people in Sugar Land, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sugar Land, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Sugar Land, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 86,497 residents, a change of about 353 percent over that period.

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

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