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Sullivan City

Texas · 3,891 residents (2025 est.) · 3.589 sq mi
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Sullivan City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,464. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $94,600. At a median age of 33.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 43% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,902
−2%since 2000
from 3,998 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,087 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 1,114 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
33.7
+39%since 2000
from 24.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:3,891 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K4K5K1990201020202024Sullivan City
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,464
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,743 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,871
+229%since 2000
from $5,131 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
24.9%
+19.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
32.1%
−15.7 ptssince 2000
from 47.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.435
+3%since 2010
from 0.423 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade12.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance11.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical10.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Information8.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade4%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing1.8%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$94,600
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$730
+68%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $238 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
87.8%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 77.9% in 2000
12.2% rent
Vacancy rate
10.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.8%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 33.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
63.8%
+15.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.1
+2%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
81
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic1.3%(53)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino98.6%(3,944)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.3%(131)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino97.7%(3,812)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.3%(90)
Diversity Score5.6%(220)
Diversity Score
6
+72%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.7%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
56.9%
+29.8 ptssince 2000
from 27.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.9 min
+22%since 2000
from 16.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.0%
−12.6 ptssince 2009
from 81.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
20.5%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.0%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% 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
5.1%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.0%
−7.4 ptssince 2011
from 14.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.9%
+6.6 ptssince 2011
from 51.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.2%
−28.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.8%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
48.2%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
33.1%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 37.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.1%
−47.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.5%
−6.7 ptssince 2012
from 19.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
28.9%
−21.1 ptssince 2013
from 50.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
79.8%
+31.4 ptssince 2017
from 48.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
7.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2016
from 2.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
92.0%
−5.2 ptssince 2016
from 97.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sullivan City, Texas?

Sullivan City, Texas has about 3,902 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sullivan City, Texas?

The typical household in Sullivan City, Texas earns about $44,464 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sullivan City, Texas expensive?

In Sullivan City, Texas, the median home is worth about $94,600, and the typical rent is about $730 a month.

How educated are people in Sullivan City, Texas?

About 12.7% of adults age 25 and over in Sullivan City, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sullivan City, Texas?

About 32.1% of people in Sullivan City, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sullivan City, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Sullivan City, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,337 residents, a change of about 52 percent over that period.

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