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Sullivan City

Texas · 3,908 residents · 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 $30,114. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $58,100. At a median age of 31.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 53% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 31.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,908
−2%since 2000
from 3,998 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,089 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 1,114 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
31.9
+32%since 2000
from 24.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K4K5K1990201020202024Sullivan City
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,114
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,743 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,002
+153%since 2000
from $5,131 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.6%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
35.9%
−11.8 ptssince 2000
from 47.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade3.7%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$58,100
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$539
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $238 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.3%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 77.9% in 2000
17.7% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−7%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic1.2%(45)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino98.2%(3,836)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3%(117)
Diversity Score
3
−9%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.3%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
43.3%
+16.2 ptssince 2000
from 27.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.3 min
+43%since 2000
from 16.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 81.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.7%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.6%
−5.8 ptssince 2011
from 14.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.0%
+7.6 ptssince 2011
from 51.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.1%
−32.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
57.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
37.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 37.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
35.8%
−14.2 ptssince 2013
from 50.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sullivan City, Texas?

Sullivan City, Texas has about 3,908 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Sullivan City, Texas earns about $30,114 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 $58,100, and the typical rent is about $539 a month.

How educated are people in Sullivan City, Texas?

About 6.3% 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 35.9% 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 1,343 residents, a change of about 52 percent over that period.

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

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