Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Sealy, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

7,053

Median Agei

35.4

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

44.2%3,119

White

38.1%2,688

Black

9.8%689

Asian

3.4%241

Two or More

3.4%241

Other

0.6%45

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.4%30

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

7.1%311

High School Diploma

30.9%1,360

Some College (<1 yr)

8.4%371

Some College (1+ yr)

11.6%512

Associate's Degree

5.7%249

Bachelor's Degree

10.7%469

Master's Degree

1.1%48

Professional Degree

0.8%33

Doctorate

0.1%6

HS or Higher

76.4%

BA or Higher

12.6%

Graduate+

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$261,100

Median Renti

$1,185

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

65.4%1,667

Renter-Occupied

34.6%881

Total Units

2,946

Homeownership

65.4%

Vacancy Rate

13.5%

Rent Distribution

Under $500

175

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

130

$1,000–$1,250

139

$1,250–$1,500

183

$1,500–$2,000

110

$2,000+

102

Year Built

2020 or later

5.6%165

2010–2019

7.8%229

2000–2009

13.2%388

1990–1999

12.7%375

1980–1989

22.6%666

1970–1979

18.9%558

1960–1969

2.9%86

1950–1959

5.8%171

1940–1949

3.4%101

1939 or earlier

7%207

Heating Fuel

Electricity

56.2%1,432

Utility Gas

41.8%1,064

Bottled/LP Gas

2%52

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$56,514

Mean Household Incomei

$69,395

Per Capita Incomei

$25,204

Poverty Ratei

21.2%

Unemploymenti

5.4%

Labor Forcei

3,443

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

148

Residentsi

112

Avg. Tenant Renti

$399/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers16 homes36% occupied$416/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8132 homes99% occupied$397/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $56,514/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $17K/yr

75.8%

Very low income$17K–$28K/yr

24.2%

Who Receives This Housing

74.9% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

39.2% of subsidized households are minority

23.2% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

88.1% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1,49521.2%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

1,042

Workforce

Total Employed

3,258

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

245(4.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

71.2%Insured

28.8%Uninsured