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.

Sugar Land, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

110,016

Median Agei

42.8

Race & Ethnicityi

Asian

38.5%42,406

White

36.5%40,130

Hispanic/Latino

13.3%14,638

Black

7.3%8,057

Two or More

3.7%4,125

Other

0.5%594

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%66

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.8%2,165

High School Diploma

9.9%7,659

Some College (<1 yr)

4%3,081

Some College (1+ yr)

9.6%7,410

Associate's Degree

6.1%4,708

Bachelor's Degree

35.2%27,211

Master's Degree

19%14,723

Professional Degree

4.5%3,448

Doctorate

4.3%3,330

HS or Higher

95.4%

BA or Higher

63%

Graduate+

27.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$430,200

Median Renti

$1,957

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

80.3%30,887

Renter-Occupied

19.7%7,598

Total Units

39,946

Homeownership

80.3%

Vacancy Rate

3.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.4%446

$50K–$100K

0.3%85

$100K–$150K

0.7%221

$150K–$200K

2.2%670

$200K–$300K

15.9%4,909

$300K–$500K

45.1%13,930

$500K–$1M

30.4%9,400

$1M+

4%1,226

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

349

$1,250–$1,500

939

$1,500–$2,000

2,452

$2,000+

3,381

Year Built

2020 or later

0.7%279

2010–2019

9.9%3,958

2000–2009

19%7,592

1990–1999

33.2%13,273

1980–1989

24.2%9,666

1970–1979

9.1%3,651

1960–1969

1.4%575

1950–1959

0.9%376

1940–1949

0.2%63

1939 or earlier

1.3%513

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

68.7%26,446

Electricity

29.5%11,346

Bottled/LP Gas

1.3%506

Solar

0.1%55

No Fuel

0.1%53

Other

0.1%41

Wood

0.1%33

Fuel Oil

0%5

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$136,217

Mean Household Incomei

$176,473

Per Capita Incomei

$62,018

Poverty Ratei

5.5%

Unemploymenti

4.1%

Labor Forcei

55,908

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.3%1,288

$10K–$15K

1.1%418

$15K–$20K

1%402

$20K–$25K

1.3%512

$25K–$30K

1.7%661

$30K–$35K

1.5%570

$35K–$40K

2.4%932

$40K–$45K

2%752

$45K–$50K

1.9%719

$50K–$60K

4.5%1,733

$60K–$75K

5.5%2,123

$75K–$100K

9.6%3,702

$100K–$125K

10.1%3,894

$125K–$150K

9%3,458

$150K–$200K

14.7%5,675

$200K+

30.3%11,646

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

Residentsi

116

Avg. Tenant Renti

$528/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

37 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers28 homes83% occupied$528/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $136,217/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $41K/yr

82%

Very low income$41K–$68K/yr

18%

Who Receives This Housing

88% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

97% of subsidized households are minority

16% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

15% 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

39,28135.7%

By Region

Top Countries

India

8,680

China

6,711

Philippines

2,126

Mexico

1,621

United Kingdom

448

Canada

351

Korea

189

Germany

118

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

53,044

Avg. Commutei

28.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

3,436(4.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

91.7%Insured

8.3%Uninsured