Sargent is a CDP located in Matagorda County Texas. Sargent has a 2024 population of 1,447. Sargent is currently growing at a rate of 7.74% annually and its population has increased by 20.18% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,204 in 2020.
The average household income in Sargent is $71,009 with a poverty rate of 19.44%. The median age in Sargent is 65.1 years: 63.7 years for males, and 67.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sargent was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,208 | 90.69% |
| Two or more races | 51 | 3.83% |
| Other race | 41 | 3.08% |
| Native American | 32 | 2.4% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 770 | 1.72 | 93 | 7 |
| Non Family | 391 | 1.15 | 94.6 | 5.4 |
| Married | 330 | 2.22 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 39 | 3.36 | 15.4 | 84.6 |
| Male | 10 | 1.4 | 100 | 0 |
2.31
Average Family Size
1.72
Average Household Size
93.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 53 | 4.41% |
| Associates Degree | 26 | 2.16% |
| Bachelors Degree | 253 | 21.07% |
| Graduate Degree | 172 | 14.32% |
| High School Graduate | 337 | 28.06% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 83 | 6.91% |
| Some College | 277 | 23.06% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,057 | 953 | 400 |
| Hispanic | 109 | 77 | 22 |
| Other Race | 41 | 41 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 39 | 39 | 7 |
| Native American | 32 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 37.84%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $71,705 | $90,859 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $49,663 | $58,598 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $13,059 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $48,173 | $56,250 | $14,318 |
| Some College | $53,378 | $53,643 | $43,500 |
$48,173
Average Earnings
$56,250
Average Male
$14,318
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.45% of Sargent residents speak only English, while 6.55% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.39% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,167 | 202 | 17.31% |
| Hispanic | 118 | 36 | 30.51% |
| Native | 32 | 32 | 100% |
| Multiple | 51 | 25 | 49.02% |
19.44%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.87%
Male Poverty Rate
20.1%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sargent is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sargent is White, with 17.31% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 31.58%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.26%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 47.79% |
| Some College | 40.59% |
| High School | 13.35% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.29% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 18.3% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $75,536 | $101,883 |
| Households | $53,143 | $71,009 |
| Married Families | $88,304 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $34,313 | $41,083 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
60.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.8%
Male Marriage Rate
65.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
159
Number of Veterans
130
Male Veterans
29
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 152 |
| First Gulf War | 20 |
| Second Gulf War | 7 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 101 |
| 75+ | 51 |
| 35 to 54 | 7 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 159 | 14.6% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
47.8%
Veteran Poverty Rate
38.36%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
44.2%
Labor Force Participation
42.1%
Employment Rate
4.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
59.38%
Born in Sargent
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Sargent residents were born in the United States, with 59.38% having been born in Texas. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,447 | 104 | 7.74% |
| 2023 | 1,343 | 103 | 8.31% |
| 2022 | 1,240 | -79 | -5.99% |
| 2021 | 1,319 | 115 | 9.55% |
| 2020 | 1,204 | 0 | 0% |