Sealy is a city located in Austin County Texas. Sealy has a 2024 population of 7,380. Sealy is currently growing at a rate of 1.89% annually and its population has increased by 8.02% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,832 in 2020.
The average household income in Sealy is $68,606 with a poverty rate of 19.5%. The median age in Sealy is 38 years: 38 years for males, and 38 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sealy was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,040 | 73.72% |
| Two or more races | 695 | 10.17% |
| Black or African American | 581 | 8.5% |
| Other race | 494 | 7.23% |
| Native American | 27 | 0.39% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,748 | 2.46 | 73.4 | 26.6 |
| Married | 1,453 | 2.83 | 89.7 | 10.3 |
| Non Family | 733 | 1.18 | 71.1 | 28.9 |
| Female | 513 | 3.11 | 31.2 | 68.8 |
| Male | 49 | 4.16 | 63.3 | 36.7 |
2.71
Average Family Size
2.46
Average Household Size
73.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 427 | 9.24% |
| Associates Degree | 298 | 6.45% |
| Bachelors Degree | 569 | 12.31% |
| Graduate Degree | 125 | 2.71% |
| High School Graduate | 1,735 | 37.55% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 298 | 6.45% |
| Some College | 1,169 | 25.3% |
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 | 2,484 | 2,423 | 611 |
| Hispanic | 1,702 | 1,088 | 41 |
| Other Race | 317 | 103 | 0 |
| Black | 313 | 281 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 259 | 241 | 83 |
| Native American | 8 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 97.54%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 32.05%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $66,167 | $59,901 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $71,042 | $41,083 | $188,024 |
| High School Graduate | $29,712 | $53,047 | $17,203 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $26,536 | $33,848 | $18,117 |
| Overall | $30,770 | $43,102 | $18,892 |
| Some College | $25,276 | $44,769 | $17,146 |
$30,770
Average Earnings
$43,102
Average Male
$18,892
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
65.36% of Sealy residents speak only English, while 34.64% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 32.73% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,296 | 555 | 16.84% |
| Hispanic | 2,801 | 449 | 16.03% |
| Black | 567 | 290 | 51.15% |
| Other | 494 | 259 | 52.43% |
| Multiple | 678 | 110 | 16.22% |
19.5%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.94%
Male Poverty Rate
22.36%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sealy is Other, with 52.43% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sealy is Hispanic, with 16.03% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 9.26%. Among those working part-time, it was 30.63%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.1%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 26% |
| Some College | 18.23% |
| High School | 14.14% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 22% |
| Female Unemployed | 13.28% |
| Male Employed | 12.15% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $65,471 | $76,355 |
| Households | $60,313 | $68,606 |
| Married Families | $71,396 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $31,908 | $36,431 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
55.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
64.5%
Male Marriage Rate
48.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
268
Number of Veterans
196
Male Veterans
72
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 120 |
| Second Gulf War | 73 |
| First Gulf War | 38 |
| Korea | 16 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 83 |
| 35 to 54 | 73 |
| 55 to 64 | 59 |
| 75+ | 53 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 192 | 4.63% |
| Black | 71 | 15.6% |
| 2+ Races | 5 | 1.75% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.02%
Veteran Poverty Rate
22.48%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.7%
Labor Force Participation
59.1%
Employment Rate
5.7%
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
66.49%
Born in Sealy
86.38%
Native Born
13.62%
Foreign Born
6.1%
Non Citizen
7.52%
Naturalized
86.38% of Sealy residents were born in the United States, with 66.49% having been born in Texas. 6.1% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 8,065 | 137 | 1.73% |
| 2028 | 7,928 | 137 | 1.76% |
| 2027 | 7,791 | 137 | 1.79% |
| 2026 | 7,654 | 137 | 1.82% |
| 2025 | 7,517 | 137 | 1.86% |
| 2024 | 7,380 | 137 | 1.89% |
| 2023 | 7,243 | 304 | 4.38% |
| 2022 | 6,939 | 146 | 2.15% |
| 2021 | 6,793 | -39 | -0.57% |
| 2020 | 6,832 | 359 | 5.55% |
| 2019 | 6,473 | -71 | -1.08% |
| 2018 | 6,544 | 74 | 1.14% |
| 2017 | 6,470 | 15 | 0.23% |
| 2016 | 6,455 | 48 | 0.75% |
| 2015 | 6,407 | 120 | 1.91% |
| 2014 | 6,287 | 78 | 1.26% |
| 2013 | 6,209 | 31 | 0.5% |
| 2012 | 6,178 | 5 | 0.08% |
| 2011 | 6,173 | 63 | 1.03% |
| 2010 | 6,110 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 5,248 | 707 | 15.57% |
| 1990 | 4,541 | 666 | 17.19% |
| 1980 | 3,875 | 1,190 | 44.32% |
| 1970 | 2,685 | -5,380 | -66.71% |