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 $68,311 with a poverty rate of 25.05%. The median age in Sealy is 37.2 years: 35.1 years for males, and 39.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sealy was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,910 | 70.82% |
| Black or African American | 841 | 12.13% |
| Other race | 546 | 7.88% |
| Two or more races | 523 | 7.54% |
| Native American | 70 | 1.01% |
| Asian | 43 | 0.62% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,892 | 2.38 | 68.3 | 31.7 |
| Married | 1,246 | 2.79 | 94.9 | 5.1 |
| Non Family | 907 | 1.29 | 58.3 | 41.7 |
| Female | 658 | 2.92 | 32.5 | 67.5 |
| Male | 81 | 3.86 | 63 | 37 |
2.64
Average Family Size
2.38
Average Household Size
68.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 211 | 4.58% |
| Associates Degree | 236 | 5.12% |
| Bachelors Degree | 494 | 10.71% |
| Graduate Degree | 95 | 2.06% |
| High School Graduate | 2,189 | 47.46% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 250 | 5.42% |
| Some College | 1,137 | 24.65% |
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 | 2,622 | 2,523 | 499 |
| Hispanic | 1,440 | 1,128 | 51 |
| Other Race | 444 | 245 | 32 |
| Black | 388 | 376 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 217 | 200 | 58 |
| Native American | 40 | 23 | 0 |
| Asian | 24 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 96.91%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 26.73%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $58,750 | $61,458 | $50,825 |
| Graduate Degree | $74,531 | $78,500 | $73,490 |
| High School Graduate | $36,105 | $64,167 | $23,085 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $32,788 | $36,905 | $18,654 |
| Overall | $36,320 | $59,819 | $19,409 |
| Some College | $0 | $60,167 | $18,952 |
$36,320
Average Earnings
$59,819
Average Male
$19,409
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
72.26% of Sealy residents speak only English, while 27.74% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 25.74% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,566 | 813 | 22.8% |
| Hispanic | 2,415 | 650 | 26.92% |
| Other | 546 | 366 | 67.03% |
| Black | 827 | 220 | 26.6% |
| Multiple | 506 | 131 | 25.89% |
25.05%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.42%
Male Poverty Rate
31.34%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sealy is Other, with 67.03% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sealy is White, with 22.8% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 12.78%. Among those working part-time, it was 31.08%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.48%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 36.53% |
| Some College | 23.09% |
| High School | 20.4% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.1% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 28.67% |
| Female Unemployed | 9.74% |
| Male Employed | 7.02% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $68,050 | $76,248 |
| Households | $57,237 | $68,311 |
| Married Families | $83,851 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $30,858 | $35,730 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.8%
Male Marriage Rate
42.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
267
Number of Veterans
224
Male Veterans
43
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 133 |
| Second Gulf War | 47 |
| First Gulf War | 22 |
| Korea | 17 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 84 |
| 55 to 64 | 70 |
| 75+ | 66 |
| 35 to 54 | 47 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 187 | 4.64% |
| Black | 76 | 11% |
| Hispanic | 12 | 0.67% |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 1.72% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.58%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.96%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.1%
Labor Force Participation
58.6%
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
65.77%
Born in Sealy
87.38%
Native Born
12.62%
Foreign Born
7.26%
Non Citizen
5.37%
Naturalized
87.38% of Sealy residents were born in the United States, with 65.77% having been born in Texas. 7.26% 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% |