Sebastian is a CDP located in Willacy County Texas. Sebastian has a 2024 population of 1,169. Sebastian is currently declining at a rate of -4.42% annually and its population has decreased by -22.48% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,508 in 2020.
The average household income in Sebastian is $35,012 with a poverty rate of 33.7%. The median age in Sebastian is 49.4 years: 42.6 years for males, and 53.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sebastian was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 735 | 57.6% |
| Two or more races | 437 | 34.25% |
| Native American | 104 | 8.15% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 501 | 2.55 | 71.1 | 28.9 |
| Married | 219 | 3.41 | 88.1 | 11.9 |
| Non Family | 166 | 0 | 44.6 | 55.4 |
| Female | 79 | 3.39 | 65.8 | 34.2 |
| Male | 37 | 2.57 | 100 | 0 |
3.28
Average Family Size
2.55
Average Household Size
71.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 168 | 17.27% |
| Associates Degree | 46 | 4.73% |
| Bachelors Degree | 54 | 5.55% |
| Graduate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| High School Graduate | 313 | 32.17% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 260 | 26.72% |
| Some College | 132 | 13.57% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 964 | 536 | 45 |
| 2+ Races | 358 | 190 | 11 |
| Native American | 47 | 0 | 0 |
| White | 9 | 9 | 9 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $23,542 | $0 | $23,889 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $16,250 | $25,819 | $0 |
| Overall | $26,582 | $32,572 | $22,917 |
| Some College | $36,875 | $0 | $26,125 |
$26,582
Average Earnings
$32,572
Average Male
$22,917
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
18.89% of Sebastian residents speak only English, while 81.11% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 81.11% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,267 | 430 | 33.94% |
| Multiple | 437 | 203 | 46.45% |
33.7%
Overall Poverty Rate
30.21%
Male Poverty Rate
36.88%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sebastian is Multiple, with 46.45% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sebastian is Hispanic, with 33.94% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 9.43%. Among those working part-time, it was 37.22%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 38.69%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 36.1% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 34.35% |
| Some College | 32.58% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 23.24% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 41.4% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $46,094 | $46,712 |
| Households | $23,099 | $35,012 |
| Married Families | $63,319 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $9,438 | $9,914 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.9%
Male Marriage Rate
35.6%
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
33
Number of Veterans
33
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| World War II | 23 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 23 |
| 35 to 54 | 10 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 33 | 2.99% |
| 2+ Races | 23 | 6.01% |
| White | 10 | 1.54% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
100%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
49.7%
Labor Force Participation
46.1%
Employment Rate
7.2%
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
72.18%
Born in Sebastian
76.1%
Native Born
23.9%
Foreign Born
20.06%
Non Citizen
3.84%
Naturalized
76.1% of Sebastian residents were born in the United States, with 72.18% having been born in Texas. 20.06% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,169 | -54 | -4.42% |
| 2023 | 1,223 | -53 | -4.15% |
| 2022 | 1,276 | -55 | -4.13% |
| 2021 | 1,331 | -177 | -11.74% |
| 2020 | 1,508 | -7 | -0.46% |
| 2019 | 1,515 | -257 | -14.5% |
| 2018 | 1,772 | 181 | 11.38% |
| 2017 | 1,591 | 14 | 0.89% |
| 2016 | 1,577 | -99 | -5.91% |
| 2015 | 1,676 | 0 | 0% |
| 2014 | 1,676 | 86 | 5.41% |
| 2013 | 1,590 | -365 | -18.67% |
| 2012 | 1,955 | -174 | -8.17% |
| 2011 | 2,129 | 212 | 11.06% |
| 2010 | 1,917 | 0 | 0% |