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 $39,045 with a poverty rate of 31.56%. The median age in Sebastian is 42.9 years: 42.4 years for males, and 46.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sebastian was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 594 | 51.92% |
| Two or more races | 550 | 48.08% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 475 | 2.41 | 72 | 28 |
| Married | 216 | 3.21 | 85.6 | 14.4 |
| Non Family | 134 | 0 | 41 | 59 |
| Female | 91 | 2.66 | 74.7 | 25.3 |
| Male | 34 | 2.21 | 100 | 0 |
2.96
Average Family Size
2.41
Average Household Size
72.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 184 | 20.42% |
| Associates Degree | 42 | 4.66% |
| Bachelors Degree | 65 | 7.21% |
| Graduate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| High School Graduate | 263 | 29.19% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 258 | 28.63% |
| Some College | 89 | 9.88% |
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 | 901 | 459 | 65 |
| 2+ Races | 429 | 177 | 14 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among hispanic people with a rate of 50.94%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 7.21%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $33,701 | $33,505 | $35,556 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $12,813 | $0 | $12,222 |
| Overall | $32,819 | $34,951 | $21,477 |
| Some College | $47,763 | $0 | $28,661 |
$32,819
Average Earnings
$34,951
Average Male
$21,477
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
29.44% of Sebastian residents speak only English, while 70.56% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 70.56% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,144 | 361 | 31.56% |
| Multiple | 550 | 231 | 42% |
31.56%
Overall Poverty Rate
26.28%
Male Poverty Rate
35.74%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sebastian is Multiple, with 42% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sebastian is Hispanic, with 31.56% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 9.2%. Among those working part-time, it was 37.94%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 39.19%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 33.94% |
| Some College | 32.06% |
| High School | 24.71% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 18.6% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 35% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $42,243 | $51,165 |
| Households | $24,395 | $39,045 |
| Married Families | $68,304 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $8,201 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.2%
Male Marriage Rate
41.4%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
31
Number of Veterans
31
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| World War II | 19 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 19 |
| 35 to 54 | 12 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 31 | 3.2% |
| 2+ Races | 19 | 4.15% |
| White | 12 | 2.35% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
100%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
52.8%
Labor Force Participation
51.7%
Employment Rate
1.9%
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
77.1%
Born in Sebastian
79.72%
Native Born
20.28%
Foreign Born
11.71%
Non Citizen
8.57%
Naturalized
79.72% of Sebastian residents were born in the United States, with 77.1% having been born in Texas. 11.71% 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% |