Sugar Land is a city located in Fort Bend County Texas. Sugar Land has a 2024 population of 107,745. Sugar Land is currently declining at a rate of -0.71% annually and its population has decreased by -2.78% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 110,824 in 2020.
The average household income in Sugar Land is $169,825 with a poverty rate of 4.55%. The median age in Sugar Land is 42.5 years: 41.7 years for males, and 43.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sugar Land was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 48,729 | 44.27% |
| Asian | 42,328 | 38.45% |
| Two or more races | 8,525 | 7.74% |
| Black or African American | 7,887 | 7.16% |
| Other race | 2,294 | 2.08% |
| Native American | 206 | 0.19% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 108 | 0.1% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 37,481 | 2.93 | 81.2 | 18.8 |
| Married | 26,356 | 3.36 | 87.8 | 12.2 |
| Non Family | 7,614 | 1.2 | 61.8 | 38.2 |
| Female | 2,621 | 3.56 | 72.9 | 27.1 |
| Male | 890 | 3.03 | 78.2 | 21.8 |
3.32
Average Family Size
2.93
Average Household Size
81.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,687 | 2.21% |
| Associates Degree | 4,906 | 6.42% |
| Bachelors Degree | 26,147 | 34.22% |
| Graduate Degree | 20,704 | 27.1% |
| High School Graduate | 9,604 | 12.57% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,221 | 2.91% |
| Some College | 11,133 | 14.57% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 30,933 | 30,549 | 20,024 |
| Asian | 29,521 | 26,660 | 18,758 |
| Hispanic | 8,566 | 8,105 | 4,006 |
| Black | 5,302 | 5,166 | 2,949 |
| 2+ Races | 4,332 | 4,243 | 2,192 |
| Other Race | 1,683 | 1,536 | 786 |
| Native American | 206 | 206 | 18 |
| Islander | 83 | 58 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 64.73%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $75,444 | $100,181 | $64,224 |
| Graduate Degree | $111,301 | $136,020 | $81,693 |
| High School Graduate | $36,732 | $41,434 | $25,923 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $34,325 | $46,715 | $23,397 |
| Overall | $72,397 | $93,493 | $59,266 |
| Some College | $54,657 | $67,674 | $42,002 |
$72,397
Average Earnings
$93,493
Average Male
$59,266
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
57.75% of Sugar Land residents speak only English, while 42.25% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 19.68% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 42,328 | 1,880 | 4.44% |
| White | 41,507 | 1,781 | 4.29% |
| Hispanic | 13,976 | 562 | 4.02% |
| Multiple | 8,514 | 474 | 5.57% |
| Black | 7,827 | 397 | 5.07% |
| Other | 2,292 | 200 | 8.73% |
| Native | 206 | 59 | 28.64% |
4.55%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.67%
Male Poverty Rate
4.44%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sugar Land is Native, with 28.64% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sugar Land is Hispanic, with 4.02% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.69%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.88%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 8.16%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 11.34% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 9.7% |
| Some College | 4.93% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.79% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 11.85% |
| Female Unemployed | 4.18% |
| Male Employed | 2.94% |
| Female Employed | 2.01% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $154,209 | $189,879 |
| Households | $132,247 | $169,825 |
| Married Families | $164,978 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $71,023 | $85,225 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
63.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
65.0%
Male Marriage Rate
61.5%
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
3,918
Number of Veterans
3,224
Male Veterans
694
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 1,223 |
| Second Gulf War | 1,167 |
| First Gulf War | 1,115 |
| Korea | 239 |
| World War II | 65 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 1,429 |
| 75+ | 1,047 |
| 65 to 74 | 708 |
| 55 to 64 | 653 |
| 18 to 34 | 81 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,815 | 7.25% |
| Hispanic | 654 | 6.42% |
| Black | 389 | 6.39% |
| Asian | 367 | 1.11% |
| 2+ Races | 301 | 5.88% |
| Native American | 26 | 12.62% |
| Other Race | 20 | 1.05% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.58%
Veteran Poverty Rate
22.68%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.8%
Labor Force Participation
60.6%
Employment Rate
5%
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
41.35%
Born in Sugar Land
64.76%
Native Born
35.24%
Foreign Born
11.54%
Non Citizen
23.7%
Naturalized
64.76% of Sugar Land residents were born in the United States, with 41.35% having been born in Texas. 11.54% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 103,896 | -770 | -0.74% |
| 2028 | 104,666 | -770 | -0.73% |
| 2027 | 105,436 | -769 | -0.72% |
| 2026 | 106,205 | -770 | -0.72% |
| 2025 | 106,975 | -770 | -0.71% |
| 2024 | 107,745 | -770 | -0.71% |
| 2023 | 108,515 | -899 | -0.82% |
| 2022 | 109,414 | -215 | -0.2% |
| 2021 | 109,629 | -1,195 | -1.08% |
| 2020 | 110,824 | -7,637 | -6.45% |
| 2019 | 118,461 | -421 | -0.35% |
| 2018 | 118,882 | -93 | -0.08% |
| 2017 | 118,975 | 220 | 0.19% |
| 2016 | 118,755 | 449 | 0.38% |
| 2015 | 118,306 | 1,609 | 1.38% |
| 2014 | 116,697 | 3,323 | 2.93% |
| 2013 | 113,374 | 2,228 | 2% |
| 2012 | 111,146 | 1,429 | 1.3% |
| 2011 | 109,717 | 1,448 | 1.34% |
| 2010 | 108,269 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 63,328 | 38,799 | 158.18% |
| 1990 | 24,529 | 15,703 | 177.92% |
| 1980 | 8,826 | 5,508 | 166% |
| 1970 | 3,318 | 516 | 18.42% |
| 1960 | 2,802 | 602 | 27.36% |
| 1940 | 2,200 | -101,696 | -97.88% |