Sandy Point, Texas Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 183, Sandy Point's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Sandy Point is a small community located in Texas, within Brazoria County. The total population is 183. It ranks as the 1573rd most populous out of 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Sandy Point is 44.8 years. This is 26% higher than the state median of 35.6 years. Only 14.8% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 13.7% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Sandy Point is $87,955. This is 12% higher than the state median of $78,476. It is also 9% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 6.6%. This is 52% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 8.8%. This is 68% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $169,800. Housing costs are 40% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.9x, Sandy Point is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 91.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 46% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Sandy Point is White (non-Hispanic), making up 47.0% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 27.3%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (27.3% vs 11.9%).

Education

16.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 50% lower than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Sandy Point, Texas is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Texas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.