Sarita, Texas Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Sarita, Texas had a total population of 92, the 1679th largest community in Texas, with a median household income of $39,079, which is 50% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 13.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Household income is 50% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
- Only 3.3% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Sarita Quick Facts
How Sarita Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 46 | 92 | +100.0% |
How Sarita Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
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Household Income Distribution
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Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 67 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Sarita Rankings in Texas
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Cities Similar to Sarita
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mirando City | 92 | N/A | $70,700 | 18.2% | 20.6% |
| Narciso Pena | 91 | N/A | N/A | 15.1% | 100.0% |
| Estelline | 90 | N/A | $64,400 | 1.7% | 7.8% |
| El Brazil | 94 | $38,690 | $132,100 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
| Chapeno | 95 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 100.0% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 92, Sarita'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
Sarita is a small community located in Texas, within Kenedy County. The total population is 92. It ranks as the 1679th most populous out of 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas.
Age Demographics
The median age in Sarita is 64.6 years. This is 81% higher than the state median of 35.6 years. Only 2.2% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 10.9% 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 Sarita is $39,079. This is 50% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 52% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 13.0%. This is 5% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Sarita, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 65.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 5% higher than the state average of 62.6%.
Race & Ethnicity
Every resident counted in Sarita was recorded as Hispanic or Latino. A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.
Education
3.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 90% 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 48.9%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Sarita, 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Sarita, Texas?
Sarita, Texas has a population of 92 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Sarita, TX?
The median household income in Sarita is $39,079, which is 52% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Sarita, TX?
The poverty rate in Sarita is 13.0%. This means approximately 12 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Sarita, Texas?
Sarita's population is 0.0% White, 0.0% Black, 100.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Sarita, TX?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Sarita — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Sarita, Texas?
3.3% of adults (25+) in Sarita hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.