Sugar Land, TX

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Sugar Land Overview

110,077
TOTAL POPULATION
54,167
MALE POPULATION
55,910
FEMALE POPULATION
96.88
MALES / 100 FEMALES
103.22
FEMALES / 100 MALES
42.5
MEDIAN AGE
3.3
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.9
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$58,237
PER CAPITA INCOME
$154,209
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$132,247
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
37.8%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
62.2¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.43
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
56,564
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
63.8%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.0%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Sugar Land Zip Codes

Sugar Land Area Codes

Race in Sugar Land

The most populous races in Sugar Land are White / Caucasian (48,729 | 44.3%), Asian (42,328 | 38.5%), and Hispanic or Latino (14,349 | 13.0%).
Race in Sugar Land
Race# Population% Population
Asian42,32838.5%
Black / African American7,8877.2%
Hawaiian / Pacific1080.1%
Hispanic or Latino14,34913.0%
Native / Alaskan2060.2%
White / Caucasian48,72944.3%
Two or more Races8,5257.7%
Some other Race2,2942.1%
Total110,077100.0%

Ancestry in Sugar Land

The most populous ancestries reported in Sugar Land are Thai (15,668 | 14.2%), Indian (Asian) (12,352 | 11.2%), English (9,249 | 8.4%), German (8,579 | 7.8%), and Mexican (7,997 | 7.3%), together accounting for 48.9% of all Sugar Land residents.
Ancestry in Sugar Land
Ancestry# Population% Population
African4420.4%
American3,4673.2%
Arab1,6061.5%
Argentinean2550.2%
Armenian920.1%
Australian130.0%
Austrian2630.2%
Belgian710.1%
Bhutanese3780.3%
Bolivian320.0%
Brazilian2650.2%
British5960.5%
British West Indian270.0%
Bulgarian950.1%
Burmese3850.4%
Cajun610.1%
Cambodian280.0%
Canadian2540.2%
Celtic50.0%
Central American9130.8%
Central American Indian1040.1%
Cherokee2480.2%
Chilean560.1%
Choctaw550.1%
Colombian6410.6%
Comanche500.1%
Costa Rican200.0%
Creek90.0%
Croatian850.1%
Cuban2910.3%
Czech1,1211.0%
Czechoslovakian1690.2%
Danish1780.2%
Dutch9230.8%
Eastern European2500.2%
Ecuadorian720.1%
Egyptian3160.3%
English9,2498.4%
Ethiopian2680.2%
European1,7051.5%
Filipino1,0510.9%
Finnish380.0%
French1,6941.5%
French Canadian3660.3%
German8,5797.8%
German Russian860.1%
Ghanaian420.0%
Greek3020.3%
Guamanian / Chamorro50.0%
Guatemalan900.1%
Haitian350.0%
Hmong280.0%
Honduran1220.1%
Hopi280.0%
Hungarian2110.2%
Indian (Asian)12,35211.2%
Iranian4080.4%
Irish6,1335.6%
Italian3,0442.8%
Jamaican1850.2%
Japanese720.1%
Jordanian1290.1%
Kenyan120.0%
Korean4,3403.9%
Laotian2890.3%
Lebanese5340.5%
Lithuanian920.1%
Mexican7,9977.3%
Mexican American Indian60.0%
Mongolian1420.1%
Moroccan210.0%
Native Hawaiian850.1%
Navajo2880.3%
Nicaraguan740.1%
Nigerian6290.6%
Northern European770.1%
Norwegian5140.5%
Osage220.0%
Pakistani1550.1%
Palestinian150.0%
Panamanian710.1%
Peruvian3450.3%
Polish1,3381.2%
Portuguese2060.2%
Pueblo150.0%
Puerto Rican4380.4%
Romanian2490.2%
Russian7880.7%
Salvadoran5360.5%
Scandinavian960.1%
Scotch-Irish5380.5%
Scottish1,2421.1%
Seminole130.0%
Serbian150.0%
Slovak960.1%
Somali100.0%
South American2,2592.1%
South American Indian610.1%
Spaniard8310.7%
Spanish8650.8%
Spanish American50.0%
Sri Lankan5,1264.7%
Subsaharan African1,6291.5%
Sudanese1260.1%
Swedish6040.5%
Swiss1440.1%
Syrian1050.1%
Thai15,66814.2%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian190.0%
Turkish8180.7%
Ukrainian360.0%
Venezuelan8580.8%
Vietnamese1420.1%
Welsh4430.4%
West Indian270.0%
Yaqui140.0%
Yugoslavian10.0%
Zimbabwean440.0%
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Immigrants in Sugar Land

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Sugar Land came from Asia (29,959 | 27.2%), South Central Asia (13,348 | 12.1%), Eastern Asia (9,034 | 8.2%), China (8,516 | 7.7%), and India (8,344 | 7.6%), together accounting for 62.9% of all Sugar Land residents.
Immigrants in Sugar Land
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan270.0%
Africa1,9511.8%
Argentina1800.2%
Armenia430.0%
Asia29,95927.2%
Australia490.0%
Austria140.0%
Bangladesh960.1%
Belgium160.0%
Bolivia250.0%
Brazil3500.3%
Bulgaria30.0%
Cambodia870.1%
Canada7310.7%
Caribbean4130.4%
Central America1,8421.7%
Chile560.1%
China8,5167.7%
Colombia3300.3%
Costa Rica200.0%
Croatia210.0%
Cuba2130.2%
Denmark440.0%
Eastern Africa3840.4%
Eastern Asia9,0348.2%
Eastern Europe5300.5%
Ecuador420.0%
Egypt2920.3%
El Salvador2320.2%
England850.1%
Eritrea1100.1%
Ethiopia380.0%
Europe1,9451.8%
Fiji150.0%
France310.0%
Germany780.1%
Ghana1200.1%
Greece640.1%
Grenada270.0%
Guatemala850.1%
Honduras1180.1%
Hong Kong6630.6%
Hungary170.0%
India8,3447.6%
Indonesia3230.3%
Iran5140.5%
Iraq470.0%
Ireland80.0%
Israel1290.1%
Italy2700.3%
Jamaica1460.1%
Japan2670.2%
Jordan1470.1%
Kazakhstan1340.1%
Kenya590.1%
Korea1660.2%
Kuwait250.0%
Latin America4,0543.7%
Latvia300.0%
Lebanon2080.2%
Liberia300.0%
Malaysia3130.3%
Mexico1,3601.2%
Micronesia780.1%
Middle Africa110.0%
Morocco210.0%
Nepal180.0%
Netherlands90.0%
Nicaragua140.0%
Nigeria7400.7%
Northern Africa5470.5%
Northern Europe8380.8%
Norway290.0%
Oceania1500.1%
Pakistan4,1553.8%
Panama130.0%
Peru1470.1%
Philippines2,1211.9%
Poland750.1%
Portugal470.0%
Romania270.0%
Russia2380.2%
Saudi Arabia1240.1%
Scotland140.0%
Senegal240.0%
Sierra Leone700.1%
Singapore240.0%
Somalia140.0%
South America1,7991.6%
South Central Asia13,34812.1%
South Eastern Asia5,8455.3%
Southern Europe4180.4%
Spain370.0%
Sri Lanka600.1%
Sudan350.0%
Sweden1920.2%
Switzerland110.0%
Syria330.0%
Taiwan2,1622.0%
Thailand1170.1%
Trinidad and Tobago270.0%
Turkey6780.6%
Uganda790.1%
Ukraine550.1%
Uruguay110.0%
Venezuela6420.6%
Vietnam2,8602.6%
Western Africa9840.9%
Western Asia1,6051.5%
Western Europe1590.1%
Yemen140.0%
Zimbabwe440.0%
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Sex and Age in Sugar Land

Sex and Age in Sugar Land

The most populous age groups in Sugar Land are 15 to 19 Years (4,441 | 8.2%) for men and 45 to 49 Years (4,410 | 7.9%) for women.
Sex and Age in Sugar Land
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years2,524 (4.7%)2,185 (3.9%)
5 to 9 Years3,591 (6.6%)3,206 (5.7%)
10 to 14 Years3,873 (7.1%)3,990 (7.1%)
15 to 19 Years4,441 (8.2%)3,591 (6.4%)
20 to 24 Years2,686 (5.0%)3,588 (6.4%)
25 to 29 Years2,459 (4.5%)2,951 (5.3%)
30 to 34 Years2,852 (5.3%)2,458 (4.4%)
35 to 39 Years3,554 (6.6%)3,666 (6.6%)
40 to 44 Years3,290 (6.1%)3,720 (6.7%)
45 to 49 Years4,201 (7.8%)4,410 (7.9%)
50 to 54 Years3,829 (7.1%)3,941 (7.0%)
55 to 59 Years3,457 (6.4%)3,935 (7.0%)
60 to 64 Years3,768 (7.0%)4,032 (7.2%)
65 to 69 Years3,689 (6.8%)3,835 (6.9%)
70 to 74 Years2,677 (4.9%)3,045 (5.4%)
75 to 79 Years1,531 (2.8%)1,509 (2.7%)
80 to 84 Years972 (1.8%)924 (1.7%)
85 Years and over773 (1.4%)924 (1.7%)
Total54,167 (100.0%)55,910 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Sugar Land

Median Family Size in Sugar Land

The median family size in Sugar Land is 3.32 persons per family, with single female/mother families (2,621 | 8.8%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.41 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (890 | 3.0%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.80 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Sugar Land
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple26,356 (88.2%)3.33
Single Male/Father890 (3.0%)2.80
Single Female/Mother2,621 (8.8%)3.41
Total Families29,867 (100.0%)3.32

Median Household Size in Sugar Land

The median household size in Sugar Land is 2.93 persons per household, with single female/mother households (2,621 | 7.0%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.56 persons per household. non-family households (7,614 | 20.3%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.20 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Sugar Land
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple26,356 (70.3%)3.36
Single Male/Father890 (2.4%)3.03
Single Female/Mother2,621 (7.0%)3.56
Non-family7,614 (20.3%)1.20
Total Households37,481 (100.0%)2.93

Household Size by Marriage Status in Sugar Land

Out of a total of 37,481 households in Sugar Land, 29,867 (79.7%) are family households, while 7,614 (20.3%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 11,256, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 6,228.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Sugar Land
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-6,228 (16.6%)
2-Person Households11,256 (30.0%)1,302 (3.5%)
3-Person Households6,444 (17.2%)55 (0.2%)
4-Person Households7,470 (19.9%)29 (0.1%)
5-Person Households2,908 (7.8%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households1,137 (3.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households652 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total29,867 (79.7%)7,614 (20.3%)

Female Fertility in Sugar Land

Fertility by Age in Sugar Land

Average fertility rate in Sugar Land is 30.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 37.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years acount for 54.8% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Sugar Land
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years12 (1.6%)3.0
20 to 34 years329 (43.6%)37.0
35 to 50 years414 (54.8%)33.0
Total755 (100.0%)30.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Sugar Land

93.9% of women with births (755) in Sugar Land are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 0.2% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Sugar Land
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)12 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years296 (90.0%)33 (10.0%)
35 to 50 years413 (99.8%)1 (0.2%)
Total709 (93.9%)46 (6.1%)

Fertility by Education in Sugar Land

Average fertility rate in Sugar Land is 30.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree have the highest fertility rate of 49.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 4.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 32.9% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Sugar Land
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School12 (1.6%)4.0
High School Diploma33 (4.4%)11.0
College or Associate's Degree248 (32.9%)49.0
Bachelor's Degree242 (32.1%)27.0
Graduate Degree220 (29.1%)42.0
Total755 (100.0%)30.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Sugar Land

6.1% of women with births in Sugar Land are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Sugar Land
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)12 (100.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)33 (100.0%)
College or Associate's Degree248 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree241 (99.6%)1 (0.4%)
Graduate Degree220 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total709 (93.9%)46 (6.1%)

Income in Sugar Land

Income Overview in Sugar Land

Per Capita Income in Sugar Land is $58,237, while median incomes of families and households are $154,209 and $132,247 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income110,077$58,237
Median Family Income29,867$154,209
Mean Family Income29,867$189,879
Median Household Income37,481$132,247
Mean Household Income37,481$169,825
Income Deficit29,867$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)110,07737.81%
Wage / Income Gap ($)110,07762.19¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index110,0770.43

Earnings by Sex in Sugar Land

Average Earnings in Sugar Land are $62,730, $81,172 for men and $50,479 for women, a difference of 37.8%.
Earnings by Sex in Sugar Land
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male30,586 (52.4%)$81,172
Female27,746 (47.6%)$50,479
Total58,332 (100.0%)$62,730

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Sugar Land

The most common earnings brackets in Sugar Land are $100,000+ for men (13,003 | 42.5%) and $100,000+ for women (5,426 | 19.6%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Sugar Land
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less1,489 (4.9%)1,691 (6.1%)
$2,500 to $4,999681 (2.2%)1,160 (4.2%)
$5,000 to $7,499772 (2.5%)1,102 (4.0%)
$7,500 to $9,999344 (1.1%)453 (1.6%)
$10,000 to $12,499697 (2.3%)1,043 (3.8%)
$12,500 to $14,999434 (1.4%)580 (2.1%)
$15,000 to $17,499537 (1.8%)570 (2.1%)
$17,500 to $19,999492 (1.6%)414 (1.5%)
$20,000 to $22,499556 (1.8%)798 (2.9%)
$22,500 to $24,999471 (1.5%)1,147 (4.1%)
$25,000 to $29,999480 (1.6%)1,078 (3.9%)
$30,000 to $34,9991,098 (3.6%)913 (3.3%)
$35,000 to $39,999799 (2.6%)913 (3.3%)
$40,000 to $44,9991,004 (3.3%)916 (3.3%)
$45,000 to $49,999620 (2.0%)965 (3.5%)
$50,000 to $54,999932 (3.0%)1,218 (4.4%)
$55,000 to $64,9991,339 (4.4%)1,924 (6.9%)
$65,000 to $74,9991,718 (5.6%)1,834 (6.6%)
$75,000 to $99,9993,120 (10.2%)3,601 (13.0%)
$100,000+13,003 (42.5%)5,426 (19.6%)
Total30,586 (100.0%)27,746 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Sugar Land

Average earnings in Sugar Land are $93,493 for men and $59,266 for women, a difference of 36.6%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $136,020, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $41,434. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $81,693, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $23,397.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Sugar Land
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$46,715$23,397
High School Diploma$41,434$25,923
College or Associate's Degree$67,674$42,002
Bachelor's Degree$100,181$64,224
Graduate Degree$136,020$81,693
Total$93,493$59,266

Family Income in Sugar Land

Family Income Brackets in Sugar Land

According to the Sugar Land family income data, there are 10,065 families falling into the $200,000+ income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 33.7% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 269 families (0.9%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Sugar Land
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0004181.4%
$10,000 to $14,9992690.9%
$15,000 to $24,9994181.4%
$25,000 to $34,9996572.2%
$35,000 to $49,9991,3444.5%
$50,000 to $74,9992,5988.7%
$75,000 to $99,9992,7789.3%
$100,000 to $149,9995,88419.7%
$150,000 to $199,9995,40618.1%
$200,000+10,06533.7%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Sugar Land

6-person families (1,176 | 3.9%) account for the highest median family income in Sugar Land with $206,250 per family, while 2-person families (11,551 | 38.7%) have the highest median income of $63,174 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Sugar Land
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families11,551 (38.7%)$126,347
3-Person Families6,376 (21.3%)$159,719
4-Person Families7,693 (25.8%)$176,913
5-Person Families2,530 (8.5%)$168,400
6-Person Families1,176 (3.9%)$206,250
7+ Person Families541 (1.8%)$127,938
Total29,867 (100.0%)$154,209

Family Income by Number of Earners in Sugar Land

The median family income in Sugar Land is $154,209, with families comprising 3+ earners (4,446) having the highest median family income of $182,801, while families with no earners (3,640) have the lowest median family income of $70,000, accounting for 14.9% and 12.2% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Sugar Land
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners3,640 (12.2%)$70,000
1 Earner8,624 (28.9%)$137,940
2 Earners13,157 (44.1%)$178,233
3+ Earners4,446 (14.9%)$182,801
Total29,867 (100.0%)$154,209

Household Income in Sugar Land

Household Income Brackets in Sugar Land

With 10,645 households falling in the category, the $200,000+ income range is the most frequent in Sugar Land, accounting for 28.4% of all households. In contrast, only 412 households (1.1%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Sugar Land
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0009002.4%
$10,000 to $14,9994121.1%
$15,000 to $24,9991,0122.7%
$25,000 to $34,9991,1993.2%
$35,000 to $49,9992,1365.7%
$50,000 to $74,9993,86110.3%
$75,000 to $99,9994,01010.7%
$100,000 to $149,9997,38419.7%
$150,000 to $199,9995,84715.6%
$200,000+10,64528.4%

Household Income by Householder Age in Sugar Land

The median household income in Sugar Land is $132,247, with the highest median household income of $153,907 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 16,429 households (43.8%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $63,393, with 405 households (1.1%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Sugar Land
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years405 (1.1%)$63,393
25 to 44 Years10,144 (27.1%)$139,301
45 to 64 Years16,429 (43.8%)$153,907
65+ Years10,503 (28.0%)$86,472
Total37,481 (100.0%)$132,247

Poverty in Sugar Land

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Sugar Land

With 4.7% poverty level for males and 4.4% for females among the residents of Sugar Land, 35 to 44 year old males and 75 year old and over females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 553 males (8.1%) and 263 females (8.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Sugar Land
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years171 (7.9%)150 (6.9%)
5 Years36 (4.8%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years242 (5.7%)140 (3.4%)
12 to 14 Years52 (2.1%)93 (3.6%)
15 Years25 (1.9%)26 (3.4%)
16 and 17 Years107 (5.1%)44 (3.2%)
18 to 24 Years123 (3.3%)218 (4.3%)
25 to 34 Years170 (3.2%)286 (5.3%)
35 to 44 Years553 (8.1%)381 (5.2%)
45 to 54 Years239 (3.0%)134 (1.6%)
55 to 64 Years314 (4.3%)256 (3.2%)
65 to 74 Years220 (3.5%)485 (7.1%)
75 Years and over255 (7.8%)263 (8.0%)
Total2,507 (4.7%)2,476 (4.4%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Sugar Land

According to the poverty statistics in Sugar Land, males aged 15 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 98.1% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Sugar Land
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years2,002 (92.1%)2,035 (93.1%)
5 Years717 (95.2%)486 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years4,006 (94.3%)3,944 (96.6%)
12 to 14 Years2,392 (97.9%)2,517 (96.4%)
15 Years1,260 (98.1%)738 (96.6%)
16 and 17 Years2,012 (95.0%)1,342 (96.8%)
18 to 24 Years3,581 (96.7%)4,811 (95.7%)
25 to 34 Years5,131 (96.8%)5,123 (94.7%)
35 to 44 Years6,291 (91.9%)7,005 (94.8%)
45 to 54 Years7,778 (97.0%)8,205 (98.4%)
55 to 64 Years6,901 (95.7%)7,711 (96.8%)
65 to 74 Years6,140 (96.5%)6,385 (92.9%)
75 Years and over3,017 (92.2%)3,041 (92.0%)
Total51,228 (95.3%)53,343 (95.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Sugar Land

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Sugar Land show that 3.6% or 941 of the total 26,356 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 5.3%, comprising of 81 families. On the other hand, families with 5 or more children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Sugar Land
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children13,903 (96.6%)485 (3.4%)
1 or 2 Children9,989 (96.4%)375 (3.6%)
3 or 4 Children1,443 (94.7%)81 (5.3%)
5 or more Children80 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total25,415 (96.4%)941 (3.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Sugar Land

According to the poverty data in Sugar Land, 1.8% or 16 single-father households and 4.6% or 121 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 16 households (4.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 21 households (28.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Sugar Land
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)76 (5.6%)
1 or 2 Children16 (4.0%)24 (2.1%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)21 (28.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total16 (1.8%)121 (4.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Sugar Land

The poverty data for Sugar Land shows that 941 of the married-couple family households (3.6%) and 137 of the single-parent households (3.9%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 81 households (5.3%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 21 household (19.1%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Sugar Land
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children485 (3.4%)76 (4.2%)
1 or 2 Children375 (3.6%)40 (2.6%)
3 or 4 Children81 (5.3%)21 (19.1%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total941 (3.6%)137 (3.9%)

Employment Characteristics in Sugar Land

Employment by Class of Employer in Sugar Land

Among the 53,070 employed individuals in Sugar Land, private company employees (36,474 | 68.7%), not-for-profit organizations (3,646 | 6.9%), and local government employees (3,584 | 6.8%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Sugar Land
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees36,47468.7%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)3,3616.3%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)3,4826.6%
Not-for-profit Organizations3,6466.9%
Local Government Employees3,5846.8%
State Government Employees1,8533.5%
Federal Government Employees5791.1%
Unpaid Family Workers910.2%
Total53,070100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Sugar Land

According to the labor force statistics for Sugar Land, out of the total population over 16 years of age (88,659), 63.8% or 56,564 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.0% or 2,828 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 45 to 54 years, with 87.5% or 14,333 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 20 to 24 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 9.9% or 450 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Sugar Land
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years1,927 (32.2%)145 (7.5%)
20 to 24 Years4,542 (72.4%)450 (9.9%)
25 to 29 Years4,598 (85.0%)271 (5.9%)
30 to 34 Years4,206 (79.2%)307 (7.3%)
35 to 44 Years11,726 (82.4%)328 (2.8%)
45 to 54 Years14,333 (87.5%)516 (3.6%)
55 to 59 Years5,714 (77.3%)291 (5.1%)
60 to 64 Years4,930 (63.2%)232 (4.7%)
65 to 74 Years3,974 (30.0%)234 (5.9%)
75 Years and over604 (9.1%)37 (6.2%)
Total56,564 (63.8%)2,828 (5.0%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Sugar Land

According to labor force statistics for Sugar Land, 80.5% of individuals (45,501) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (56,523) are in the labor force, with 4.3% or 1,957 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 84.5% or 30,408 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with college / associate degree education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 6.4% or 589 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Sugar Land
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School1,081 (51.6%)73 (3.5%)
High School Diploma4,795 (73.8%)325 (5.0%)
College / Associate Degree9,210 (77.1%)764 (6.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher30,408 (84.5%)1,260 (3.5%)
Total45,501 (80.5%)2,430 (4.3%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Sugar Land

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Sugar Land are Management (9,500 | 17.7%), Computers, Engineering & Science (7,446 | 13.9%), Community & Social Service (6,542 | 12.2%), Business & Financial (5,359 | 10.0%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (4,849 | 9.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Sugar Land

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Sugar Land, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (79.5%), Computers, Engineering & Science (75.6%), and Computers & Mathematics (74.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education, Arts & Media (86.4%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (74.7%), and Education Instruction & Library (74.2%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Sugar Land
OccupationMaleFemale
Management6,012 (63.3%)3,488 (36.7%)
Business & Financial2,786 (52.0%)2,573 (48.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science5,631 (75.6%)1,815 (24.4%)
Computers & Mathematics2,419 (74.5%)830 (25.6%)
Architecture & Engineering2,849 (79.5%)736 (20.5%)
Life, Physical & Social Science363 (59.3%)249 (40.7%)
Community & Social Service 2,247 (34.4%)4,295 (65.6%)
Education, Arts & Media82 (13.6%)522 (86.4%)
Legal Services & Support631 (64.7%)344 (35.3%)
Education Instruction & Library979 (25.8%)2,810 (74.2%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment555 (47.3%)619 (52.7%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating1,227 (25.3%)3,622 (74.7%)
Health Technologists1,093 (26.5%)3,036 (73.5%)
Total (Category)17,903 (53.1%)15,793 (46.9%)
Total (Overall)28,437 (52.9%)25,275 (47.1%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Sugar Land are Food Preparation & Serving (1,799 | 3.4%), Personal Care & Service (1,127 | 2.1%), Healthcare Support (768 | 1.4%), Security & Protection (636 | 1.2%), and Law Enforcement (396 | 0.7%).
Services Occupations in Sugar Land

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Sugar Land, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (87.4%), Security & Protection (84.4%), and Firefighting & Prevention (79.6%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (91.7%), Food Preparation & Serving (65.1%), and Personal Care & Service (63.4%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Sugar Land
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support64 (8.3%)704 (91.7%)
Security & Protection537 (84.4%)99 (15.6%)
Firefighting & Prevention191 (79.6%)49 (20.4%)
Law Enforcement346 (87.4%)50 (12.6%)
Food Preparation & Serving628 (34.9%)1,171 (65.1%)
Cleaning & Maintenance227 (59.9%)152 (40.1%)
Personal Care & Service412 (36.6%)715 (63.4%)
Total (Category)1,868 (39.7%)2,841 (60.3%)
Total (Overall)28,437 (52.9%)25,275 (47.1%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Sugar Land are Sales & Related (6,428 | 12.0%), and Office & Administration (4,739 | 8.8%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Sugar Land

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Sugar Land
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related3,670 (57.1%)2,758 (42.9%)
Office & Administration1,563 (33.0%)3,176 (67.0%)
Total (Category)5,233 (46.9%)5,934 (53.1%)
Total (Overall)28,437 (52.9%)25,275 (47.1%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Sugar Land are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (965 | 1.8%), Construction & Extraction (670 | 1.3%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (117 | 0.2%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Sugar Land

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Sugar Land
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry105 (89.7%)12 (10.3%)
Construction & Extraction635 (94.8%)35 (5.2%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair943 (97.7%)22 (2.3%)
Total (Category)1,683 (96.1%)69 (3.9%)
Total (Overall)28,437 (52.9%)25,275 (47.1%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Sugar Land are Transportation (1,018 | 1.9%), Production (873 | 1.6%), and Material Moving (497 | 0.9%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Sugar Land

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Sugar Land
OccupationMaleFemale
Production593 (67.9%)280 (32.1%)
Transportation819 (80.4%)199 (19.6%)
Material Moving338 (68.0%)159 (32.0%)
Total (Category)1,750 (73.3%)638 (26.7%)
Total (Overall)28,437 (52.9%)25,275 (47.1%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Sugar Land

Employment Industries in Sugar Land

The major employment industries in Sugar Land include Professional & Scientific (7,946 | 14.8%), Health Care & Social Assistance (7,591 | 14.1%), Educational Services (5,693 | 10.6%), Retail Trade (5,226 | 9.7%), and Manufacturing (4,696 | 8.7%).
Employment Industries in Sugar Land

Employment Industries by Sex in Sugar Land

The Sugar Land industries that see more men than women are Utilities (80.4%), Construction (77.0%), and Transportation & Warehousing (76.6%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (76.4%), Educational Services (72.5%), and Accommodation & Food Services (61.3%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Sugar Land
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting52 (59.1%)36 (40.9%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction1,422 (68.3%)659 (31.7%)
Construction1,607 (77.0%)481 (23.0%)
Manufacturing3,454 (73.6%)1,242 (26.5%)
Wholesale Trade974 (55.7%)773 (44.3%)
Retail Trade3,006 (57.5%)2,220 (42.5%)
Transportation & Warehousing1,064 (76.6%)325 (23.4%)
Utilities997 (80.4%)243 (19.6%)
Information564 (56.3%)437 (43.7%)
Finance & Insurance1,685 (58.0%)1,218 (42.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing765 (58.7%)538 (41.3%)
Professional & Scientific5,092 (64.1%)2,854 (35.9%)
Enterprise Management67 (54.0%)57 (46.0%)
Administrative & Support971 (70.9%)399 (29.1%)
Educational Services1,566 (27.5%)4,127 (72.5%)
Health Care & Social Assistance1,793 (23.6%)5,798 (76.4%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation684 (70.2%)291 (29.8%)
Accommodation & Food Services955 (38.7%)1,514 (61.3%)
Public Administration747 (51.6%)700 (48.4%)
Total28,437 (52.9%)25,275 (47.1%)

Education in Sugar Land

School Enrollment in Sugar Land

The most common levels of schooling among the 29,276 students in Sugar Land are high school (7,796 | 26.6%), middle school (6,393 | 21.8%), and college / undergraduate (5,631 | 19.2%).
School Enrollment in Sugar Land
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool1,5755.4%
Kindergarten1,4885.1%
Elementary School4,93516.9%
Middle School6,39321.8%
High School7,79626.6%
College / Undergraduate5,63119.2%
Graduate / Professional1,4585.0%
Total29,276100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Sugar Land

Out of a total of 29,276 students who are enrolled in schools in Sugar Land, 4,479 (15.3%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 24,797 (84.7%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 852 (77.7% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 1,998 (92.8% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Sugar Land
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds244 (22.3%)852 (77.7%)
5 to 9 Year Old5,459 (82.7%)1,145 (17.3%)
10 to 14 Year Olds7,150 (91.1%)697 (8.9%)
15 to 17 Year Olds4,920 (90.5%)519 (9.5%)
18 to 19 Year Olds1,998 (92.8%)154 (7.2%)
20 to 24 Year Olds3,087 (86.7%)474 (13.3%)
25 to 34 Year Olds878 (80.2%)217 (19.8%)
35 Years and over1,064 (71.8%)418 (28.2%)
Total24,797 (84.7%)4,479 (15.3%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Sugar Land

Business (11,471 | 23.1%), engineering (9,055 | 18.3%), science & technology (5,038 | 10.2%), education (3,688 | 7.4%), and computers & mathematics (2,964 | 6.0%) are the most common fields of study among 49,602 individuals in Sugar Land who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Sugar Land
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics2,9646.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural2,4144.9%
Physical & Health Sciences2,9295.9%
Psychology1,2762.6%
Social Sciences2,9355.9%
Engineering9,05518.3%
Multidisciplinary Studies5451.1%
Science & Technology5,03810.2%
Business11,47123.1%
Education3,6887.4%
Literature & Languages1,6183.3%
Liberal Arts & History1,5183.1%
Visual & Performing Arts8581.7%
Communications1,7483.5%
Arts & Humanities1,5453.1%
Total49,602100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Sugar Land

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Sugar Land

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Sugar Land are males with 2 vehicles (14,133, accounting for 50.2%) and females with 2 vehicles (11,212, making up 56.9%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Sugar Land
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle247 (0.9%)255 (1.0%)
1 Vehicle2,745 (9.8%)2,973 (12.0%)
2 Vehicles14,133 (50.2%)11,212 (45.1%)
3 Vehicles6,244 (22.2%)5,456 (22.0%)
4 Vehicles3,195 (11.3%)3,015 (12.1%)
5 or more Vehicles1,600 (5.7%)1,946 (7.8%)
Total28,164 (100.0%)24,857 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Sugar Land

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Sugar Land are 30 to 34 minutes (6,933 commuters, 15.7%), 45 to 59 minutes (6,892 commuters, 15.6%), and 15 to 19 minutes (5,796 commuters, 13.1%).
Commute Time in Sugar Land
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes6831.5%
5 to 9 Minutes2,7886.3%
10 to 14 Minutes3,6848.3%
15 to 19 Minutes5,79613.1%
20 to 24 Minutes5,07811.5%
25 to 29 Minutes3,3527.6%
30 to 34 Minutes6,93315.7%
35 to 39 Minutes2,1794.9%
40 to 44 Minutes2,9936.8%
45 to 59 Minutes6,89215.6%
60 to 89 Minutes3,1687.2%
90 or more Minutes6011.4%

Commute Time by Sex in Sugar Land

The most common commute times in Sugar Land are 30 to 34 minutes (4,170 commuters, 17.8%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (3,408 commuters, 16.4%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Sugar Land
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes366 (1.6%)317 (1.5%)
5 to 9 Minutes1,168 (5.0%)1,620 (7.8%)
10 to 14 Minutes1,422 (6.1%)2,262 (10.9%)
15 to 19 Minutes2,388 (10.2%)3,408 (16.4%)
20 to 24 Minutes2,951 (12.6%)2,127 (10.3%)
25 to 29 Minutes1,660 (7.1%)1,692 (8.2%)
30 to 34 Minutes4,170 (17.8%)2,763 (13.3%)
35 to 39 Minutes1,477 (6.3%)702 (3.4%)
40 to 44 Minutes1,679 (7.2%)1,314 (6.3%)
45 to 59 Minutes3,840 (16.4%)3,052 (14.7%)
60 to 89 Minutes1,823 (7.8%)1,345 (6.5%)
90 or more Minutes471 (2.0%)130 (0.6%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Sugar Land

The most frequent times of departure to work in Sugar Land are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (3,667, 15.7%) for males and 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (3,406, 16.4%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Sugar Land
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM589 (2.5%)389 (1.9%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM657 (2.8%)57 (0.3%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM799 (3.4%)363 (1.8%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM2,236 (9.6%)1,487 (7.2%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM2,369 (10.1%)2,331 (11.2%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM3,667 (15.7%)3,013 (14.5%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM3,104 (13.3%)2,222 (10.7%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM3,361 (14.3%)3,406 (16.4%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM1,754 (7.5%)1,741 (8.4%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM2,256 (9.6%)2,263 (10.9%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM704 (3.0%)1,090 (5.3%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM230 (1.0%)242 (1.2%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM997 (4.3%)784 (3.8%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM692 (3.0%)1,344 (6.5%)
Total23,415 (100.0%)20,732 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Sugar Land

Occupancy by Ownership in Sugar Land

Of the total 37,481 dwellings in Sugar Land, owner-occupied units account for 30,442 (81.2%), while renter-occupied units make up 7,039 (18.8%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Sugar Land
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units30,44281.2%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units7,03918.8%
Total Occupied Housing Units37,481100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Sugar Land

Occupancy by Household Size in Sugar Land
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household6,22816.6%
2-Person Household12,55833.5%
3-Person Household6,49917.3%
4+ Person Household12,19632.5%
Total Housing Units37,481100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Sugar Land

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Sugar Land
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household3,819 (61.3%)2,409 (38.7%)
2-Person Household10,917 (86.9%)1,641 (13.1%)
3-Person Household5,360 (82.5%)1,139 (17.5%)
4+ Person Household10,346 (84.8%)1,850 (15.2%)
Total Housing Units30,442 (81.2%)7,039 (18.8%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Sugar Land

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Sugar Land
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School956 (88.3%)126 (11.7%)
High School Diploma2,256 (62.1%)1,375 (37.9%)
College/Associate Degree5,865 (75.3%)1,928 (24.7%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher21,365 (85.6%)3,610 (14.4%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Sugar Land

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Sugar Land
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years3,4489.2%
35 to 44 Years7,10119.0%
45 to 54 Years8,29922.1%
55 to 64 Years8,13021.7%
65 to 74 Years6,95918.6%
75 to 84 Years2,4826.6%
85 Years and Over1,0622.8%
Total37,481100.0%

Housing Finances in Sugar Land

Median Income by Occupancy in Sugar Land

Median Income by Occupancy in Sugar Land
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied30,442 (81.2%)$151,092
Renter-Occupied7,039 (18.8%)$76,281
Average37,481 (100.0%)$132,247

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Sugar Land

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Sugar Land
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000254 (0.8%)315 (4.5%)
$5,000 to $9,999250 (0.8%)98 (1.4%)
$10,000 to $14,999288 (0.9%)137 (1.9%)
$15,000 to $19,999399 (1.3%)193 (2.7%)
$20,000 to $24,999242 (0.8%)174 (2.5%)
$25,000 to $34,999738 (2.4%)445 (6.3%)
$35,000 to $49,9991,292 (4.2%)861 (12.2%)
$50,000 to $74,9992,733 (9.0%)1,130 (16.1%)
$75,000 to $99,9992,871 (9.4%)1,154 (16.4%)
$100,000 to $149,9995,998 (19.7%)1,404 (20.0%)
$150,000 or more15,377 (50.5%)1,128 (16.0%)
Total30,442 (100.0%)7,039 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Sugar Land

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Sugar Land
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300331 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $499558 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
$500 to $7992,479 (8.1%)120 (1.7%)
$800 to $9992,769 (9.1%)148 (2.1%)
$1,000 to $1,4995,671 (18.6%)1,549 (22.0%)
$1,500 to $1,9994,521 (14.8%)2,024 (28.7%)
$2,000 to $2,4994,061 (13.3%)1,649 (23.4%)
$2,500 to $2,9993,152 (10.3%)590 (8.4%)
$3,000 or more6,900 (22.7%)537 (7.6%)
Total30,442 (100.0%)7,039 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Sugar Land

Housing Structures in Sugar Land

Housing Structures in Sugar Land
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached32,92487.8%
Single Unit, Attached8842.4%
2 Unit Apartments870.2%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments1850.5%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments5191.4%
10 or more Apartments2,8297.5%
Mobile Home / Other530.1%
Total37,481100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Sugar Land

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Sugar Land
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached29,556 (89.8%)3,368 (10.2%)
Single Unit, Attached634 (71.7%)250 (28.3%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)87 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments72 (38.9%)113 (61.1%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments36 (6.9%)483 (93.1%)
10 or more Apartments98 (3.5%)2,731 (96.5%)
Mobile Home / Other46 (86.8%)7 (13.2%)
Total30,442 (81.2%)7,039 (18.8%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Sugar Land

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Sugar Land
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room74 (0.2%)195 (2.8%)
2 or 3 Rooms241 (0.8%)2,064 (29.3%)
4 or 5 Rooms4,115 (13.5%)2,371 (33.7%)
6 or 7 Rooms9,332 (30.7%)1,629 (23.1%)
8 or more Rooms16,680 (54.8%)780 (11.1%)
Total30,442 (100.0%)7,039 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Sugar Land

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Sugar Land
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas23,633 (77.6%)2,578 (36.6%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas312 (1.0%)242 (3.4%)
Electricity6,421 (21.1%)4,162 (59.1%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels44 (0.1%)6 (0.1%)
No Fuel Used32 (0.1%)51 (0.7%)
Total30,442 (100.0%)7,039 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Sugar Land

Household Vehicle Usage in Sugar Land
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle300 (1.0%)518 (7.4%)
1 Vehicle4,639 (15.2%)2,831 (40.2%)
2 Vehicles16,415 (53.9%)2,864 (40.7%)
3 or more Vehicles9,088 (29.8%)826 (11.7%)
Total30,442 (100.0%)7,039 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Sugar Land

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Sugar Land

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units13,09617,346
Median Property Value$374,000$397,900
Median Household Income$124,364$9,833
Monthly Housing Costs$1,059$6,747
Real Estate Taxes$6,557$163

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Sugar Land

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Sugar Land
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000267 (2.0%)170 (1.0%)
$50,000 to $99,99975 (0.6%)54 (0.3%)
$100,000 to $299,9993,938 (30.1%)4,235 (24.4%)
$300,000 to $499,9995,657 (43.2%)8,228 (47.4%)
$500,000 to $749,9992,467 (18.8%)3,236 (18.7%)
$750,000 to $999,999425 (3.3%)823 (4.7%)
$1,000,000 or more267 (2.0%)600 (3.5%)
Total13,096 (100.0%)17,346 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Sugar Land

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Sugar Land
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000415 (3.2%)310 (1.8%)
$10,000 to $24,999502 (3.8%)89 (0.5%)
$25,000 to $34,999518 (4.0%)427 (2.5%)
$35,000 to $49,999748 (5.7%)220 (1.3%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,552 (11.8%)544 (3.1%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,546 (11.8%)1,181 (6.8%)
$100,000 to $149,9992,271 (17.3%)1,325 (7.6%)
$150,000 or more5,544 (42.3%)3,727 (21.5%)
Total13,096 (100.0%)17,346 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Sugar Land

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Sugar Land
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x3,959 (30.2%)170,064 (980.4%)
2.0x to 2.9x2,821 (21.5%)6,224 (35.9%)
3.0x to 3.9x1,895 (14.5%)5,285 (30.5%)
4.0x or more4,328 (33.1%)2,122 (12.2%)
Total13,096 (100.0%)17,346 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Sugar Land

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Sugar Land
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800151 (1.1%)7 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499217 (1.7%)303 (1.8%)
$800 to $1,49912,484 (95.3%)308 (1.8%)
Total13,096 (100.0%)17,346 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Sugar Land

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Sugar Land

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Sugar Land
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years5,637 (94.8%)311 (5.2%)
6 to 18 Years19,234 (94.8%)1,053 (5.2%)
19 to 25 Years7,385 (86.8%)1,126 (13.2%)
26 to 34 Years8,001 (83.4%)1,590 (16.6%)
35 to 44 Years12,667 (89.0%)1,563 (11.0%)
45 to 54 Years15,636 (95.6%)720 (4.4%)
55 to 64 Years14,190 (93.5%)992 (6.5%)
65 to 74 Years12,698 (96.0%)532 (4.0%)
75 Years and older6,483 (98.6%)93 (1.4%)
Total101,931 (92.7%)7,980 (7.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Sugar Land

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Sugar Land
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born5,637 (94.8%)311 (5.2%)
Foreign Born, Citizen19,234 (94.8%)1,053 (5.2%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen7,385 (86.8%)1,126 (13.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Sugar Land

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Sugar Land
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0003,888 (87.1%)576 (12.9%)
$25,000 to $49,9995,703 (85.3%)984 (14.7%)
$50,000 to $74,9998,866 (88.5%)1,149 (11.5%)
$75,000 to $99,9998,580 (88.4%)1,125 (11.6%)
$100,000 and over74,802 (94.8%)4,114 (5.2%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Sugar Land

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Sugar Land
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6752 (12.6%)5,005 (84.2%)
6 to 18 Years2,623 (12.9%)17,306 (85.3%)
19 to 25 Years436 (5.1%)7,075 (83.1%)
25 to 34 Years576 (6.0%)7,701 (80.3%)
35 to 44 Years553 (3.9%)12,285 (86.3%)
45 to 54 Years805 (4.9%)15,370 (94.0%)
55 to 64 Years876 (5.8%)13,585 (89.5%)
65 to 74 Years11,761 (88.9%)6,633 (50.1%)
75 Years and over6,220 (94.6%)3,467 (52.7%)
Total24,602 (22.4%)88,427 (80.4%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Sugar Land

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Sugar Land
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)14 (0.6%)
5 to 17 Years319 (2.9%)210 (2.2%)
18 to 34 Years626 (7.0%)239 (2.3%)
35 to 64 Years1,318 (6.0%)1,085 (4.6%)
65 to 74 Years959 (15.1%)807 (11.7%)
75 Years and over1,313 (40.1%)1,634 (49.5%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Sugar Land

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Sugar Land: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)14 (0.6%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years72 (0.8%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years604 (2.7%)175 (0.7%)
65 to 74 Years404 (6.4%)171 (2.5%)
75 Years and over752 (23.0%)339 (10.3%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Sugar Land: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)14 (0.6%)
5 to 17 Years88 (0.8%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years114 (1.3%)65 (0.6%)
35 to 64 Years208 (0.9%)189 (0.8%)
65 to 74 Years163 (2.6%)38 (0.5%)
75 Years and over357 (10.9%)167 (5.1%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Sugar Land: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years202 (1.9%)197 (2.1%)
18 to 34 Years337 (3.7%)157 (1.5%)
35 to 64 Years209 (0.9%)267 (1.1%)
65 to 74 Years235 (3.7%)144 (2.1%)
75 Years and over338 (10.3%)518 (15.7%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Sugar Land: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years58 (0.5%)13 (0.1%)
18 to 34 Years24 (0.3%)86 (0.8%)
35 to 64 Years408 (1.8%)465 (2.0%)
65 to 74 Years415 (6.5%)540 (7.9%)
75 Years and over759 (23.2%)1,285 (38.9%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Sugar Land: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years38 (0.4%)26 (0.3%)
18 to 34 Years34 (0.4%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years67 (0.3%)4 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years166 (2.6%)167 (2.4%)
75 Years and over348 (10.6%)569 (17.2%)

Technology Access in Sugar Land

Computing Device Access in Sugar Land

Computing Device Access in Sugar Land
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop35,15393.8%
Smartphone35,99196.0%
Tablet29,76179.4%
No Computing Device4251.1%
Total37,481100.0%

Internet Access in Sugar Land

Internet Access in Sugar Land
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet430.1%
Broadband Home33,03188.1%
Cellular Data Only2,6407.0%
Satellite Internet2,4116.4%
No Internet1,0672.9%
Total37,481100.0%

Sugar Land Summary

Sugar Land, Texas is a city located in Fort Bend County, Texas, United States. It is part of the Houston–The Woodlands–Sugar Land metropolitan area. As of the 2010 census, the city's population was 78,817. The city is located in the southeastern part of the state, about 19 miles (31 km) southwest of downtown Houston.

History

Sugar Land was founded as a sugar plantation in the early 1800s by William and Mary Williams. The Williams family had purchased land in the area from Stephen F. Austin, the founder of Texas. The plantation was a success, and the Williams family soon became one of the wealthiest in the state. In 1853, the town of Sugar Land was established, and the Williams family continued to operate the plantation until the early 1900s.
In the early 1900s, the Imperial Sugar Company purchased the plantation and began to develop the area into a modern city. The company built a sugar refinery, which became the largest in the world, and the city of Sugar Land was incorporated in 1959.

Geography

Sugar Land is located in southeastern Texas, about 19 miles (31 km) southwest of downtown Houston. It is part of the Houston–The Woodlands–Sugar Land metropolitan area. The city is situated on the banks of the Brazos River and is bordered by the cities of Missouri City, Stafford, and Richmond.
The city has a total area of 24.4 square miles (63.2 km2), of which 24.2 square miles (62.6 km2) is land and 0.2 square miles (0.6 km2) is water.

Economy

Sugar Land is a major economic center in the Houston metropolitan area. The city is home to several large corporations, including Imperial Sugar, Schlumberger, Fluor Corporation, and Minute Maid. The city is also home to several large shopping centers, including First Colony Mall and Sugar Land Town Square.
The city's economy is also supported by a strong tourism industry. Sugar Land is home to several attractions, including the Sugar Land Heritage Museum, the Imperial Sugar Refinery, and the Sugar Land Skeeters minor league baseball team.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the city's population was 78,817. The racial makeup of the city was 57.2% White, 24.3% Asian, 11.3% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 4.2% from other races, and 2.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 18.2% of the population.
The median income for a household in the city was $87,811, and the median income for a family was $103,945. The per capita income for the city was $41,945. About 5.2% of families and 7.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.2% of those under age 18 and 5.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Sugar Land?
Total Population of Sugar Land is 110,077.
What is the Total Male Population of Sugar Land?
Total Male Population of Sugar Land is 54,167.
What is the Total Female Population of Sugar Land?
Total Female Population of Sugar Land is 55,910.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Sugar Land?
There are 96.88 Males per 100 Females in Sugar Land.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Sugar Land?
There are 103.22 Females per 100 Males in Sugar Land.
What is the Median Population Age in Sugar Land?
Median Population Age in Sugar Land is 42.5 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Sugar Land
Average Family Size in Sugar Land is 3.3 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Sugar Land
Average Household Size in Sugar Land is 2.9 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Sugar Land?
Per Capita income in Sugar Land is $58,237.
What is the Median Family Income in Sugar Land?
Median Family Income in Sugar Land is $154,209.
What is the Median Household income in Sugar Land?
Median Household Income in Sugar Land is $132,247.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Sugar Land?
Income or Wage Gap in Sugar Land is 37.8%.
Women in Sugar Land earn 62.2 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Sugar Land?
Inequality or Gini Index in Sugar Land is 0.43.
How Large is the Labor Force in Sugar Land?
There are 56,564 People in the Labor Forcein in Sugar Land.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Sugar Land?
63.8% of People are in the Labor Force in Sugar Land.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Sugar Land?
Unemployment Rate in Sugar Land is 5.0%.