Population 121,367 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Sugarland
Household size in Sugarland
| Period | Sugarland | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.19 | 2.96 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.25 | 3.00 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.21 | 2.98 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.06 | 2.91 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.14 | −0.05 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Sugarland are large by national standards, averaging 3.06 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 3.19, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Sugarland
| Period | Sugarland | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.9 | 34.0 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 33.6 | 34.8 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 33.7 | 35.6 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 35.6 | 36.4 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.7 | +2.3 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 35.6, Sugarland is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young families with children. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 30.9, in line with the national trend. The youngest areas are in the east, the oldest in the northwest.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Sugarland
| Period | Sugarland | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.2% | 13.7% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 18.4% | 13.7% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 20.9% | 13.3% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 17.6% | 13.5% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.6 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Sugarland: 17.6% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has fallen 3.6 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Sugarland
Renters in Sugarland
| Period | Sugarland | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 52.3% | 36.6% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 52.4% | 38.6% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 57.4% | 39.5% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 57.1% | 38.8% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +4.8 pts | +2.2 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Sugarland: 57.1% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among homeowners, 62.6% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the east; owners are most common in the center. The renter share has risen 4.8 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Sugarland
| Period | Sugarland | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.1% | 11.3% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.0% | 10.1% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.8% | 9.3% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.5% | 8.6% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −5.5 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in Sugarland is close to the national rate: 9.5% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 5.5 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Sugarland
| Period | Sugarland | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1979 | 1985 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1980 | 1987 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1981 | 1988 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1982 | 1993 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +8 | +8 | +6 |
The typical home in Sugarland was built around 1982, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980). Homes here are older than in the wider Houston area, where the median home dates to 1993. The median year built has moved up from 1979 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the west, the oldest in the center.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Sugarland
| Period | Sugarland | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $882 | $1,018 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $924 | $1,103 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,078 | $1,300 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,396 | $1,649 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$515 | +$631 | +$639 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Sugarland costs $1,396 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $515 a month since 2006–10, up 58%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 38.4% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the east; the highest are in the southwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Sugarland
Bachelor's degrees in Sugarland
| Period | Sugarland | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.8% | 29.2% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.9% | 30.4% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.9% | 32.5% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 20.6% | 35.9% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.9 pts | +6.7 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Sugarland have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 20.6%, against 35.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 2.9 points, as it has nationally.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Sugarland
| Period | Sugarland | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 71.2% | 80.9% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 68.1% | 81.9% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 70.9% | 83.6% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 72.8% | 84.8% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.6 pts | +3.9 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
More than a quarter of adults in Sugarland never finished high school, well above the national share: only 72.8% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has risen 1.6 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Sugarland
| Period | Sugarland | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.0% | 6.9% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.8% | 7.7% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.3% | 5.6% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.3% | 6.2% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Sugarland runs well above the national rate: 8.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has edged down 0.7 points, a smaller shift than nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Sugarland compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sugarland | 3.06 | 35.6 | 17.6% | 57.1% | 9.5% | 1982 | $1,396 | 20.6% | 72.8% | 8.3% |
| Terra del Sol | 3.28 | 29.0 | 22.5% | 81.6% | 10.9% | 1992 | $1,378 | 23.9% | 81.7% | 8.9% |
| Westchase | 2.46 | 34.2 | 16.3% | 78.5% | 12.6% | 1983 | $1,302 | 32.8% | 73.7% | 8.5% |
| Eldridge-West Oaks | 2.36 | 34.5 | 13.0% | 73.8% | 14.2% | 1999 | $1,521 | 44.1% | 91.8% | 5.4% |
| West Houston | 2.39 | 36.9 | 13.1% | 60.1% | 13.5% | 1987 | $1,693 | 55.4% | 94.0% | 6.6% |
| Brays Oaks | 2.66 | 36.0 | 20.5% | 76.0% | 10.5% | 1981 | $1,231 | 25.5% | 65.6% | 9.1% |
| Mission Bend South | 3.41 | 30.1 | 16.0% | 25.4% | 6.1% | 1983 | $1,752 | 16.9% | 80.9% | 9.6% |
| Meyerland | 2.63 | 37.8 | 15.6% | 50.6% | 10.1% | 1971 | $1,625 | 42.2% | 83.5% | 6.1% |
| Fondren Gardens | 2.39 | 45.6 | 15.3% | 70.7% | 4.9% | 1983 | $1,283 | 26.4% | 64.6% | 3.8% |
| Greater Memorial | 2.43 | 44.0 | 5.5% | 41.2% | 13.0% | 1982 | $1,867 | 74.2% | 97.8% | 3.9% |
| Energy Corridor | 2.24 | 32.3 | 8.3% | 80.5% | 9.2% | 1996 | $1,561 | 48.6% | 95.2% | 2.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Sugarland. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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