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Sanger, TX
City in Denton County, Texas.
Population
9,641
Land area
11.8sq mi
People per sq mi
820
ZIP codes
0
Sanger and its ZIP codes
Sanger at a glance
- Sanger is about 7.1 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- It is the 275th most populous of 1,795 cities and towns in Texas.
- Households here earn a median of $91,075 a year, 16% more than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $295,400 (4% above Texas) and median rent is $1,504 a month.
Local data for Sanger, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Sanger, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$91,075
Poverty rate
7.4%
Median home value
$295,400
Median rent
$1,504/mo
Homeownership
73.7%
Bachelor's or higher
25.6%
Median age
32.4
Average commute
29.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,721), German Americans (1,600), Irish Americans (1,209).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Denton County. PPP loans are for Sanger.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$67,956
320,064 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$80,108
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$4.54B
FY 2026, $5,009 per person
How people get to work
Sanger, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.9%
- Carpooled6.8%
- Public transit0.5%
- Walked1.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home10.6%
Average one-way commute: 29.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Sanger, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
1,558
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
1,740
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
95° / 33°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in Sanger, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.5%
U.S. 33.3% +2.2 pts
Diabetes
9.0%
U.S. 12.1% -3.1 pts
Smoking
12.1%
U.S. 12.8% -0.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.2%
U.S. 11.1% +2.1 pts
Cities near Sanger
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Valley ViewCity | 7.6 mi | 2.4 |
| KrumCity | 8.2 mi | 3 |
| Road RunnerTown | 9.1 mi | 0.6 |
| DentonCity | 9.5 mi | 96.9 |
| KrugervilleCity | 13 mi | 1.6 |
| Cross RoadsTown | 15 mi | 6.8 |
| PonderTown | 15 mi | 3.4 |
| TiogaTown | 16 mi | 2 |
| Providence VillageTown | 16 mi | 2.8 |
| Lake KiowaCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 3 |
| Shady ShoresTown | 17 mi | 3.2 |
| Oak PointCity | 17 mi | 5.9 |
| AubreyCity | 17 mi | 3.7 |
| Paloma CreekCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.5 |
| CorinthCity | 17 mi | 7.8 |
| Pilot PointCity | 18 mi | 7.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Sanger, TX in?
- Sanger is in Denton County, Texas.
- What is the population of Sanger, TX?
- About 9,641 people live in Sanger, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Sanger?
- Nearby places include Valley View (7.6 mi), Krum (8.2 mi), Road Runner (9.1 mi), Denton (9.5 mi), Krugerville (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023