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Sargent, TX
Census-designated place in Matagorda County, Texas.
Population
1,422
Land area
7.5sq mi
People per sq mi
191
ZIP codes
0
Sargent and its ZIP codes
Sargent at a glance
- Sargent is 65% denser than Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $60,307 a year, 23% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $188,200 (34% below Texas).
Local data for Sargent, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Sargent, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$60,307
Poverty rate
18.6%
Median home value
$188,200
Homeownership
96.5%
Bachelor's or higher
36.3%
Median age
67.1
Average commute
32.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (266), Irish Americans (247), Norwegian Americans (83).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Matagorda County. PPP loans are for Sargent.
Unemployment rate
6.0%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$68,644
11,495 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,823
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$336M
FY 2026, $9,274 per person
How people get to work
Sargent, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone68.2%
- Carpooled8.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home20.8%
Average one-way commute: 32.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Sargent, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
216
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
2,405
15.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 46°F
49.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Sargent, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.3%
U.S. 33.3% +6.0 pts
Diabetes
19.6%
U.S. 12.1% +7.5 pts
Smoking
17.6%
U.S. 12.8% +4.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.1%
U.S. 11.1% +1.0 pts
Cities near Sargent
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Jones CreekVillage | 16 mi | 2.5 |
| WadsworthCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 7.5 |
| SweenyCity | 17 mi | 2 |
| BrazoriaCity | 18 mi | 2.6 |
| Wild Peach VillageCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 10 |
| MatagordaCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1.8 |
| FreeportCity | 21 mi | 15.4 |
| Van VleckCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 7.3 |
| Lake JacksonCity | 21 mi | 19.7 |
| CluteCity | 22 mi | 5.3 |
| Bay CityCity | 22 mi | 9.3 |
| East ColumbiaCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 0.6 |
| QuintanaTown | 23 mi | 0.7 |
| West ColumbiaCity | 23 mi | 2.6 |
| Oyster CreekCity | 24 mi | 1.9 |
| RichwoodCity | 24 mi | 4.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Sargent, TX in?
- Sargent is in Matagorda County, Texas.
- What is the population of Sargent, TX?
- About 1,422 people live in Sargent, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Sargent?
- Nearby places include Jones Creek (16 mi), Wadsworth (16 mi), Sweeny (17 mi), Brazoria (18 mi), Wild Peach Village (19 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023