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Seadrift, TX
City in Calhoun County, Texas.
Population
1,239
Land area
1.3sq mi
People per sq mi
968
ZIP codes
0
Seadrift and its ZIP codes
Seadrift at a glance
- Seadrift is about 8.4 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $48,655 a year, 38% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $207,000 (27% below Texas) and median rent is $1,341 a month.
Local data for Seadrift, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Seadrift, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$48,655
Poverty rate
0.6%
Median home value
$207,000
Median rent
$1,341/mo
Homeownership
73.8%
Bachelor's or higher
3.6%
Median age
31.6
Average commute
18.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (455), German Americans (155), Irish Americans (50).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Calhoun County. PPP loans are for Seadrift.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$86,421
13,054 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,872
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$151M
FY 2026, $7,535 per person
How people get to work
Seadrift, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone69.1%
- Carpooled2.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked25.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home3.3%
Average one-way commute: 18.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Seadrift, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
368
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
1,585
14.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 45°F
41.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Seadrift, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.1%
U.S. 33.3% -1.2 pts
Diabetes
13.7%
U.S. 12.1% +1.6 pts
Smoking
13.3%
U.S. 12.8% +0.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.1%
U.S. 11.1% +5.0 pts
Cities near Seadrift
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AustwellCity | 7.9 mi | 0.4 |
| TivoliCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.1 |
| Magnolia BeachCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1 |
| Alamo BeachCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.8 |
| Port LavacaCity | 15 mi | 10.2 |
| Port O'ConnorCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 4 |
| BloomingtonCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 2.6 |
| Point ComfortCity | 20 mi | 1.3 |
| PlacedoCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.6 |
| Holiday BeachCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 1.6 |
| LamarCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 3.1 |
| VanderbiltCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 1.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Seadrift, TX in?
- Seadrift is in Calhoun County, Texas.
- What is the population of Seadrift, TX?
- About 1,239 people live in Seadrift, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Seadrift?
- Nearby places include Austwell (7.9 mi), Tivoli (11 mi), Magnolia Beach (14 mi), Alamo Beach (14 mi), Port Lavaca (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023