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Sealy, TX
City in Austin County, Texas.
Population
7,053
Land area
11.7sq mi
People per sq mi
602
ZIP codes
0
Sealy and its ZIP codes
Sealy at a glance
- Sealy is about 5.2 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 340th among 1,795 cities and towns in Texas.
- The median household income is $56,514, 28% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $261,100 (8% below Texas) and median rent is $1,185 a month.
Local data for Sealy, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Sealy, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$56,514
Poverty rate
21.4%
Median home value
$261,100
Median rent
$1,185/mo
Homeownership
65.4%
Bachelor's or higher
12.6%
Median age
35.4
Average commute
24.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (2,709), German Americans (904), Irish Americans (533).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Austin County. PPP loans are for Sealy.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$73,461
13,541 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$67,423
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$254M
FY 2026, $8,408 per person
How people get to work
Sealy, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.4%
- Carpooled14.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.8%
- Worked from home4.4%
Average one-way commute: 24.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Sealy, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
205
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
474
3.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
95° / 42°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in Sealy, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.1%
U.S. 33.3% +4.8 pts
Diabetes
14.3%
U.S. 12.1% +2.2 pts
Smoking
14.0%
U.S. 12.8% +1.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
20.0%
U.S. 11.1% +8.9 pts
Cities near Sealy
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| San FelipeTown | 3.4 mi | 8.4 |
| South FrydekCity | 5.4 mi | 1.8 |
| Brazos CountryCity | 6.5 mi | 2 |
| WallisCity | 11 mi | 1.5 |
| PattisonCity | 11 mi | 3.5 |
| SimontonCity | 12 mi | 2.4 |
| BrookshireCity | 12 mi | 4.3 |
| BellvilleCity | 13 mi | 2.7 |
| Weston LakesCity | 15 mi | 2.7 |
| FulshearCity | 16 mi | 12.9 |
| OrchardCity | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| Eagle LakeCity | 17 mi | 2.9 |
| East BernardCity | 18 mi | 3.8 |
| KatyCity | 19 mi | 15.3 |
| Pine IslandTown | 21 mi | 9.3 |
| New UlmCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 5.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Sealy, TX in?
- Sealy is in Austin County, Texas.
- What is the population of Sealy, TX?
- About 7,053 people live in Sealy, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Sealy?
- Nearby places include San Felipe (3.4 mi), South Frydek (5.4 mi), Brazos Country (6.5 mi), Wallis (11 mi), Pattison (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023