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77%
Income/capita NAT. AVG.
123%
Household income NAT. AVG.
31%
Unemployment NAT. AVG.
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IndexSugar LandTexasNational
Income per capita$52,929$27,828$29,829
Median household income$123,261$54,727$55,322
Median income owner occupied$136,232$70,980$70,586
Median income renter occupied$73,115$36,330$35,192
Median earnings male$72,404$36,153$36,919
Median earnings female$42,910$25,035$26,250
Unemployment rate3.2%4.1%4.7%
Poverty level4.4%16.7%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in Sugar Land is 77% higher than the national average
  • The median household income in Sugar Land is 123% higher than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Sugar Land is 31% lower than the national average
  • The poverty level in Sugar Land is 71% lower than the national average

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      $82,165 $123,261 $246,522
      City
      $36,481 $54,727 $109,454
      State
      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
      Nation
      According to the PEW research center, the middle class is defined as a range from two thirds (2/3) of the median household income to a multiple of two (2) times the median household income. Displayed above are the city, state and national median household income averages. Simply enter your median household income to determine if your income falls into the middle class or if your household income is considered upper or lower class.

      Sugar Land median earnings by income bracket

      Sugar Land employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry6.4%6.4%
      Manufacturing sector10.9%10.9%
      Financial & insurance services5.8%5.8%
      Wholesale & retail services15.7%15.7%
      Public administration2.2%2.2%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities5.7%5.7%
      Education, health & social services10.9%10.9%
      Other40.5%40.5%

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      Bunker Hill Village, TX3,948$250,001351.9%
      Sugar Land, TX118,563$123,261122.8%

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      City Population Household Income National Avg.
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      Sugar Land, TX118,563$123,261122.8%
      Source: The Sugar Land, TX employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).