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Sugar Land, Texas Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Sugar Land, Texas is 109,735 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 37th-largest city in Texas. The median household income is $137,511, the median home value is $406,600, and the median age is 42.5.

The population has grown 1.3% since 2010 (108,403 → 109,851).

109,735

Population

2712

People / sq mi

$137,511

Median Income

$406,600

Median Home Value

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Sugar Land covers 40.5 sq mi of land at 2712 people per square mile.

About Sugar Land, TX

Educational attainment is the headline number in Sugar Land: 62.4% of adults 25 and older have a four-year degree. With 109,735 residents, Sugar Land is a city in Texas. It ranks #37 among cities in Texas by population.

Households take in a median $137,511, comfortably above the US median of $78,538. Poverty is relatively low for US cities at 3.9%, below the national 12.4%. Homes carry a median value of $406,600, with typical rent around $1,939.

The population is unusually well-credentialed for US cities — 62.4% of adults have a four-year degree, above the national 35.0%. A solid 20.0% of workers are based at home, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 29 minutes each way.

The education numbers are the throughline: a college-heavy population in Sugar Land usually coincides with higher incomes and a workforce concentrated in professional and information industries.

Sugar Land city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Sugar Land city had a population of 108,403 in 2010 and 109,851 in 2024, a 1.3% growth over 14 years. The peak was 118,967 in 2017. Average annual growth rate: 0.12%.

2017 · 119K20102024
Sugar Land city population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

109,851

Population (2024)

108,403

Population (2010)

118,967

Peak (2017)

0.12%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
2010108,403
2011109,854
2012111,277
2013113,490
2014116,807
2015118,405
2016118,784
2017118,967
2018118,777
2019118,488
2020110,844
2021109,683
2022110,001
2023109,801
2024109,851

Race & Ethnicity

White40.6%
Black or African American7.7%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.8%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$137,511

Median Household Income

$60,258

Per Capita Income

3.9%

Poverty Rate

2.9%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$406,600

Median Home Value

$1,939

Median Rent

80.1%

Owner-Occupied

Education

95.1%

High School+

62.4%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.6%

Drive Alone

69.4%

Public Transit

20.0%

Work From Home

28.9 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

21.6%

Foreign Born

56.9%

Non-English at Home

4.6%

Veterans

8.3%

With Disability

92.3%

Health Insurance

99.2%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management24.2%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate19.3%
Manufacturing9.0%
Information7.1%
Education, Health Care & Social Services6.1%
Retail Trade5.1%
Construction4.5%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services4.3%
Agriculture & Mining3.4%
Public Administration2.5%
Transportation & Warehousing1.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Sugar Land, Texas has a population of 109,735 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 37th-largest city in Texas.

The median household income in Sugar Land, Texas is $137,511, with 3.9% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Sugar Land, Texas is $406,600, with median monthly rent at $1,939 and a homeownership rate of 80.1%.

The median age in Sugar Land, Texas is 42.5 years. The population is 48.8% male and 51.2% female.

The population has grown 1.3% since 2010 (108,403 → 109,851).


Sugar Land city, TX Climate

Sugar Land city, TX has an average annual temperature of 20.7°C (69°F) and receives about 1148 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.

20.7°C

Avg Temp

1148

Precip (mm/yr)

Jul

Hottest Month

Jan

Coldest Month

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Avg temp (°C) Precipitation (mm)
Sugar Land city, TX — monthly temperature & precipitation (1970–2000 normals) · Source: WorldClim 2.1
MonthAvg (°C/°F)Precip
January11° / 52°85 mm
February13° / 55°73 mm
March17° / 62°64 mm
April20° / 69°74 mm
May24° / 76°119 mm
June28° / 82°124 mm
July29° / 84°98 mm
August29° / 84°100 mm
September27° / 80°132 mm
October22° / 71°94 mm
November17° / 62°100 mm
December13° / 55°85 mm

1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.

Best time to visit Sugar Land city, TX

The most comfortable months to visit Sugar Land city, TX are typically April, October and March, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 34°C high). The coldest is January (near 6°C low). September is usually the wettest month.

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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.