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Sanderson

County:
Terrell County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
4.192
State:
Texas

Sanderson is a CDP located in Terrell County, Texas. Sanderson has a 2026 population of 641. It is also the county seat of Terrell County. Sanderson is currently declining at a rate of -1.99% annually and its population has decreased by 0% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 0 in 2020.

The median household income in Sanderson is $46,667 with a poverty rate of 9.33%. The median age in Sanderson is 60.5 years: 50 years for males, and 65.1 years for females. For every 100 females there are 100.3 males.

641
Total Population
153
Density (mi²)
-13 -1.99%
Growth

Sanderson Population

Sanderson Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
2026641-13-1.99%
2025654-12-1.8%

Median Age

Overall: 60.5 years
Female: 65.1 years
Male: 50 years

Sanderson Adults

There are 575 adults, (241 of whom are seniors) in Sanderson.

Sex Ratio

Female: 321 (49.9%)
Male: 322 (50.1%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Sanderson includes 60.81% White, 6.07% other race, and smaller percentages for and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White39160.81%
Two or more races21333.13%
Other race396.07%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White15924.73%
Two or more races13721.31%
Other race396.07%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White23236.08%
Two or more races7611.82%

Sanderson Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Sanderson 's average per capita income is $36,131. Household income levels show a median of $46,667. The poverty rate stands at 9.33%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$85,221-
Families$68,333$71,600
Households$46,667$58,639
Non Families$26,818$40,222

$36,131

Average Income

$46,667

Median Household Income

9.33%

Poverty Rate

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)