Sanderson, Texas

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Population in 2010: 837.
Population change since 2000: -2.8%
Males: 465  (55.6%)
Females: 372  (44.4%)
Median resident age:

58.0 years
Texas median age:

35.6 years

Zip codes: 79848.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $53,661 (it was $23,594 in 2000)
Sanderson:

$53,661
TX:

$72,284

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $34,049 (it was $13,714 in 2000)

Sanderson CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $120,806 (it was $25,600 in 2000)
Sanderson:

$120,806
TX:

$275,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $117,782; detached houses: $117,360
March 2022 cost of living index in Sanderson: 77.0 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 7.4%
(14.0% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 2.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents)

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According to our research of Texas and other state lists, there were 3 registered sex offenders living in Sanderson, Texas as of May 17, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Sanderson is 239 to 1.


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Ancestries: American (15.6%), German (8.1%), European (3.5%), English (1.5%), Scotch-Irish (1.5%), Scottish (1.5%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 2792 feet

Land area: 4.19 square miles.

Population density: 200 people per square mile   (very low).

Sanderson, Texas map

20 residents are foreign born (2.6% Latin America).

This place:

2.6%
Texas:

17.1%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,275 (1.0%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,005 (0.9%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Odessa, TX (119.1 miles , pop. 90,943).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: San Antonio, TX (237.9 miles , pop. 1,144,646).

Nearest cities:

West Terrell, TX (2.0 miles ),
East Terrell, TX (5.0 miles),
Marathon, TX (7.1 miles ),
Fort Stockton, TX (7.7 miles ),
Iraan, TX (7.8 miles ),
West Crockett, TX (8.0 miles),
McCamey, TX (8.3 miles ),
Alpine, TX (8.8 miles )

Latitude: 30.14 N, Longitude: 102.40 W

Nickname or alias (official or unofficial): Cactus Capital of Texas

Area code: 432

Distribution of median household income in Sanderson, TX in 2022
Distribution of house value in Sanderson, TX in 2022
Sanderson satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.9%
Texas:

3.5%
Most common industries in Sanderson, TX (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (16.9%)
  • Public administration (10.6%)
  • Construction (7.5%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.1%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (6.1%)
  • Food & beverage stores (6.1%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.3%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (14.1%)
  • Public administration (11.0%)
  • Educational services (10.5%)
  • Rail transportation (7.3%)
  • Repair & maintenance (6.3%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (5.2%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.7%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (24.3%)
  • Public administration (10.1%)
  • Accommodation & food services (8.9%)
  • Food & beverage stores (7.7%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (7.1%)
  • Finance & insurance (6.5%)
  • Health care (6.5%)
Most common occupations in Sanderson, TX (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (10.0%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (7.5%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.0%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.7%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.7%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (4.4%)
  • Other construction workers and helpers (4.4%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (8.4%)
  • Other construction workers and helpers (8.4%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (8.4%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.9%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.2%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.2%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (4.7%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (11.8%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (10.7%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (10.1%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.9%)
  • Accountants and auditors (5.3%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (4.1%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.1%)

Average climate in Sanderson, Texas

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Earthquake activity:

Sanderson-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Texas state average. It is 21% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/14/1995 at 00:32:56, a magnitude 5.7 (5.6 MB, 5.7 MS, 5.7 MW, Depth: 11.1 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 58.8 miles away from the city center
On 3/26/2020 at 15:16:27, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MW, Depth: 5.9 mi) earthquake occurred 146.3 miles away from Sanderson center
On 1/2/1992 at 11:45:35, a magnitude 5.0 (4.6 MB, 5.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 157.4 miles away from Sanderson center
On 6/16/1978 at 11:46:54, a magnitude 5.3 (4.4 MB, 4.6 UK, 5.3 ML) earthquake occurred 221.7 miles away from Sanderson center
On 8/28/1995 at 10:46:12, a magnitude 6.9 (5.7 MB, 6.5 MS, 6.9 ME, 6.6 MW, Depth: 7.6 mi, Class: Strong, Intensity: VII - IX) earthquake occurred 556.5 miles away from the city center
On 5/14/2015 at 17:41:14, a magnitude 4.0 (4.0 MB, Depth: 9.8 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 52.7 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), energy magnitude (ME), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Terrell County (8) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 2
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Fires: 3, Hurricanes: 3, Flood: 1, Tornado: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Sanderson topographic map

Amtrak station:

SANDERSON (201 DOWNEY ST.) . Services: partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Sanderson:

  • Sul Ross State University (about 77 miles; Alpine, TX; Full-time enrollment: 2,101)
  • Odessa College (about 120 miles; Odessa, TX; FT enrollment: 3,107)
  • The University of Texas of the Permian Basin (about 122 miles; Odessa, TX; FT enrollment: 2,982)
  • Midland College (about 132 miles; Midland, TX; FT enrollment: 3,650)
  • Angelo State University (about 146 miles; San Angelo, TX; FT enrollment: 6,019)
  • Howard College (about 157 miles; Big Spring, TX; FT enrollment: 2,587)
  • Southwest Texas Junior College (about 172 miles; Uvalde, TX; FT enrollment: 3,569)

Public high school in Sanderson:

  • SANDERSON SCHOOLS (Location: 310 2ND ST, Grades: PK-12)

Library in Sanderson:

  • TERRELL COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $63,340; Location: 108 HACKBERRY; 28,053 books; 257 audio materials; 1,802 video materials; 50 state licensed databases; 49 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Sanderson: Terrell County Volunteer Fire Department (A), Terrell County Emergency Medical Service (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Cedar Grove Cemetery (1), Santa Rita Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Hotel: Budget Inn (Highway 90 East).

Terrell County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.3 people
Texas:

2.8 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

57.8%
Whole state:

69.9%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

5.4%
Whole state:

6.0%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.5% of all households

Banks with branches in Sanderson (2011 data):

  • The Pecos County State Bank: Sanderson Bank, Branch Of Pecos County State Bank at 216 West Oak Street, branch established on 1907/07/01. Info updated 2011/07/29: Bank assets: $144.6 mil, Deposits: $128.9 mil, headquarters in Fort Stockton, TX, positive income, 3 total offices, Holding Company: Pecos County Bancshares, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Sanderson:

Marital status in Sanderson, TX
  • Never married: 22.7%
  • Now married: 54.1%
  • Separated: 0.9%
  • Widowed: 16.2%
  • Divorced: 6.1%

For population 25 years and over in Sanderson:

  • High school or higher: 92.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 23.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 11.3%
  • Unemployed: 6.7%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 30.0 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.5
Texas average:

14.0

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Sanderson, TX (based on Terrell County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic5001
Evangelical Protestant4243
Mainline Protestant1554
None--
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of convenience stores (with gas): 2
This county:

21.46 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:

3.95 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 1
Terrell County:

10.73 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:

6.13 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

11.6%
Texas:

8.9%
Adult obesity rate:
Terrell County:

26.1%
Texas:

26.6%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

50.4%
State:

48.6%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Sanderson:

48.0%
State:

47.4%

Average BMI:
Sanderson:

29.0
Texas:

28.5

People feeling badly about themselves:
Here:

20.8%
Texas:

20.6%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Sanderson:

11.7%
Texas:

10.3%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.9
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

38.5%
Texas:

33.1%

General health condition:
Sanderson:

54.6%
Texas:

56.2%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

77.7%
State:

80.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Sanderson, TX Residents

Strongest AM radio stations in Sanderson:

  • KKYX (680 AM; 50 kW; SAN ANTONIO, TX; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KTKR (760 AM; 50 kW; SAN ANTONIO, TX; Owner: CCB TEXAS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KINF (1020 AM; 50 kW; ROSWELL, NM; Owner: JAMES CRYSTAL HOLDINGS OF NEW MEXICO, INC.)
  • WOAI (1200 AM; 50 kW; SAN ANTONIO, TX; Owner: CCB TEXAS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KICA (980 AM; 50 kW; CLOVIS, NM; Owner: BROADCAST ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION)
  • WBAP (820 AM; 50 kW; FORT WORTH, TX; Owner: WBAP-KSCS OPERATING, LTD.)
  • KELP (1590 AM; 50 kW; EL PASO, TX; Owner: MCCLATCHEY BROADCASTING)
  • KCRS (550 AM; 5 kW; MIDLAND, TX; Owner: CCB TEXAS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KENS (1160 AM; 25 kW; SAN ANTONIO, TX; Owner: KENS-TV, INC.)
  • KMUL (1380 AM; 50 kW; MULESHOE, TX; Owner: BROADCAST ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION)
  • KCTA (1030 AM; 50 kW; CORPUS CHRISTI, TX; Owner: BROADCASTING CORPORATION OF THE SOUTHWEST)
  • KKOB (770 AM; 50 kW; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KTRH (740 AM; 50 kW; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: AMFM TEXAS LICENSES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

Sanderson fatal accident list:

Apr 6, 1979 01:30 AM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Mar 24, 1977 08:15 PM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 15Number of bridges
  • 187ft / 57.3mTotal length
  • 21,648Total average daily traffic
  • 6,601Total average daily truck traffic
  • 21,490Total future (year 2033) average daily traffic
New bridges in Sanderson, TX - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11920-1929
  • 11930-1939
  • 31940-1949
  • 41950-1959
  • 31970-1979
  • 31990-1999
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Sanderson, TX

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

4 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Sanderson)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

51 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

10 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers in Sanderson, TX)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

23 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)

FCC Registered Paging Towers:

3 (See the full list of FCC Registered Paging Towers)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

5
  • Call Sign: KC5FKA, Licensee ID: L00857608, Grant Date: 05/03/2004, Expiration Date: 02/15/2014, Cancellation Date: 02/17/2016, Certifier: Martha C Johnson, Registrant: Martha C Johnson, Sanderson, TX 79848

  • Call Sign: N5SKD, Licensee ID: L00310191, Grant Date: 02/05/2021, Expiration Date: 03/26/2031, Certifier: Richard A Fields, Registrant: Richard A Fields, 31-B Blue Sage Rd, Sanderson, TX 79848-0875

  • Call Sign: KE5QEP, Licensee ID: L01317133, Grant Date: 05/25/2017, Expiration Date: 08/23/2027, Certifier: Amelia R Lomas, Registrant: Amelia R Lomas, 410 Mansfield Box 856, Sanderson, TX 79848

  • Call Sign: KE5QEQ, Licensee ID: L01317134, Grant Date: 08/23/2007, Expiration Date: 08/23/2017, Cancellation Date: 08/24/2019, Certifier: James T Poe, Registrant: James T Poe, Sanderson, TX 79848

  • Call Sign: AE5KI, Previous Call Sign: KG4FFD, Licensee ID: L00170566, Grant Date: 09/15/2020, Expiration Date: 09/15/2030, Certifier: Don B Morris Jr, Registrant: Don B Morris Jr, 204 E. Mansfirled St, Sanderson, TX 79848


FAA Registered Aircraft:

5
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 150L (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-200 SERIES (100 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 17382, N17382, N-17382, Serial Number: 15073715, Year manufactured: 1972, Airworthiness Date: 08/19/1972, Certificate Issue Date: 09/26/2018
    Registrant (Individual): Ele C Hagelstein, Po Box 706, Sanderson, TX 79848
  • Aircraft: BEECH E-90 (Category: Land, Engines: 2, Seats: 10, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: U/A CANADA PT6A-27-28 (680 HP) (Turbo-prop)
    N-Number: 200RM, N200RM, N-200RM, Serial Number: LW-45, Year manufactured: 1973, Airworthiness Date: 02/19/1973, Certificate Issue Date: 04/03/2014
    Registrant (Corporation): Common Cattle Corp, Po Box 708, Sanderson, TX 79848
  • Aircraft: BRANDON LEROY SLITHY TOVE I (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: VOLKSWAGEN CONVERSION (36 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 714LE, N714LE, N-714LE, Serial Number: 9501, Year manufactured: 1995, Airworthiness Date: 06/24/1995, Certificate Issue Date: 05/02/1995
    Registrant (Individual): Leroy B Brandon, Po Box 115, Sanderson, TX 79848
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 210-5(205) (Category: Land, Seats: 6, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: CONT MOTOR I0-470 SERIES (260 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 8451Z, N8451Z, N-8451Z, Serial Number: 2050451, Year manufactured: 1963, Airworthiness Date: 08/28/1963, Certificate Issue Date: 03/04/2015
    Registrant (Individual): Ele C Hagelstein, Po Box 706, Sanderson, TX 79848
  • Aircraft: ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY R44 II (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING IO-540-AE1A5 (260 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 441KA, N441KA, N-441KA, Serial Number: 10824, Year manufactured: 2005, Airworthiness Date: 02/19/2013, Certificate Issue Date: 08/27/2018
    Registrant (Corporation): West Texas Helicopters Inc, 556 Running W Rd Fm 2400, Sanderson, TX 79848

Most common first names in Sanderson, TX among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Jose776.0 years
Maria681.9 years
Mary688.0 years
William574.6 years
Robert576.8 years
Manuel486.5 years
Francisco470.3 years
Frank470.5 years
Emma480.5 years
Francisca482.7 years
Most common last names in Sanderson, TX among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Flores873.7 years
Lopez872.6 years
Rodriguez876.9 years
Villarreal763.0 years
Garcia680.3 years
Mitchell674.7 years
Calzada480.5 years
Grigsby476.0 years
Bustos471.3 years
Garza476.7 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Sanderson, TX
  • 56.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 32.9%Electricity
  • 7.8%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 2.5%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Sanderson, TX
  • 82.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 17.6%Utility gas


Sanderson compared to Texas state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
There is 1 pilot and 1 other airmen in this city.
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