Sealy, Texas facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Sealy, Texas
City
Seal
Motto(s):  A History of Excellence. A Future of Progress.
Location of Sealy, Texas
Country	United States
State	Texas
County	Austin
Government
• Type	Council–manager
Area
• Total	11.71 sq mi (30.32 km2)
• Land	11.56 sq mi (29.95 km2)
• Water	0.14 sq mi (0.37 km2)
Elevation	200 ft (61 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	6,839
• Density	557.37/sq mi (215.19/km2)
Time zone	UTC−6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC−5 (CDT)
ZIP code	77474
Area code(s)	979
FIPS code	48-66464
GNIS feature ID	1346849

Sealy is a city located in Austin County in southeastern Texas, United States. In 2020, about 6,839 people lived there. Sealy is about 49 miles (79 km) west of downtown Houston. It is in the eastern part of the Texas-German belt region, an area where many German immigrants settled.

History of Sealy

How Sealy Started

The nearby town of San Felipe sold some of its land to the Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Railroad in 1879. This land was used to create the city of Sealy. The city was named after George Sealy, a powerful businessman who owned a lot of stock in the railroad company.

The Sealy Mattress Company

In 1881, a man named Daniel Haynes, who built machines for cleaning cotton (called cotton gins), received a special request. Someone asked him to make a mattress filled with cotton. This simple request led to the start of a big company, the Sealy Mattress Company, named after the town. The company grew very quickly and came up with new ideas. They even got patents for inventions, like a machine that could press cotton.

Geography of Sealy

Where Sealy is Located

Sealy is in Texas, about 49 miles (79 km) west of Downtown Houston.

Size of the City

The city of Sealy covers a total area of about 15.5 square miles (40.1 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 13.38 square miles (34.65 square kilometers), is land. A small part, about 0.16 square miles (0.41 square kilometers), is water.

People of Sealy

Population Growth Over Time

The number of people living in Sealy has grown a lot since it was founded. Here's how the population has changed:

Who Lives in Sealy

As of 2020, there were 6,839 people living in Sealy. The city is home to people from many different backgrounds. Many residents are White, and there are also significant communities of Black or African American people and Hispanic or Latino people. There are also smaller groups of Asian, Native American, and multiracial residents.

Education in Sealy

Sealy High School

Students who live in Sealy attend schools that are part of the Sealy Independent School District. The schools in this district include:

• Selman Elementary School or Sealy Elementary (for students from pre-kindergarten to fifth grade)
• Sealy Junior High School (for grades 6–8)
• Sealy High School (for grades 9–12)

All of these schools are located within the city of Sealy. For students who want to continue their education after high school, Blinn College has a campus in Sealy. It is located near Interstate 10, just east of State Highway 36.

Transportation in Sealy

Getting Around Sealy

Sealy is connected by several important transportation routes. These include:

• Interstate 10: A major highway that runs across the United States.
• U.S. Highway 90: Another important road.
• Texas State Highway 36: A state highway.

The city is also served by two railway lines: the BNSF Railway and the Union Pacific Railroad. For bus travel, Greyhound Bus Lines has a station in Sealy.

Famous People From Sealy

Many talented people have come from Sealy, Texas. Some notable individuals include:

• Eric Dickerson: A famous running back in professional football, who is in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
• Ernie Koy: A player in Major League Baseball.
• Huey Long: A singer who was part of the music group The Ink Spots.
• Ricky Seals-Jones: A tight end who plays in the NFL.
• George Sealy: The businessman after whom the city of Sealy was named.

See also

In Spanish: Sealy (Texas) para niños