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Sabinal

Texas · 1,378 residents (2025 est.) · 1.19 sq mi
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With 799 people, Sabinal is a city in Texas. At a median age of 53.7, this is an older place than the country as a whole. 36.5% of locals live below the federal poverty line. Households here earn about 57% less than in Texas as a whole. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. There are 787 fewer people here than in 2000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 53.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

799
−50%since 2000
from 1,586 in 2000
1,378 in 2025 (Census Bureau estimate)
1990 – 2025
673 / sq mi
−49%since 2009
from 1,317 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
53.7
+53%since 2000
from 35.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
1.19 sq mi
Population, 19902024
5009051K2K2K19902000201020202024Sabinal
2024799
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 511%(88)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 92.6%(21)
US avg: 6%
10 to 145.1%(41)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 1910.5%(84)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240%(0)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 340%(0)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 449.8%(78)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5414.4%(115)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6427.7%(221)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7410%(80)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 847.6%(61)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.3%(10)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$33,542
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,429 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$17,905
+44%since 2000
from $12,393 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
10.4%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
36.5%
+14.9 ptssince 2000
from 21.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.322
−36%since 2010
from 0.503 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing18.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction18.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Information12%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade8.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

$80,100
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
$556
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $371 in 2000
US average: $1,442
75.4%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 80.2% in 2000
24.6% rent
27.2%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
2.36 people
−9%since 2009
from 2.60 people in 2009
US average: 2.54
13.3%
−17.2 ptssince 2009
from 30.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
38.6%
+16.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
2.4
−16%since 2009
from 2.8 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
53
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic35.4%(561)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino64.1%(1,016)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic31%(248)
Black1.6%(13)
Hispanic / Latino66%(527)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.4%(11)
59
−6%since 2009
from 62 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican55.9%(447)
Honduran6.6%(53)
Spaniard2.5%(20)
Ancestry
German8.1%(65)
Irish6%(48)
American4%(32)
Scottish2.8%(22)
English2.6%(21)
Scotch-Irish2.5%(20)
Swedish2.4%(19)
British0.9%(7)
Section 05

Education

17.0%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
79.6%
+17.2 ptssince 2000
from 62.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
5.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.0 min
+20%since 2000
from 19.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
72.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 70.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
−17.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
2.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
12.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
11.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

7.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2011
from 5.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
57.0%
−7.2 ptssince 2011
from 64.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
56.1%
−22.8 ptssince 2020
from 78.9% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
0.0%
−12.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
17.6%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

51.3%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
48.7%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
9.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
10.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
32.8%
+16.8 ptssince 2012
from 16.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
31.7%
+9.2 ptssince 2013
from 22.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
53.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2017
from 56.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
63.6%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 58.5% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
92.5%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 97.2% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
42.2%
−17.1 ptssince 2016
from 59.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
57.8%
+20.9 ptssince 2016
from 36.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married40.1%(133)
Married43.7%(145)
Widowed5.7%(19)
Divorced10.5%(35)
Women 15+
Never married4.7%(15)
Married56.2%(178)
Widowed19.6%(62)
Divorced19.6%(62)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

31.7%
+9.2 ptssince 2013
from 22.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
17.0%
−32.6 ptssince 2020
from 49.6% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
11.9%
−5.5 ptssince 2020
from 17.4% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
26.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 27.8% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
33.2%
+18.0 ptssince 2020
from 15.2% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
3.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
30.5%
−34.6 ptssince 2020
from 65.1% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
46.8%
+6.8 ptssince 2020
from 40.0% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)0%(0)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)74.2%(46)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era0%(0)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 62 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sabinal, Texas?

Sabinal, Texas has about 799 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sabinal, Texas?

The typical household in Sabinal, Texas earns about $33,542 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sabinal, Texas expensive?

In Sabinal, Texas, the median home is worth about $80,100, and the typical rent is about $556 a month.

How educated are people in Sabinal, Texas?

About 17.0% of adults age 25 and over in Sabinal, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sabinal, Texas?

About 36.5% of people in Sabinal, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sabinal, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Sabinal, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 785 residents, a change of about -50 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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