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Sabinal

Texas · 1,364 residents · 1.187 sq mi
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Sabinal has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,962. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $68,800. The poverty rate of 32.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 67% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,364
−14%since 2000
from 1,586 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,149 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 1,336 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.1
+11%since 2000
from 35.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5009051K2K2K1990201020202024Sabinal
2024799
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$20,962
−47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,429 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,963
+69%since 2000
from $12,393 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
12.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
32.9%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 21.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information22.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade2.4%
US avg: 10%
Manufacturing2.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$68,800
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$763
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $371 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.8%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 80.2% in 2000
24.2% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+183%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic35.4%(561)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino64.1%(1,016)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score57.5%(911)
2020
White, non-Hispanic26.7%(364)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino71.6%(977)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.5%(6)
Diversity Score50.5%(689)
Diversity Score
50
−12%since 2000
from 57 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
76.2%
+13.8 ptssince 2000
from 62.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.6 min
+81%since 2000
from 19.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
97.8%
+27.2 ptssince 2009
from 70.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
21.2%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2011
from 5.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.1%
−16.2 ptssince 2011
from 64.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
11.2%
−40.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
Female
51.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.2%
−64.3 ptssince 2013
from 77.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sabinal, Texas?

Sabinal, Texas has about 1,364 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sabinal, Texas?

The typical household in Sabinal, Texas earns about $20,962 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 $68,800, and the typical rent is about $763 a month.

How educated are people in Sabinal, Texas?

About 8.5% 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 32.9% 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 220 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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