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Sabine Parish

Louisiana · 23,459 residents · 866.625 sq mi
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Sabine Parish has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,655. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $48,200. The poverty rate of 21.5% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
23,459
+4%since 1990
from 22,646 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
27 / sq mi
+4%since 1990
from 26 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
38.2
+11%since 1990
from 34.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,655
+20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,790 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,199
+78%since 1990
from $8,539 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
21.5%
−5.6 ptssince 1990
from 27.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$48,200
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $37,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$309
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $249 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
81.0%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 80.1% in 1990
19.0% rent
Afford Score
1.8
−19%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic79.1%(17,918)
Black17.5%(3,955)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(1,216)
Asian0.1%(26)
Diversity Score50.6%(11,467)
2000
White, non-Hispanic71.3%(16,726)
Black16.8%(3,934)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(642)
Asian0.1%(35)
Diversity Score43.8%(10,281)
Diversity Score
44
−13%since 1990
from 51 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.1%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 8.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
70.8%
+8.9 ptssince 1990
from 61.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 3.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.2 min
−7%since 1990
from 24.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare Sabine Parish to nearby counties

SABINE PARISH VS
Sabine County
Income$66,585+150%
Home value$153,100+218%
Population10,012−54%
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SABINE PARISH VS
Natchitoches Parish
Income$46,292+74%
Home value$171,300+255%
Population36,089+65%
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SABINE PARISH VS
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Income$48,578+82%
Home value$154,900+221%
Population27,381+25%
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SABINE PARISH VS
San Augustine County
Income$50,408+89%
Home value$99,900+107%
Population7,722−65%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sabine Parish, Louisiana?

Sabine Parish, Louisiana has about 23,459 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Sabine Parish, Louisiana?

The typical household in Sabine Parish, Louisiana earns about $26,655 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sabine Parish, Louisiana expensive?

In Sabine Parish, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $48,200, and the typical rent is about $309 a month.

How educated are people in Sabine Parish, Louisiana?

About 11.1% of adults age 25 and over in Sabine Parish, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sabine Parish, Louisiana?

About 21.5% of people in Sabine Parish, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sabine Parish, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Sabine Parish, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 813 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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8 ZIP codes
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