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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Sabine County

Texas · 10,469 residents · 491.71 sq mi
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Sabine County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,198. 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 $47,000. With a median age of 47.0, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 32% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 47.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

10,469
+9%since 1990
from 9,586 in 1990
1990 – 2025
21 / sq mi
+9%since 1990
from 19 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
47.0
+4%since 1990
from 45.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
9K10K10K11K11K1990201020202024Sabine County
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Section 02

Income & economy

$27,198
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,512 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,821
+50%since 1990
from $10,539 in 1990
US average: $21,522
15.9%
−3.3 ptssince 1990
from 19.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$47,000
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $38,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$319
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $258 in 1990
US average: $602
86.2%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 84.5% in 1990
13.8% rent
1.7
−22%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic87.3%(8,372)
Black11.6%(1,112)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(140)
Asian0.1%(14)
Diversity Score30.7%(2,944)
2000
White, non-Hispanic87.1%(9,115)
Black9.9%(1,039)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(189)
Asian0.1%(9)
Diversity Score26.8%(2,804)
27
−13%since 1990
from 31 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.6%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 9.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
72.5%
+11.7 ptssince 1990
from 60.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.0%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 3.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.2 min
−16%since 1990
from 22.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sabine County, Texas?

Sabine County, Texas has about 10,469 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Sabine County, Texas?

The typical household in Sabine County, Texas earns about $27,198 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sabine County, Texas expensive?

In Sabine County, Texas, the median home is worth about $47,000, and the typical rent is about $319 a month.

How educated are people in Sabine County, Texas?

About 10.6% of adults age 25 and over in Sabine County, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sabine County, Texas?

About 15.9% of people in Sabine County, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sabine County, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Sabine County, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 883 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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

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