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Sabine County

Texas · 9,894 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 $38,917. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 17% 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 $99,900. With a median age of 53.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 39% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 53.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,894
−5%since 2000
from 10,469 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
20 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 21 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
53.8
+14%since 2000
from 47.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K10K10K11K11K1990201020202024Sabine County
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,917
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,198 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,345
+73%since 2000
from $15,821 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.5%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade6.8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction2.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing1.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$99,900
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$659
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $319 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
84.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 86.2% in 2000
15.3% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+49%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.1%(9,115)
Black9.9%(1,039)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(189)
Asian0.1%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score26.8%(2,804)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic84%(8,307)
Black7.4%(734)
Hispanic / Latino4%(393)
Asian0.5%(52)
Other4.9%(482)
Diversity Score37%(3,663)
Segregation Score21.7%(2,145)
Diversity Score
37
+38%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
22
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.4%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.7%
+13.2 ptssince 2000
from 72.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.0 min
+51%since 2000
from 19.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.9%
+14.1 ptssince 2009
from 75.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 9.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
41.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2011
from 39.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.8%
−31.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
52.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.9%
−64.0 ptssince 2013
from 75.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Compare Sabine County to nearby counties

SABINE COUNTY VS
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Income$50,408+30%
Home value$99,900same
Population7,722−23%
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SABINE COUNTY VS
Sabine Parish
Income$50,329+29%
Home value$123,100+23%
Population21,834+118%
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SABINE COUNTY VS
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Income$49,776+28%
Home value$101,500+2%
Population24,286+143%
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SABINE COUNTY VS
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Income$42,618+10%
Home value$103,100+3%
Population11,954+19%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sabine County, Texas?

Sabine County, Texas has about 9,894 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Sabine County, Texas earns about $38,917 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 $99,900, and the typical rent is about $659 a month.

How educated are people in Sabine County, Texas?

About 17.4% 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 18.8% 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 308 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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