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Sabine County, Texas
Sabine County, Texas. Sabine County had 10,012 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.1% since 2020, slower than Texas (+8.8%). It holds 3 places (2 cities, villages and boroughs and 1 census-designated) and 3 census tracts. GEOID 48403.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
10,012
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 9,894 · ACS 2020-2024: 10,023
Median household income
$66,585
±$7,963 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$153,100
±$20,788 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$844
±$279 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
How many people live in Sabine County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 9,894 residents in Sabine County. The Census Bureau estimates 10,012 for July 1, 2025, up 1.1% since 2020, slower than Texas (+8.8%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 10,023 over 492 square miles of land.
| Measure | Sabine County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 10,023 | 30,188,424 | −448 |
| Households | 4,649±329 | 10,992,816 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.13±0.15 | 2.69 | −0.28 |
| Housing units | 7,697±24 | 12,128,515 | −609 |
Sabine County's population since 2000
From 10,469 in 2000 to 10,012 in 2025: down 4.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Sabine County?
Sabine County holds 3 places: 2 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is Milam with 1,258 residents (2020-2024). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Sabine County?
The median resident of Sabine County is 54.2 years old; 17.8% are under 18 and 30.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 84.5%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 6.8%.
| Measure | Sabine County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 54.2±0.6 | 35.6 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 17.8%±0.2 pts | 25.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 30.5%±0.9 pts | 13.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.6%±1.4 pts | 39.7% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 84.5%±0.8 pts | 39.1% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 6.8%±2.2 pts | 11.9% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.7%±0.9 pts | 5.5% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.7 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.0%±2.0 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.7%±0.8 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.6%±0.5 pts | 17.6% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.1%±0.6 pts | 35.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 12.9%±3.1 pts | 6.2% | – |
| With a disability | 26.2%±3.3 pts | 12.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 12.8%±3.7 pts | 17.1% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 87.8%±3.1 pts | 86.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 14.3%±3.4 pts | 33.8% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.5%±2.0 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.2%±1.0 pts | 2.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Sabine County earn?
Half of Sabine County's 4,649 households earn less than $66,585 a year (±$7,963), against $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 the median was $43,064 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $23,521 after inflation. 11.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Sabine County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $66,585±$7,963 | $78,476 | +$23,521 |
| Mean household income | $82,184±$11,451 | $109,933 | – |
| Per capita income | $38,857±$7,715 | $40,752 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 11.0%±3.4 pts | 13.8% | −9.1 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 8.8%±6.9 pts | 18.7% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 14.9%±4.4 pts | 11.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 86.0%±3.8 pts | 91.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Sabine County?
Owners occupy 85.7% of Sabine County's occupied homes and renters 14.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $153,100 by its owner (±$20,788). The median renter pays $844 a month including utilities, and 22.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Sabine County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $153,100±$20,788 | $283,800 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $844±$279 | $1,403 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 22.6%±10.0 pts | 42.3% | −27.1 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,488±$431 | $2,106 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 85.7%±3.8 pts | 62.6% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 7,697±24 | 12,128,515 | −609 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 3.7%±3.4 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.8%±6.6 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 58.6%±5.0 pts | 64.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 35.2%±5.3 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.9%±1.3 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 2.6%±1.3 pts | 3.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Sabine County building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units across Sabine County in 2025 (0 single-family), 0.0 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Sabine County get to work?
74.7% of Sabine County's workers drive alone and 7.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 29.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.7%.
| Measure | Sabine County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 46.5%±3.0 pts | 65.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.7%±2.7 pts | 5.3% | −4.0 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 74.7%±5.7 pts | 71.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 15.5%±5.6 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±1.4 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 2.8%±2.6 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 7.0%±3.6 pts | 14.4% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 29.5 min±4.3 | 26.7 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Sabine County's census tracts?
Sabine County is divided into 3 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $62,130 (Tract 9501) to $69,784 (Tract 9502).
| Tract 950148403950100 | 2,107±352 | $62,130 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 950248403950200 | 3,235±399 | $69,784 |
| Tract 950348403950300 | 4,681±435 | $67,661 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Sabine County compare with Texas's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 162nd of 253 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 151st of 254 |
| Residents per square mile | 132nd of 254 |
| Median household income | 110th of 253 |
| Median home value | 149th of 247 |
| Median gross rent | 178th of 245 |
| Poverty rate | 183rd of 240 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 210th of 252 |
| Median age | 9th of 254 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Sabine County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.