Sabine Parish, Louisiana Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Sabine Parish is located in Louisiana with a total population of 22,085. It is the 41st most populous county out of 64 in Louisiana.

Age Demographics

The median age in Sabine Parish is 41.3 years. This is 9% higher than the state median of 37.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Sabine Parish is $52,047. This is 13% lower than the state median of $60,023. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 34% lower. The poverty rate stands at 22.7%. This is 20% higher than the state poverty rate of 18.9%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 6.5%. This is 3% higher than the state rate of 6.3%. The median home value is $129,400. Housing costs are 38% lower than the state median of $208,700. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Sabine Parish is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 80.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 19% higher than the state average of 67.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Sabine Parish is White (non-Hispanic), making up 66.6% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 14.3%. The Black or African American population (14.3%) is well below the state average of 30.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.5%) is well below the state average of 7.0%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 1.7%.

Education

14.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 45% lower than the state rate of 26.6%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 85.7%.