Sabine Parish, Louisiana Demographics 2026

Name: Sabine Parish, Louisiana Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Sabine Parish, Louisiana has a population of 21,977, the 41st most populous county in Louisiana. The median household income is $50,329 and the median home value is $123,100. The poverty rate is 23.7%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Sabine Parish Quick Facts

Population 21,977

Median Household Income $50,329

Median Home Value $123,100

Poverty Rate 23.7%

Unemployment Rate 6.6%

Median Age 41.8 years

Homeownership Rate 80.3%

Affordability Ratio 2.4x

Bachelor's Degree+ 13.6%

High School Graduation 85.7%

Cities/Places 9

Population 21,977 41st of 64

Median Income $50,329 17% lower than state

Poverty Rate 23.7%

Unemployment 6.6%

How Sabine Parish Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	22,085	21,977	-0.5%
Median household income	$52,047	$50,329	-3.3%
Median home value	$129,400	$123,100	-4.9%

Median Household Income

Sabine Parish

$50,329

$60,756

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Sabine Parish

$123,100

$216,500

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 27.1%

$25K-$50K 22.8%

$50K-$100K 27.2%

$100K+ 22.9%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

8.4%

$10K-$15K

8.9%

$15K-$20K

6.0%

$20K-$25K

3.9%

$25K-$30K

6.1%

$30K-$35K

6.1%

$35K-$40K

3.9%

$40K-$45K

3.5%

$45K-$50K

3.2%

$50K-$60K

5.3%

$60K-$75K

10.5%

$75K-$100K

11.3%

$100K-$125K

8.7%

$125K-$150K

4.5%

$150K-$200K

3.7%

$200K+

6.1%

Employment

6.6% Unemployment Rate State: 6.3%|National: 5.2%

47.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 80.3%

Renter 19.8%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.4x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $701/mo 16.7% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

23.2%

18-34

18.7%

35-54

23.0%

55-74

26.3%

75+

8.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 59 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Sabine Parish

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Many	2,166	$36,563	32.3%	$116,600
Zwolle	1,796	$27,688	42.0%	$75,900
Florien	714	$46,477	32.1%	$121,400
Pleasant Hill	605	$19,600	35.2%	$43,000
Converse	455	N/A	22.6%	$82,000
Noble	445	$71,250	19.3%	$66,500
Fort Jesup	286	N/A	50.0%	N/A
Fisher	176	$48,750	9.1%	$95,000
Belmont	161	$28,792	12.4%	N/A

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Population Overview

Sabine Parish is located in Louisiana with a total population of 21,977. It is the 41st most populous county out of 64 in Louisiana. The county encompasses 9 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Sabine Parish is 41.8 years. This is 10% higher than the state median of 38.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Sabine Parish is $50,329. This is 17% lower than the state median of $60,756. It is also 38% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 23.7%. This is 25% 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 6.6%. This is 5% higher than the state rate of 6.3%. The median home value is $123,100. Housing costs are 43% lower than the state median of $216,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x, 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 67.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Sabine Parish is White (non-Hispanic), making up 66.4% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 14.6%. The Black or African American population (14.6%) is well below the state average of 30.5%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.5%) is well below the state average of 7.2%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 1.7%.

Education

13.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 50% lower than the state rate of 27.0%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 85.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Sabine Parish come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Louisiana and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Sabine Parish, Louisiana?

Sabine Parish has a population of 21,977, making it the 41st most populous county in Louisiana.

What is the median income in Sabine Parish?

The median household income in Sabine Parish is $50,329 with a poverty rate of 23.7%.

How many cities are in Sabine Parish, Louisiana?

Sabine Parish contains 9 Census-designated places.