Sabine County, Texas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Sabine County is located in Texas with a total population of 9,998. It is the 162nd most populous county out of 254 in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Sabine County is 54.3 years. This is 53% higher than the state median of 35.5 years. 13.1% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Sabine County is $59,924. This is 21% lower than the state median of $76,292. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 24% lower. The poverty rate stands at 14.3%. This is 4% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 6.9%. This is 35% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $131,900. Housing costs are 49% lower than the state median of $260,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x, Sabine County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 85.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 37% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Sabine County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 84.6% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 4.6%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (84.6% vs 39.9%). The Black or African American population (4.6%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (4.2%) is well below the state average of 39.5%. The Asian population (1.5%) is well below the state average of 5.3%.

Education

17.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 46% lower than the state rate of 33.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.3%.