Sabine County, Texas Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Sabine County, Texas has a population of 10,023, the 162nd most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $66,585 and the median home value is $153,100. The poverty rate is 11.0%.

Sabine County Quick Facts

Population 10,023

Median Household Income $66,58590% MOE ±$7,963

Median Home Value $153,10090% MOE ±$20,788

Poverty Rate 11.0%90% MOE ±3.4 pts

Unemployment Rate 4.7%90% MOE ±2.6 pts

Median Age 54.2 years90% MOE ±0.6 years

Homeownership Rate 85.7%90% MOE ±3.1 pts

Affordability Ratio 2.3x

Bachelor's Degree+ 14.3%90% MOE ±3.5 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 87.8%

Cities/Places 3

Population 10,023 162nd of 254

Median Income $66,585 15% lower than state

Poverty Rate 11.0%

Unemployment 4.7%

How Sabine County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	10,471	10,023	-4.3%
Median household income	$43,065	$66,585	+54.6%
Median home value¹	$143,131	$153,100	No clear change (+7.0%)
Median gross rent	$697	$844	No clear change (+21.2%)

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Sabine

$66,585

$78,476

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Sabine

$153,100

$283,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 20.3%

$25K-$50K 18.8%

$50K-$100K 35.5%

$100K+ 25.4%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.6%

$10K-$15K

6.2%

$15K-$20K

4.9%

$20K-$25K

3.6%

$25K-$30K

2.5%

$30K-$35K

3.6%

$35K-$40K

3.1%

$40K-$45K

5.1%

$45K-$50K

4.5%

$50K-$60K

4.4%

$60K-$75K

16.4%

$75K-$100K

14.7%

$100K-$125K

12.3%

$125K-$150K

3.8%

$150K-$200K

4.5%

$200K+

4.9%

Employment

4.7% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

46.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 85.7%

Renter 14.3%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.3x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $844/mo 15.2% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

17.8%

18-34

12.5%

35-54

21.2%

55-74

35.5%

75+

13.0%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 67 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Sabine County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Hemphill	1,488	$67,260	16.6%	$125,700
Milam	1,258	$50,781	14.9%	$206,300
Pineland	817	$31,858	40.9%	$80,700

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Population Overview

Sabine County is located in Texas with a total population of 10,023. It is the 162nd most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 3 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Sabine County is 54.2 years. This is 52% higher than the state median of 35.6 years. 13.0% 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 $66,585. This is 15% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 18% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 11.0%. This is 20% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 4.7%. This is 10% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $153,100. Housing costs are 46% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x, Sabine County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 85.7% 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 84.5% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 6.8%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (84.5% vs 39.1%). The Hispanic or Latino population (1.7%) is well below the state average of 39.7%. The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.

Education

14.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 58% lower than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Sabine County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Texas 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 County, Texas?

Sabine County has a population of 10,023, making it the 162nd most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in Sabine County?

The median household income in Sabine County is $66,585 with a poverty rate of 11.0%.

How many cities are in Sabine County, Texas?

Sabine County contains 3 Census-designated places.