Sabine County, Texas
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Template:US County infobox Sabine County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of 2000, the population is 10,469. Its county seat is Hemphill6.
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Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,493 km² (577 mi²). 1,270 km² (490 mi²) of it is land and 224 km² (86 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 14.97% water.
Adjacent counties
- Shelby County (north)
- Sabine Parish, Louisiana (east)
- Newton County (south)
- Jasper County (southwest)
- San Augustine County (west)
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there were 10,469 people, 4,485 households, and 3,157 families residing in the county. The population density was 8/km² (21/mi²). There were 7,659 housing units at an average density of 6/km² (16/mi²). The racial makeup of the county was 87.85% White, 9.92% Black or African American, 0.41% Native American, 0.09% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.82% from other races, and 0.88% from two or more races. 1.81% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 4,485 households out of which 23.60% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.90% were married couples living together, 8.70% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.60% were non-families. 27.00% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.40% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 2.78.
In the county, the population was spread out with 21.10% under the age of 18, 5.60% from 18 to 24, 21.10% from 25 to 44, 27.20% from 45 to 64, and 24.90% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 47 years. For every 100 females there were 93.40 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.70 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $27,198, and the median income for a family was $32,554. Males had a median income of $28,695 versus $21,141 for females. The per capita income for the county was $15,821. 15.90% of the population and 11.80% of families were below the poverty line. 23.90% of those under the age of 18 and 12.70% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.
Cities and towns
External links
- Sabine County Chamber of Commerce
- Sabine County in Handbook of Texas Online at the University of Texas
