Sabine County, Texas
Sabine County: County in Texas, United States
About
Sabine County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 10,834 and a population density of 7 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 10,507 inhabitants. Its county seat is Hemphill. The county was created 188 years ago in 1836.

Quick Facts about Sabine County
Population : | 10,507 (2020) |
Country : | United States of America |
State : | Texas (United States) |
Different from : | Sabine Parish |
Area : | 1493 km2 |
Water as percent of area : | 15% |
Land as percent of area : | 85% |
Named for : | Sabine River |
Altitude : | 305 feet / 93 meters |
Capital : | Hemphill |
Establishment : | January 01, 1837 |
Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
Local time : | 23:24:31 (22nd February 2025) |
Density : | 7 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | -3.11% (2010-2020) |


Geography
Sabine County is located at 31°20'36"N 93°51'6"W (31.3432000, -93.8518000). It has 3 neighbors: Sabine Parish, Newton County and Shelby County.
Sabine County map
The largest city of Sabine County is Hemphill with a population of 1,211. Other cities include and Pineland population 794. See all Sabine County cities & populated places.
Sabine County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Sabine County.
City Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
Milam | 1,480 | Census designated place |
Hemphill | 1,211 | City in Sabine County, Texas, United States |
Pineland | 794 | City in Sabine County, Texas, United States |
- Official Website
Official website of Sabine County
Sabine County has 3 neighbours.
- Sabine Parish parish in Louisiana, United States
- Newton County county in Texas, United States
- Shelby County county in Texas, United States
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Sabine County decreased by 3.11% in 10 years.
Year | Population | % Change | Method |
2010 | 10,834 | - | census |
2011 | 10,727 | -1% | estimation process |
2012 | 10,524 | -1.93% | estimation process |
2013 | 10,424 | -0.96% | estimation process |
2014 | 10,428 | 0.04% | estimation process |
2015 | 10,440 | 0.11% | estimation process |
2016 | 10,381 | -0.57% | estimation process |
2017 | 10,417 | 0.35% | estimation process |
2018 | 10,576 | 1.5% | estimation process |
2019 | 10,542 | -0.32% | estimation process |
2020 | 10,507 | -0.33% | estimation process |
People born in Sabine County (3)
People born in Sabine County, including rancher C.C. Slaughter, rancher and banker John Bunyan Slaughter, baseball player Subby Byas, .
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