Sabinal, Texas

Coordinates: 29°19′14″N 99°28′8″W / 29.32056°N 99.46889°W / 29.32056; -99.46889
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Sabinal, Texas
City
Sabinal Methodist Church in downtown Sabinal
Sabinal Methodist Church in downtown Sabinal
Location of Sabinal, Texas
Location of Sabinal, Texas
Mayor: Charles D. Story
Mayor: Charles D. Story
Coordinates: 29°19′14″N 99°28′8″W / 29.32056°N 99.46889°W / 29.32056; -99.46889
CountryUnited States
StateTexas
CountyUvalde
Area
[1]
 • Total1.19 sq mi (3.08 km2)
 • Land1.19 sq mi (3.08 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
[2]
958 ft (292 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total2,614
 • Estimate 
(2019)[3]
1,673
 • Density1,409.44/sq mi (543.97/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
78881
Area code830
FIPS code48-64004[4]
GNIS feature ID1367078[2]
Websitehttps://www.cityofsabinal.org
The "Waiting Station", a historic building in Sabinal

Sabinal is a city in Uvalde County, Texas, United States. The population was 2,614 at the 2010 census.[5]

Geography[edit]

Sabinal is located at 29°19′14″N 99°28′8″W / 29.32056°N 99.46889°W / 29.32056; -99.46889 (29.320678, –99.468887).[6]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.2 square miles (3.1 km2), all land.

Climate[edit]

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Sabinal has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[7]

Demographics[edit]

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
19101,640—
19201,458−11.1%
19301,5868.8%
19401,76811.5%
19501,97411.7%
19601,747−11.5%
19701,554−11.0%
19801,82717.6%
19901,584−13.3%
20001,5860.1%
20101,6956.9%
2019 (est.)1,673[3]−1.3%
U.S. Decennial Census[8]

2020 Census[edit]

Sabinal racial composition[9]
(NH = Non-Hispanic)[a]
Race Number Percentage
White (NH) 364 26.69%
Black or African American (NH) 3 0.22%
Native American or Alaska Native (NH) 1 0.07%
Pacific Islander (NH) 1 0.07%
Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) 18 1.32%
Hispanic or Latino 977 71.63%
Total 1,364

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 1,364 people, 458 households, and 234 families residing in the city.

2000 Census[edit]

As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 1,586 people, 560 households, and 417 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,336.3 inhabitants per square mile (515.9/km2). There were 655 housing units at an average density of 551.9 per square mile (213.1/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 79.51% White, 0.06% African American, 0.19% Native American, 0.06% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 16.46% from other races, and 3.66% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 64.06% of the population.

There were 560 households, out of which 38.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.2% were married couples living together, 12.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.5% were non-families. 23.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.83 and the average family size was 3.39.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 30.1% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 25.9% from 25 to 44, 20.9% from 45 to 64, and 15.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $26,429, and the median income for a family was $31,776. Males had a median income of $25,169 versus $16,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,393. About 17.2% of families and 21.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 26.9% of those under age 18 and 19.8% of those age 65 or over.

Education[edit]

The city is served by the Sabinal Independent School District.

References[edit]

  1. ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
  2. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Sabinal, Texas
  3. ^ a b "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  4. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  5. ^ "Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Sabinal city, Texas". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 28, 2012.
  6. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  7. ^ Climate Summary for Sabinal, Texas
  8. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  9. ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved May 20, 2022.
  10. ^ https://www.census.gov/ [not specific enough to verify]
  11. ^ "About the Hispanic Population and its Origin". www.census.gov. Retrieved May 18, 2022.
  1. ^ Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos can be of any race.[10][11]
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