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Sabinal, TX
City in Uvalde County, Texas.
Population
799
Land area
1.2sq mi
People per sq mi
673
ZIP codes
0
Sabinal and its ZIP codes
Sabinal at a glance
- Sabinal is about 5.8 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $33,542, 57% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $80,100 (72% below Texas) and median rent is $556 a month.
Local data for Sabinal, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Sabinal, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$33,542
Poverty rate
36.5%
Median home value
$80,100
Median rent
$556/mo
Homeownership
75.4%
Bachelor's or higher
17.0%
Median age
53.7
Average commute
23.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (447), German Americans (65), Honduran Americans (53).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Uvalde County. PPP loans are for Sabinal.
Unemployment rate
4.9%
Aug 2026, +0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,734
9,739 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,292
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$164M
FY 2026, $6,669 per person
How people get to work
Sabinal, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.1%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked12.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other13.2%
- Worked from home2.3%
Average one-way commute: 23.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Sabinal, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
497
Countywide, mostly flash flood
Flood insurance policies
214
2.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
97° / 39°F
24.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Sabinal, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.4%
U.S. 33.3% +7.1 pts
Diabetes
17.4%
U.S. 12.1% +5.3 pts
Smoking
12.7%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
26.7%
U.S. 11.1% +15.6 pts
Cities near Sabinal
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| KnippaCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 5.1 |
| D'HanisCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.6 |
| HondoCity | 19 mi | 10 |
| UvaldeCity | 20 mi | 7.7 |
| UtopiaCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 3 |
| YanceyCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 5 |
| Uvalde EstatesCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 5.9 |
| BatesvilleCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 5.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Sabinal, TX in?
- Sabinal is in Uvalde County, Texas.
- What is the population of Sabinal, TX?
- About 799 people live in Sabinal, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Sabinal?
- Nearby places include Knippa (9.9 mi), D'Hanis (12 mi), Hondo (19 mi), Uvalde (20 mi), Utopia (21 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023