Sabinal, Texas

Sabinal, Texas
City

Location of Sabinal, Texas

Mayor: Luis Landeros Jr
Coordinates: 29°19′14″N 99°28′8″W / 29.32056°N 99.46889°W / 29.32056; -99.46889Coordinates: 29°19′14″N 99°28′8″W / 29.32056°N 99.46889°W / 29.32056; -99.46889
Country United States
State Texas
County Uvalde
Area
 • Total 1.2 sq mi (3.1 km2)
 • Land 1.2 sq mi (3.1 km2)
 • Water 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2)
Elevation 958 ft (292 m)
Population (2010)
 • Total 1,695
 • Density 1,400/sq mi (550/km2)
Time zone Central (CST) (UTC-6)
 • Summer (DST) CDT (UTC-5)
ZIP code 78881
Area code(s) 830
FIPS code 48-64004[1]
GNIS feature ID 1367078[2]
The "Waiting Station", a historic building in Sabinal

Sabinal is a city in Uvalde County, Texas, United States. The population was 1,695 at the 2010 census.[3]

Geography

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).[4]

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

Climate

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.[5]

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
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%
Est. 20151,717[6]1.3%
U.S. Decennial Census[7]

2000 Census

As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 1,586 people, 560 households, and 417 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,336.3 people per square mile (514.6/km²). There were 655 housing units at an average density of 551.9/sq mi (212.5/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

The city is served by the Sabinal Independent School District.

References

  1. 1 2 "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. ↑ "Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Sabinal city, Texas". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Retrieved March 28, 2012.
  4. ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  5. ↑ Climate Summary for Sabinal, Texas
  6. ↑ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2015". Retrieved July 2, 2016.
  7. ↑ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
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