Sabine County, Texas

Sabine County
The Sabine County Courthouse
Location within the U.S. state of Texas
Texas's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 31°20′N 93°51′W / 31.34°N 93.85°W / 31.34; -93.85
Country United States
State Texas
Founded1837
Named afterSabine River
SeatHemphill
Largest cityMilam
Area
  Total
577 sq mi (1,490 km2)
  Land491 sq mi (1,270 km2)
  Water85 sq mi (220 km2)  15%
Population
 (2020)
  Total
9,894
  Estimate 
(2022)
10,048
  Density17/sq mi (6.6/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
  Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district1st
Websitewww.co.sabine.tx.us

Sabine County is a county located on the central eastern border of the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2020 census, its population was 9,894. The county was organized on December 14, 1837, and named for the Sabine River, which forms its eastern border.