Fishing is just one of many activities you can enjoy in the Toledo Bend Lake area in Sabine Parish. Hiking, boating, birdwatching and golfing also attract thousands of visitors each year. A tourism and hospitality industry has evolved to support the many tourists who visit Sabine Parish.

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Many, Louisiana

In the heart of Toledo Bend Lake Country is the Town of Many, Louisiana. Many (pronouced Man-nee) offers a rich tradition, diverse culture, and a booming economy.

Founded in 1843, the town was named for Colonel John B. Many. Many offers the modern conveniences of a large city while retaining the charm and friendliness of a small southern town.

As the shopping hub of Sabine Parish, Many supports businesses, shops, and restaurants.

The nearby Hart Memorial Airport has been renovated to include a new, up-to-date terminal, new security features, and a newly overlaid, extended runway. Read More

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Sabine Parish: Land of Green Gold

Sabine Parish lies in the valley of the Sabine River for which it is named. Popularly referred to as Toledo Bend Country for its 186,000-acre man-made reservoir, Sabine Parish offers many competitive advantages to businesses and residents looking to relocate here.

Connected by rail, air, three nearby ports and access to Interstate 49, Sabine appeals to commercial establishments. The parish also affords its residents a high quality of life with good schools, low crime rates and abundant recreational opportunities.

Sabine Parish has become known as the Land of Green Gold, since timber and forestry represents the area’s most prominent industry of more than a century. Sabine Parish covers 1,012 sq. miles with a population of 24,233 residents. The civilian labor force of 9,731 earns an average household income of $40,251. The unemployment rate in Sabine Parish is 6.9%, well below the national average of 9.0%.

Sabine Parish Communities
Sabine Parish Demographics
Sabine Parish Workplace Statistics
Sabine Parish Transportation Infrastructure
Sabine Parish Major Employers
Tax Structure: Cost of Business

Sabine Parish Communities

• Many - Parish Seat	• Noble
• Zwolle	• Pleasant Hill
• Converse	• Ebarb
• Fisher	• Negreet
• Florien

Sabine Parish Population Demographics

(2010 U.S. Census)

Demographics
Population	24,233
Households	9,580
Median Age	41.5
Male Population	12,009 (49.6%)
Median Male Age	41.2
Female Population	23,507 (50.4%)
Median Female Age	40.5
5 Year Population Projection	23,507 to 26,766
Race
White	17,155 (70.8%)
African American	4,026 (16.6%)
American Indian or Alaska Native	2,082 (8.6%)
Asian	56 (.2)
Other	914 (3.8)
Hispanic Ethnicity	820 (3.4%)
Income
Median Household Income	$29,317
Average Household Income	$40,251
Per Capita Income	$16,538

Sabine Parish Workplace Statistics

Workforce
Civilian Labor	9,731
Employed	9,060
Unemployed	671
Unemployment rate	6.9%
White Collar Jobs	45.9%
Service Jobs	16.4%
Blue Collar Jobs	37.6%
Educational Attainment Diploma or Higher (Age 25+)	61.6%
High School Graduate	44.8%
Associate Degree	4.1%
Bachelor’s Degree	8.4%
Master’s or Doctorate	4.3%
Weekly Wages- 3Q 2010
Average Weekly Wage	$580

Sabine Parish Transportation Infrastructure

Major Interstates	Interstate 49 nearby
Major Highways	US 171, LA 6
Ports	Red River Port - 44.9 miles Port of Shreveport-Bossier - 69 miles Port of Natchitoches - 34.3 miles Greater Ouachita Port- 122 miles
Class 1 Railroads	Kansas City Railroad (KCS)
Airports	Hart Airport - 2.4 miles Shreveport Regional Airport - 80.9 miles

*Based on distance from parish seat

**All North Louisiana Ports are connected to deepwater ports.

Sabine Parish Major Employers

Private Employers	Employees
Boise Cascade, LLC	378
Big Star Supermarket of Many, Inc.	240
Sabine Medical Center	195
Public Employers
Sabine Parish School Board	850

Tax Structure: Cost of Doing Business

State Corporate Income Tax	4% on the first $25,000 of net income 5% on the next $25,000 6% on the next $50,000 7% on the next $100,000 8% on the excess of $200,000 Louisiana uses single sales factor
State Corporate Franchise Tax	$1.50 per $1,000 or major fraction thereof up to $300,000 $3.00 per $1,000 or major fraction thereof in excess of $300,000 Tax rates for individuals filing single, married, filing separately, or head of household
Unemployment Insurance Tax	Standard rate range is .10% - 6.2% Rate for new employers is the average rate for the particular industry Maximum unemployment weekly benefit is $258 for 26 weeks
Parish Property	43.94 Mills*
Total Sales Taxes in Sabine Parish	7.63%**
Total Sales Taxes in Converse	8.63
Total Sales Taxes in Many	8.88%
Total Sales Taxes in Zwolle	9.63%

* To calculate property tax, multiply the assessed value of the property by the appropriate millage rate. The assessed value is the fair market value of the property times 10% for real property or 15% for personal property.

** Sales taxes include a 4% state tax along with a local portion