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Beaumont

Texas · 115,282 residents · 82.139 sq mi
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Beaumont has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,168. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $123,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
115,282
+1%since 2000
from 113,866 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,403 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 1,386 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.8
+7%since 2000
from 34.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
109K112K114K117K120K1990201020202024Beaumont
2024113K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,168
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,559 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,466
+53%since 2000
from $18,632 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.2%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 19.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade9.5%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$123,700
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$868
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $488 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
54.0%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 59.9% in 2000
46.0% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+35%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic42.7%(48,595)
Black45.6%(51,928)
Hispanic / Latino7.9%(9,028)
Asian2.5%(2,808)
Other0%
Diversity Score74%(84,300)
2020
White, non-Hispanic28.2%(32,549)
Black46.9%(54,034)
Hispanic / Latino17.9%(20,607)
Asian3.8%(4,328)
Other1.6%(1,890)
Diversity Score82%(94,511)
Diversity Score
82
+11%since 2000
from 74 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 21.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.3%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 80.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.7 min
+46%since 2000
from 12.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 82.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.6%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 10.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 61.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.1%
−34.2 ptssince 2009
from 63.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
51.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
11.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
20.1%
−55.9 ptssince 2013
from 76.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Beaumont, Texas?

Beaumont, Texas has about 115,282 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Beaumont, Texas?

The typical household in Beaumont, Texas earns about $48,168 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Beaumont, Texas expensive?

In Beaumont, Texas, the median home is worth about $123,700, and the typical rent is about $868 a month.

How educated are people in Beaumont, Texas?

About 24.5% of adults age 25 and over in Beaumont, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Beaumont, Texas?

About 18.9% of people in Beaumont, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Beaumont, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Beaumont, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 959 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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