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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Chambers County

Texas · 26,031 residents · 597.096 sq mi
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Chambers County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $47,964. Population has grown 30% since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $71,100.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

26,031
+30%since 1990
from 20,088 in 1990
1990 – 2025
44 / sq mi
+30%since 1990
from 34 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.1
+7%since 1990
from 32.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
17K26K36K45K55K1990201020202024Chambers County
202451K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$47,964
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,671 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$19,863
+63%since 1990
from $12,218 in 1990
US average: $21,522
11.0%
−1.4 ptssince 1990
from 12.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$71,100
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $56,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$487
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $391 in 1990
US average: $602
83.6%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 80.9% in 1990
16.4% rent
1.5
−17%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic83.7%(16,806)
Black12.2%(2,442)
Hispanic / Latino5%(1,000)
Asian1.4%(272)
Diversity Score43.5%(8,746)
2000
White, non-Hispanic77.6%(20,210)
Black9.7%(2,525)
Hispanic / Latino10.8%(2,810)
Asian0.7%(172)
Diversity Score45.1%(11,740)
45
+4%since 1990
from 44 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.1%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 11.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
76.9%
+8.9 ptssince 1990
from 68.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.7%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 3.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.8 min
−18%since 1990
from 23.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chambers County, Texas?

Chambers County, Texas has about 26,031 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Chambers County, Texas?

The typical household in Chambers County, Texas earns about $47,964 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chambers County, Texas expensive?

In Chambers County, Texas, the median home is worth about $71,100, and the typical rent is about $487 a month.

How educated are people in Chambers County, Texas?

About 12.1% of adults age 25 and over in Chambers County, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chambers County, Texas?

About 11.0% of people in Chambers County, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chambers County, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Chambers County, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,943 residents, a change of about 30 percent over that period.

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