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Chambers County

Texas · 46,571 residents · 597.096 sq mi
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Chambers County is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $95,989. The county has grown rapidly, with population up 79% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $224,400. Households here earn about 50% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 110%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
46,571
+79%since 2000
from 26,031 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
78 / sq mi
+79%since 2000
from 44 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.8
+2%since 2000
from 35.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
17K26K36K45K55K1990201020202024Chambers County
202451K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$95,989
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,964 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,276
+88%since 2000
from $19,863 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
57.1%
+18.7 ptssince 2009
from 38.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade11.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$224,400
+110%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$990
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $487 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
85.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 83.6% in 2000
14.7% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+58%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic77.6%(20,210)
Black9.7%(2,525)
Hispanic / Latino10.8%(2,810)
Asian0.7%(172)
Other0%
Diversity Score45.1%(11,740)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic64.1%(29,858)
Black6.8%(3,148)
Hispanic / Latino23.5%(10,952)
Asian1.3%(622)
Other2.2%(1,006)
Diversity Score63.5%(29,564)
Segregation Score28.8%(13,427)
Diversity Score
63
+41%since 2000
from 45 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
29
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.5%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.7%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 76.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.7 min
+53%since 2000
from 18.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 86.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2011
from 5.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2011
from 63.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
41.4%
−14.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
49.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
6.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.2%
−72.2 ptssince 2013
from 83.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Compare Chambers County to nearby counties

CHAMBERS COUNTY VS
Jefferson County
Income$60,026−37%
Home value$169,500−24%
Population254,321+342%
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CHAMBERS COUNTY VS
Liberty County
Income$68,703−28%
Home value$181,700−19%
Population121,364+111%
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CHAMBERS COUNTY VS
Galveston County
Income$86,105−10%
Home value$314,600+40%
Population372,207+546%
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CHAMBERS COUNTY VS
Harris County
Income$74,983−22%
Home value$276,600+23%
Population5,045,026+8660%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chambers County, Texas?

Chambers County, Texas has about 46,571 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Chambers County, Texas earns about $95,989 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 $224,400, and the typical rent is about $990 a month.

How educated are people in Chambers County, Texas?

About 22.5% 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 14.4% 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 26,483 residents, a change of about 132 percent over that period.

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