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Beaumont, Texas
Beaumont, city, in Jefferson County, Texas. Beaumont had 112,967 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 1.8% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 115,282 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 113,279 (±107). GEOID 4807000.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
112,967
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 115,282 · ACS 2020-2024: 113,279 ±107
Median household income
$56,997
±$2,708 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$166,400
±$6,170 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$1,121
±$36 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
Where is Beaumont and what county is it in?
Beaumont is a city in Jefferson County, Texas. It covers 82.1 square miles of land, 1,403 residents per square mile in 2020.
Beaumont is in the Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 3 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Beaumont, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 112,967 people lived in Beaumont on July 1, 2025, down 1.8% since 2020, while Texas grew 8.8%. The 2020 Census counted 115,282 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 113,279 (±107).
| Measure | Beaumont | Jefferson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 113,279 ±107 | 253,878 | −4,872 |
| Households | 45,001 ±1,048 | 94,807 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.46 ±0.06 | 2.52 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 52,439 ±747 | 109,884 | no clear change |
Beaumont's population since 2000
From 113,866 in 2000 to 112,967 in 2025: down 0.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Beaumont as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Beaumont?
The median resident of Beaumont is 35.3 years old; 25.3% are under 18 and 16.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Black residents at 45.2%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 26.3%. 11.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Beaumont | Jefferson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.3 ±0.7 | 37.0 | +1.4 |
| Under 18 years | 25.3% ±0.9 pts | 24.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 16.3% ±0.6 pts | 15.5% | – |
| Male | 49.2% ±0.9 pts | 51.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 20.8% ±1.6 pts | 24.1% | +3.7 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 26.3% ±1.3 pts | 36.3% | −5.7 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 45.2% ±1.3 pts | 32.7% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 3.8% ±0.6 pts | 3.8% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.3% ±0.8 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 11.0% ±1.1 pts | 12.1% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 20.4% ±1.5 pts | 22.9% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.7% ±0.8 pts | 6.7% | – |
| With a disability | 15.8% ±1.1 pts | 15.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 20.3% ±1.8 pts | 20.6% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 87.2% ±1.3 pts | 85.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 24.9% ±1.6 pts | 19.7% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.1% ±0.9 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 88.9% ±1.2 pts | 88.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.2% ±0.4 pts | 1.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Beaumont earn?
Half of Beaumont's 45,001 households earn less than $56,997 a year (±$2,708), against $60,026 in Jefferson County and $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 the median was $62,312 in 2024 dollars, so it fell by $5,315 after inflation. 21.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Beaumont | Jefferson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $56,997 ±$2,708 | $60,026 | −$5,315 |
| Mean household income | $80,695 ±$2,854 | $84,539 | – |
| Per capita income | $32,642 ±$1,277 | $32,101 | −$2,205 |
| People below the poverty line | 21.2% ±1.9 pts | 19.5% | +2.6 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 28.6% ±4.1 pts | 25.9% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 18.1% ±1.6 pts | 16.9% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.4% ±0.9 pts | 95.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 90.4% ±1.1 pts | 90.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Beaumont?
Owners occupy 55.3% of Beaumont's occupied homes and renters 44.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $166,400 by its owner (±$6,170). The median renter pays $1,121 a month including utilities, and 46.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Beaumont | Jefferson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $166,400 ±$6,170 | $169,500 | +$26,593 |
| Median gross rent | $1,121 ±$36 | $1,117 | +$53 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 46.0% ±3.9 pts | 44.2% | +8.9 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,698 ±$59 | $1,737 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 55.3% ±2.0 pts | 62.5% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 44.7% ±2.0 pts | 37.5% | – |
| Housing units | 52,439 ±747 | 109,884 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.0% ±0.8 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.0% ±1.8 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 65.8% ±1.7 pts | 70.9% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.1% ±0.7 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.8% ±0.5 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 9.9% ±1.2 pts | 10.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 3.1% ±0.6 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 9.6% ±1.2 pts | 8.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Beaumont building?
Builders took permits for 157 new housing units in Beaumont in 2025 (157 in single-family houses), 1.4 per 1,000 residents against 6.6 across Texas.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Beaumont work and get to work?
84.0% of Beaumont's workers drive alone and 4.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 20.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.4%.
| Measure | Beaumont | Jefferson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 60.4% ±1.4 pts | 56.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.4% ±1.2 pts | 6.3% | +2.2 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 84.0% ±1.7 pts | 85.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.5% ±1.3 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.3% ±0.2 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Walked | 1.6% ±0.5 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 4.5% ±0.9 pts | 3.4% | +2.5 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 20.3 min ±0.9 | 21.2 min | +1.5 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Beaumont?
33 census tracts lie mostly in Beaumont, and 3 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $18,261 (Tract 1.03) to $130,625 (Tract 3.11).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 3.04Jefferson County | 6,206 | $69,978 |
| Tract 13.01Jefferson County | 6,156 | $53,468 |
| Tract 1.01Jefferson County | 6,089 | $65,797 |
| Tract 3.10Jefferson County | 5,507 | $75,313 |
| Tract 26Jefferson County | 4,746 | $38,526 |
| Tract 4Jefferson County | 4,721 | $56,932 |
| Tract 6Jefferson County | 4,682 | $40,945 |
| Tract 3.07Jefferson County | 5,131 | $55,784 |
| Tract 2Jefferson County | 4,471 | $75,873 |
| Tract 3.11Jefferson County | 4,313 | $130,625 |
| Tract 3.13Jefferson County | 3,949 | $43,510 |
| Tract 3.12Jefferson County | 3,897 | $121,179 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Beaumont) · Census block assignment files
How does Beaumont compare with other places in Texas?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Beaumont is the 284th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 39th-most populous of 1,224 in Texas.
Beaumont ranks 642nd of 933 places in Texas with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 39th | 1,224 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 662nd | 784 |
| Residents per square mile | 347th | 979 |
| Median household income | 642nd | 933 |
| Per capita income | 458th | 978 |
| Median home value | 592nd | 950 |
| Median gross rent | 429th | 852 |
| Poverty rate | 204th | 716 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 363rd | 877 |
| Median age | 569th | 973 |
| Owner-occupied share | 845th | 973 |
| Work from home | 523rd | 557 |
| Travel time to work | 767th | 976 |
Beaumont's figures with every place in Texas (CSV)
Every place in Texas, sortable · Compare Beaumont with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Beaumont?
3 of the 57 figures for Beaumont on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Beaumont are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Beaumont.