County · Texas
Chambers County, Texas
Chambers County, Texas. Chambers County had 57,594 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 23.8% since 2020, faster than Texas (+8.8%). It holds 13 places (10 cities, villages and boroughs and 3 census-designated) and 8 census tracts. GEOID 48071.
Chambers County is one of the 10 counties of the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
57,594
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 46,571 · ACS 2020-2024: 51,498
Median household income
$109,804
±$10,467 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$329,500
±$12,209 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$1,609
±$140 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
How many people live in Chambers County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 46,571 residents in Chambers County. The Census Bureau estimates 57,594 for July 1, 2025, up 23.8% since 2020, faster than Texas (+8.8%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 51,498 over 597 square miles of land.
| Measure | Chambers County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 51,498 | 30,188,424 | +10,193 |
| Households | 17,229±420 | 10,992,816 | +3,160 |
| Average household size | 2.97±0.07 | 2.69 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 18,937±58 | 12,128,515 | +3,166 |
Chambers County's population since 2000
From 26,031 in 2000 to 57,594 in 2025: up 121.3%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Chambers County?
Chambers County holds 13 places: 10 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 3 census-designated places. The largest is Mont Belvieu with 10,673 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Mont Belvieu | 7,654 | $132,781 |
|---|---|---|
| Baytown | 83,701 | $59,910 |
| Beach City | 3,221 | $148,574 |
| Winnie | 3,162 | $80,913 |
| Anahuac | 1,980 | $77,500 |
| StowellGEOID 4870520 | 1,743 | not published |
| Old River-Winfree | 1,315 | $72,188 |
| CoveGEOID 4817336 | 525 | $57,292 |
| Oak IslandGEOID 4853004 | 371 | $55,054 |
| Texas City | 51,898 | $68,776 |
| Seabrook | 13,618 | $102,726 |
| Shoreacres | 1,566 | $130,815 |
| Morgan's Point | 273 | $76,250 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Chambers County?
The median resident of Chambers County is 35.1 years old; 27.4% are under 18 and 12.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 61.5%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 26.5%. 9.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Chambers County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.1±0.6 | 35.6 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 27.4%±0.2 pts | 25.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 12.6%±0.4 pts | 13.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 26.5% | 39.7% | +4.1 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 61.5%±0.4 pts | 39.1% | −5.5 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 7.5%±0.6 pts | 11.9% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.5%±0.2 pts | 5.5% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.7%±0.7 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 9.6%±1.4 pts | 17.6% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 20.9%±1.9 pts | 35.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.6%±1.5 pts | 6.2% | – |
| With a disability | 11.3%±1.5 pts | 12.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 15.9%±2.5 pts | 17.1% | +4.6 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 88.6%±1.9 pts | 86.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 21.9%±2.4 pts | 33.8% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.5%±1.1 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.0%±1.0 pts | 2.0% | – |
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 Chambers County earn?
Half of Chambers County's 17,229 households earn less than $109,804 a year (±$10,467), against $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 it was $112,167 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Chambers County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $109,804±$10,467 | $78,476 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $127,986±$10,046 | $109,933 | – |
| Per capita income | $42,258±$2,624 | $40,752 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 11.9%±2.8 pts | 13.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 13.6%±4.8 pts | 18.7% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 5.8%±1.6 pts | 11.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 90.5%±2.6 pts | 91.4% | – |
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 Chambers County?
Owners occupy 81.6% of Chambers County's occupied homes and renters 18.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $329,500 by its owner (±$12,209). The median renter pays $1,609 a month including utilities, and 30.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Chambers County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $329,500±$12,209 | $283,800 | +$82,869 |
| Median gross rent | $1,609±$140 | $1,403 | +$479 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 30.1%±9.8 pts | 42.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,317±$107 | $2,106 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 81.6%±3.1 pts | 62.6% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 18,937±58 | 12,128,515 | +3,166 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.7%±0.6 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 10.2%±6.1 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 78.1%±3.1 pts | 64.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 14.4%±2.9 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 12.0%±2.2 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 1.8%±0.9 pts | 3.1% | – |
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 Chambers County building?
Builders took permits for 564 new housing units across Chambers County in 2025 (562 single-family), 9.8 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Chambers County get to work?
76.1% of Chambers County's workers drive alone and 7.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 32.6 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 7.3%.
| Measure | Chambers County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 65.9%±2.1 pts | 65.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 7.3%±2.3 pts | 5.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 76.1%±3.6 pts | 71.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 15.1%±3.8 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 1.5%±0.7 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 7.1%±1.7 pts | 14.4% | +4.9 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 32.6 min±2.6 | 26.7 min | +3.6 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 are Chambers County's census tracts?
Chambers County is divided into 8 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $70,753 (Tract 7103) to $132,606 (Tract 7102.02).
| Tract 710148071710100 | 12,256±978 | $126,981 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 7102.0148071710201 | 9,570±1,236 | $99,885 |
| Tract 7102.0248071710202 | 15,383±1,236 | $132,606 |
| Tract 710348071710300 | 3,647±627 | $70,753 |
| Tract 7104.0148071710401 | 6,599±1,195 | $77,331 |
| Tract 710548071710500 | 4,043±880 | $85,370 |
| Tract 710648071710600 | 0±15 | not published |
| Tract 990048071990000 | 0±15 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Chambers County compare with Texas's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 70th of 253 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 9th of 254 |
| Residents per square mile | 56th of 254 |
| Median household income | 7th of 253 |
| Median home value | 17th of 247 |
| Median gross rent | 7th of 245 |
| Poverty rate | 158th of 240 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 105th of 252 |
| Median age | 200th of 254 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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 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 Chambers County 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' school search.