Chambers County, Texas Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Chambers County, Texas has a population of 51,498, the 70th most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $109,804 and the median home value is $329,500. The poverty rate is 11.8%.

Chambers County Quick Facts

Population 51,498

Median Household Income $109,80490% MOE ±$10,467

Median Home Value $329,50090% MOE ±$12,209

Poverty Rate 11.8%90% MOE ±2.8 pts

Unemployment Rate 7.3%90% MOE ±2.4 pts

Median Age 35.1 years90% MOE ±0.6 years

Homeownership Rate 81.6%90% MOE ±2.2 pts

Affordability Ratio 3.0x

Bachelor's Degree+ 21.9%90% MOE ±2.5 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 88.6%

Cities/Places 6

Population 51,498 70th of 254

Median Income $109,804 40% higher than state

Poverty Rate 11.8%

Unemployment 7.3%

How Chambers County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	41,305	51,498	+24.7%
Median household income	$112,168	$109,804	No clear change (-2.1%)
Median home value¹	$246,634	$329,500	+33.6%
Median gross rent	$1,130	$1,609	+42.4%

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Chambers

$109,804

$78,476

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Chambers

$329,500

$283,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 13.5%

$25K-$50K 7.4%

$50K-$100K 26.6%

$100K+ 52.5%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

2.7%

$10K-$15K

4.0%

$15K-$20K

4.7%

$20K-$25K

2.1%

$25K-$30K

2.5%

$30K-$35K

1.8%

$35K-$40K

0.9%

$40K-$45K

1.4%

$45K-$50K

0.9%

$50K-$60K

5.9%

$60K-$75K

6.8%

$75K-$100K

13.9%

$100K-$125K

11.2%

$125K-$150K

9.2%

$150K-$200K

14.5%

$200K+

17.6%

Employment

7.3% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

65.9% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 81.6%

Renter 18.4%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.0x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,609/mo 17.6% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

27.4%

18-34

22.5%

35-54

27.7%

55-74

18.1%

75+

4.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 67 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Chambers County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Beach City	3,309	$148,574	1.5%	$496,900
Winnie	3,290	$80,913	4.4%	$166,500
Anahuac	2,892	$77,500	17.6%	$226,900
Stowell	1,823	N/A	49.0%	$121,600
Cove	378	$57,292	13.2%	$280,800
Oak Island	354	$55,054	41.0%	$96,700

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Population Overview

Chambers County is located in Texas with a total population of 51,498. It is the 70th most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 6 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Chambers County is 35.1 years. This is 1% lower than the state median of 35.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Chambers County is $109,804. This is 40% higher than the state median of $78,476. It is also 36% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 11.8%. This is 14% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 7.3%. This is 38% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $329,500. Housing costs are 16% higher than the state median of $283,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.0x. 81.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 30% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Chambers County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 61.5% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 26.5%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (61.5% vs 39.1%). The Asian population (1.5%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.

Education

21.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 35% lower than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 88.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Chambers County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Texas and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Chambers County, Texas?

Chambers County has a population of 51,498, making it the 70th most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in Chambers County?

The median household income in Chambers County is $109,804 with a poverty rate of 11.8%.

How many cities are in Chambers County, Texas?

Chambers County contains 6 Census-designated places.