Silsbee, Texas Demographics & Population 2026
Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Silsbee, Texas had a total population of 6,842, the 345th largest city in Texas, with a median household income of $59,907, which is 24% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 20.0%.
Key Takeaways
- Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x.
Silsbee Quick Facts
How Silsbee 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 | 6,634 | 6,842 | +3.1% |
| Median household income | $56,654 | $59,907 | No clear change (+5.7%) |
| Median home value¹ | $132,547 | $148,400 | No clear change (+12.0%) |
| Median gross rent | $987 | $1,011 | No clear change (+2.4%) |
How Silsbee Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
- White: 56.8%
- Black: 28.6%
- Hispanic: 6.6%
- Asian: 0.1%
- Other: 0.6%
Diversity Index
A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.
State average: 67 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
- < High School: 9.9%
- HS Diploma: 37.9%
- Some College: 22.8%
- Associate's: 11.0%
- Bachelor's: 14.3%
- Graduate+: 4.1%
Silsbee Rankings in Texas
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Other Cities in Hardin County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lumberton | 13,963 | $107,623 | 3.7% | $291,900 |
| Kountze | 2,367 | $65,969 | 11.5% | $127,300 |
| Sour Lake | 2,130 | $73,241 | 12.6% | $173,800 |
| Pinewood Estates | 1,516 | $157,553 | 1.1% | $340,900 |
| Wildwood | 584 | $64,366 | 6.3% | $221,300 |
| Rose Hill Acres | 324 | $81,875 | 11.4% | $214,000 |
Cities Similar to Silsbee
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seminole | 7,184 | $60,390 | $177,000 | 18.4% | 6.5% |
| Sealy | 7,053 | $56,514 | $261,100 | 12.6% | 21.4% |
| Wilmer | 6,391 | $59,626 | $157,200 | 15.8% | 32.7% |
| Willis | 6,878 | $68,632 | $124,300 | 15.7% | 11.1% |
| Lacy-Lakeview | 7,274 | $56,924 | $160,600 | 12.6% | 13.1% |
Population Overview
Silsbee is a small city located in Texas, within Hardin County. The total population is 6,842. It ranks as the 345th most populous out of 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas.
Age Demographics
The median age in Silsbee is 40.3 years. This is 13% higher than the state median of 35.6 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Silsbee is $59,907. This is 24% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 26% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 20.0%. This is 45% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 7.3%. This is 39% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $148,400. Housing costs are 48% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Silsbee is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 67.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% higher than the state average of 62.6%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Silsbee is White (non-Hispanic), making up 56.8% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 28.6%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (28.6% vs 11.9%). The Hispanic or Latino population (6.6%) is well below the state average of 39.7%. The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.
Education
18.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 45% 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 90.1%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Silsbee, Texas is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Texas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Silsbee, Texas?
Silsbee, Texas has a population of 6,842 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Silsbee, TX?
The median household income in Silsbee is $59,907, which is 26% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Silsbee, TX?
The poverty rate in Silsbee is 20.0%. This means approximately 1,309 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Silsbee, Texas?
Silsbee's population is 56.8% White, 28.6% Black, 6.6% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.1% Asian.
What is the median home value in Silsbee, TX?
The median home value in Silsbee is $148,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 2.5x.
How educated is Silsbee, Texas?
18.4% of adults (25+) in Silsbee hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 4.1% hold a graduate or professional degree.