Chambers County, Texas

TX · FIPS 48071 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 51,498 #995 / 3,222
69th
Median Household Income $109,804 +46.1% #103 / 3,222
97th
Median Age 35.1 years -9.8% #2,960 / 3,222
8th
Median Home Value $329,500 +16.9% #496 / 3,222
85th
Median Gross Rent $1,609 +38.3% #185 / 3,222
94th
Poverty Rate 11.9% -5.9% #1,240 / 3,222
62th

Demographics

Chambers County has a population of 51,498, making it the #995 most populous county in the US. The median age is 35.1 years, which is 9.8% below the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

90.4%
Native Born
9.6%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Chambers County is $109,804, ranking #103 out of 3,222 counties — 46.1% above the national median. The poverty rate is 11.9% and unemployment stands at 7.2%.

Median Household Income
$109,804 +46.1% vs nat'l
Rank #103 of 3,222
97th percentile
Per Capita Income
$42,258 +2.4% vs nat'l
Rank #617 of 3,222
81th percentile
Poverty Rate
11.9% −5.9% vs nat'l
Rank #1,240 of 3,222
62th percentile
Unemployment Rate
7.2% +36.5% vs nat'l
Rank #2,840 of 3,222
12th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
21.9% −34.9% vs nat'l
Rank #1,668 of 3,222
48th percentile
Mean Commute Time
35.7 min +29.5% vs nat'l
Rank #228 of 3,222
93th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Chambers County is $329,500 (+16.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,609/mo and the homeownership rate is 81.6%.

Median Home Value
$329,500 +16.9% vs nat'l
Rank #496 of 3,222
85th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$1,609 +38.3% vs nat'l
Rank #185 of 3,222
94th percentile
Homeownership Rate
81.6% +26.6% vs nat'l
Rank #412 of 3,222
87th percentile
81.6% Homeownership

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Health

84.1% of residents in Chambers County have health insurance coverage, which is 8.3% below the national rate.

84.1% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
84.1% −8.3% vs nat'l
Rank #2,953 of 3,222
8th percentile

About Chambers County, Texas

Chambers County, Texas has a total population of 51,498, making it the 995th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Chambers County is 35.1 years, which is 9.8% below the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Chambers County is $109,804, which ranks #103 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 46.1% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 11.9%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 7.2%.

The median home value in Chambers County is $329,500, 16.9% above the national median. Renters in Chambers County pay a median gross rent of $1,609 per month. The homeownership rate is 81.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Chambers County, 21.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 34.9% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 84.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 35.7 min.

Chambers County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 61.5% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (26.5%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (7.5%).

All data for Chambers County, Texas comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.