Chambers County, Texas

TX · FIPS 48071 Republican

Located in Texas, Chambers County has a population of 51,498 residents and a median age of 35.1 years, making it the #995 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 11.9%. The median home value is $329,500, and the median household income is $109,804, which is 46% above the national median.

51,498
Population
#995 of 3,222
$109,804
Median Income
+46.1% #103 of 3,222
35.1 years
Median Age
-9.8% #2,960 of 3,222
11.9%
Poverty Rate
-5.9% #1,240 of 3,222

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.

Population Trend

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Year-over-Year Population Growth

Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

90.4%
Native Born
9.6%
Foreign Born

Geographic Mobility (Past Year)

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%.

Income#103
$109,804
+46.1%
vs nation
97th percentile
Per Capita#617
$42,258
+2.4%
vs nation
81th percentile
Poverty#1,240
11.9%
-5.9%
vs nation
62th percentile
Unemployment#2,840
7.2%
+36.5%
vs nation
12th percentile

Income Distribution

Industry of Employment

Occupation

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%.

Home Value#496
$329,500
+16.9%
vs nation
85th percentile
Rent#185
$1,609
+38.3%
vs nation
94th percentile
Homeownership#412
81.6%
+26.6%
vs nation
87th percentile

Household Type

Education

In Chambers County, 21.9% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 34.9% below the national average, ranking #1,668 out of 3,222 counties.

Bachelor's Degree or Higher
21.9% −34.9% vs nation
Rank #1,668 of 3,222
48th percentile

Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend

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Health & Wellbeing

Life expectancy in Chambers County is 76.2 years. 19.1% of adults report poor or fair health and 14.0% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).

Life Expectancy#1,219
76.2
+1.3%
vs nation
60th percentile
Poor/Fair Health#1,636
19.1%
-2.4%
vs nation
48th percentile
Diabetes#2,050
11.8%
+6.0%
vs nation
35th percentile
Insufficient Sleep#2,132
39.4%
+5.6%
vs nation
32th percentile
Poor Mental Health Days#1,475
5.6
-0.9%
vs nation
53th percentile
Poor Physical Health Days#1,024
4.1
-7.8%
vs nation
68th percentile
Uninsured Rate#2,517
14.0%
+33.5%
vs nation
20th percentile
Physical Inactivity#1,348
25.0%
-5.2%
vs nation
57th percentile
Food Insecurity#2,040
15.6%
+8.3%
vs nation
35th percentile

Substance Use

14.7% of adults in Chambers County smoke , 38.7% are obese , and 21.1% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 21.3 per 100,000.

Adult Smoking#584
14.7%
-18.1%
vs nation
82th percentile
Adult Obesity#1,682
38.7%
+2.1%
vs nation
47th percentile
Excessive Drinking#2,042
21.1%
+6.1%
vs nation
35th percentile
Drug Overdose Deaths#651
21.3
-34.2%
vs nation
69th percentile

Safety

The homicide rate in Chambers County is 4.2 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 17.8 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 14.0 per 100,000.

Homicide Rate#464
4.2
-48.1%
vs nation
70th percentile
Suicide Rate#1,213
17.8
-9.6%
vs nation
53th percentile
Firearm Fatalities#1,134
15.9
-10.8%
vs nation
54th percentile
Motor Vehicle Deaths#825
14.0
-30.7%
vs nation
71th percentile

Families & Children

10.3% of children in Chambers County live in poverty and the infant mortality rate is 5.3 per 1,000 live births. The teen birth rate is 15.2 per 1,000 females age 15–19.

Infant Mortality#372
5.3
-21.6%
vs nation
73th percentile
Teen Birth Rate#940
15.2
-30.3%
vs nation
69th percentile
Child Poverty#368
10.3%
-45.8%
vs nation
88th percentile

Civic & Transportation

Voter turnout in Chambers County is 75.1%. The mean commute time is 35.7 min, which is 29.5% above the national average.

Voter Turnout
75.1% NaN% vs nation
Rank #NaN of NaN
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Voter Turnout Trend

Mean Commute Time
35.7 min +29.5% vs nation
Rank #228 of 3,222
93th percentile

Mean Commute Time Trend

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Elections

In the 2024 presidential election, Chambers County voted Republican with a margin of 65.6%. The vote was 16.8% Dem / 82.4% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 4.0 toward Republicans .

2024 REP +65.6%
16.8% 82.4%
Dem 24,971 votes Rep
2020 REP +61.6%
18.5% 80.1%
Dem 21,652 votes Rep
2016 REP +62.1%
17.6% 79.7%
Dem 16,661 votes Rep
2012 REP +61.2%
18.9% 80.1%
Dem 14,692 votes Rep
2008 REP +51.1%
24% 75.1%
Dem 13,292 votes Rep

Vote Share Over Time

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.