Chambers County, Texas Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 72nd-largest in Texas
The population of Chambers County, Texas is 49,178 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 72nd-largest county in Texas. The median household income is $108,114, the median home value is $289,900, and the median age is 35.3.
The population of Chambers County has grown 58.5% since 2010 (35,452 → 56,179), a +3.34% annualized rate.
49,178
Population
+3.34%
Annual growth
82
People / sq mi
$108,114
Median Income
$289,900
Median Home Value
Chambers County covers 597 sq mi of land at 82.3 people per square mile.
About Chambers County, TX
Among US counties, Chambers County stands out first on household income: a median of $108,114, above the US median of $78,538. Chambers County is a county in Texas with a population of 49,178.
Households here are among the highest-earning of all US counties: median income is $108,114, above the US median of $78,538. About 10.6% of residents live below the federal poverty level, below the national 12.4%. Home values run above average at $289,900, with typical rent around $1,548.
Degree attainment is mid-range for US counties: 23.0% of adults hold a four-year degree, below the national 35.0%. Most workers commute: only 5.4% work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 33 minutes each way.
Taken together, the income and housing figures place Chambers County firmly in the higher-cost, higher-earning tier of US counties — a profile that tends to track dense job markets and competitive housing.
Chambers County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Chambers County had a population of 35,452 in 2010 and 56,179 in 2024, a 58.5% growth over 14 years. The peak was 56,179 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 3.36%.
56,179
Population (2024)
35,452
Population (2010)
56,179
Peak (2024)
3.36%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 35,452 |
| 2011 | 35,693 |
| 2012 | 36,497 |
| 2013 | 37,359 |
| 2014 | 38,287 |
| 2015 | 39,025 |
| 2016 | 40,160 |
| 2017 | 41,249 |
| 2018 | 42,128 |
| 2019 | 43,726 |
| 2020 | 47,003 |
| 2021 | 48,714 |
| 2022 | 51,403 |
| 2023 | 54,193 |
| 2024 | 56,179 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 72.5% |
| Black or African American | 7.3% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.8% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
35.3
Median Age
48.9%
Female
51.1%
Male
12.6%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 23.0% · Seniors (65+): 12.6%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $108,114+$31,822 vs state |
| Mean household income | $118,778 |
| Per-capita income | $40,487 |
| Poverty rate | 10.6%+0.1% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 4.9% |
| Employment-to-population | 62.2% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Chambers County is professional & business services, accounting for 18.4% of workers.
How residents commute
0.1%
Drive alone
1.5%
Carpool
80.3%
Public transit
5.4%
Work from home
32.5 min
Avg commute
Housing
$289,900+$29,500 vs state
Median home value
$1,548
Median rent
82.4%
Homeownership rate
18,144
Total housing units
91.3%
Occupied
8.7%
Vacant
17.6%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
83.7%
With health insurance
97.7%
With broadband internet
18.2%
Foreign-born
8.2%
Veterans (18+)
10.9%
With a disability
79.7%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
89.5%
High School+
23.0%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Chambers County, Texas has a population of 49,178 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 72nd-largest county in Texas. Population density is 82 people per square mile.
The population of Chambers County has grown 58.5% since 2010 (35,452 → 56,179), a +3.34% annualized rate.
The median household income in Chambers County, Texas is $108,114, with mean (average) household income of $118,778 and per-capita income of $40,487. 10.6% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Chambers County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (72.5%), Black or African American (7.3%), Hispanic or Latino (0.8%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Chambers County, Texas is 35.3 years. Residents are 48.9% female and 51.1% male.
The median home value in Chambers County is $289,900 and median monthly rent is $1,548. 82.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 18,144 total housing units, 8.7% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Chambers County, Texas is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 18.4% of workers. The unemployment rate is 4.9%.
Houston is among the largest cities associated with Chambers County, Texas, with a population of 2,300,419.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.