Population 51,498 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Chambers County
Household size in Chambers County
| Period | Chambers County | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.02 | 2.96 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.97 | 3.00 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.93 | 2.98 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.03 | 2.91 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.01 | −0.05 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Chambers County is a place of big households: 3.03 people per home on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. Numbers like that usually point to plenty of families with kids. Households are largest in the north and smallest in the south.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Chambers County
| Period | Chambers County | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.7 | 34.0 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.3 | 34.8 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 37.2 | 35.6 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 36.1 | 36.4 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.4 | +2.3 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
Chambers County is young: half of its residents are under 36.1, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young families with children. The median age has crept up from 35.7 in 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Chambers County
| Period | Chambers County | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.8% | 13.7% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.2% | 13.7% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 12.0% | 13.3% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.6% | 13.5% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.2 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 8.6% of households in Chambers County, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 4.2 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Chambers County has a lower share of single-parent households than the great majority of Texas counties.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Chambers County
Renters in Chambers County
| Period | Chambers County | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.8% | 36.6% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 17.6% | 38.6% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.1% | 39.5% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 18.4% | 38.8% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +4.7 pts | +2.2 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Chambers County is largely a place of homeowners: only 18.4% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 37.4% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. The renter share has risen 4.7 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Chambers County
| Period | Chambers County | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.9% | 11.3% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.0% | 10.1% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.7% | 9.3% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.4% | 8.6% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −5.5 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Chambers County than nationally: 7.4%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 5.5 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of Texas' 254 counties, only 15 have a lower vacancy rate.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Chambers County
| Period | Chambers County | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1991 | 1985 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1994 | 1987 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1996 | 1988 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2002 | 1993 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +12 | +8 | +8 | +6 |
Chambers County has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 2002, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1991 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the north, while the south has the oldest housing. Only nine of Texas' 254 counties have newer homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Chambers County
| Period | Chambers County | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $853 | $1,018 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $977 | $1,103 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,232 | $1,300 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,816 | $1,649 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$963 | +$631 | +$639 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Chambers County costs $1,816 a month with utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $963 a month since 2006–10, up 113%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 29.7% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. The priciest rents are in the west; the most affordable are in the east.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Chambers County
Bachelor's degrees in Chambers County
| Period | Chambers County | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.9% | 29.2% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.2% | 30.4% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.4% | 32.5% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 22.6% | 35.9% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.7 pts | +6.7 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Chambers County have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 22.6%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree is up 6.7 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the northwest and least in the east.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Chambers County
| Period | Chambers County | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 86.1% | 80.9% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 85.1% | 81.9% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 89.3% | 83.6% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 89.0% | 84.8% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.8 pts | +3.9 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in Chambers County have finished high school as nationally: 89.0%, against 89.3%. The rate is higher than in the Houston area overall (84.8%). Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 2.8 points, as it has nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Chambers County
| Period | Chambers County | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.2% | 6.9% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.4% | 7.7% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.7% | 5.6% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.8% | 6.2% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.6 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been harder to find in Chambers County than nationally: unemployment was 6.8%, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has edged up 0.6 points, even as the national rate fell. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Chambers County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chambers County | 3.03 | 36.1 | 8.6% | 18.4% | 7.4% | 2002 | $1,816 | 22.6% | 89.0% | 6.8% |
| Liberty County | 3.43 | 32.3 | 13.3% | 17.7% | 14.3% | 1999 | $1,063 | 11.0% | 73.5% | 6.8% |
| Galveston County | 2.66 | 39.6 | 11.2% | 32.4% | 10.1% | 1992 | $1,583 | 36.6% | 90.3% | 5.8% |
| Harris County | 2.88 | 35.6 | 15.0% | 45.3% | 8.6% | 1989 | $1,605 | 33.6% | 82.1% | 6.9% |
| Jefferson County | 2.60 | 38.1 | 17.1% | 37.5% | 13.9% | 1980 | $1,212 | 20.2% | 85.2% | 6.1% |
| Hardin County | 2.63 | 39.9 | 11.9% | 17.7% | 12.5% | 1991 | $1,105 | 22.0% | 91.6% | 5.6% |
| Brazoria County | 2.93 | 37.2 | 11.9% | 25.9% | 11.7% | 1995 | $1,626 | 34.7% | 88.9% | 4.4% |
| Montgomery County | 2.87 | 38.1 | 10.0% | 28.2% | 8.0% | 2003 | $1,665 | 38.4% | 89.7% | 4.5% |
| Fort Bend County | 3.14 | 37.8 | 10.3% | 23.0% | 5.6% | 2004 | $2,000 | 51.1% | 92.1% | 4.9% |
| Orange County | 2.67 | 39.1 | 12.3% | 24.8% | 13.9% | 1985 | $1,194 | 18.6% | 90.8% | 5.9% |
| Waller County | 3.05 | 34.3 | 13.1% | 28.0% | 10.8% | 1999 | $1,511 | 28.8% | 86.5% | 6.5% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Chambers County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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