Chambers County, Texas
County
Overview
- County Name
- Chambers County
- State
- Texas
- FIPS Code
- 48071
- State FIPS
- 48
- County FIPS
- 071
Geography
- Land Area
- 597.21 sq mi
- Water Area
- 273.94 sq mi
- Total Area
- 871.15 sq mi
- Latitude
- 29.696374
- Longitude
- -94.669445
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 48,671
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 34,615
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 37,574 | 77.2% |
| Hispanic | 11,099 | 22.8% |
| White | 31,860 | 65.5% |
| Black | 3,881 | 8.0% |
| Asian | 684 | 1.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 85 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 35 | 0.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 28,191 | 81.4% |
| Hispanic | 6,427 | 18.6% |
| White | 23,906 | 69.1% |
| Black | 3,288 | 9.5% |
| Asian | 722 | 2.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 273 | 0.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 16 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 51,498
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $110,014
- Poverty Rate
- 11.8%
- Population Below Poverty
- 6,054
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 35,031 | 68.0% |
| Black | 4,198 | 8.2% |
| Asian | 779 | 1.5% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 31,291
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 7,269 | 23.2% |
| Republican | 19,139 | 61.2% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 4,883 | 15.6% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 15,246 | 48.7% |
| Female | 16,036 | 51.2% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 22,844 | 73.0% |
| Hispanic | 4,864 | 15.5% |
| Black | 873 | 2.8% |
| Asian | 397 | 1.3% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 15,179
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 48.5%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 12,217 | 53.5% |
| Hispanic | 1,424 | 29.3% |
| Black | 310 | 35.5% |
| Asian | 128 | 32.2% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 7,418 | 48.7% |
| Female | 7,759 | 48.4% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 7,817 (24.0%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 7,162 (22.1%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 18,937
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $319,415
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,735
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 76.3%
- Work From Home
- 7.1%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 31.1%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.