Time Zone: Chambers County lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time.
The community of Anahuac is the Seat for Chambers County.
Chambers County was founded in 1858. Chambers was created by taking area from Jefferson and Counties.
From the Census Estimates for 2009, <1> Chambers had a population of 31,431 people. This is an increase of 20.74% since the last Census (which gave a population of 26,031 people in 2000).
At the time of the 2000 Census, Chambers represented 0.12% of the total population of Texas, making it the state's 94th most populous county (out of 254 counties).
The following table shows the recent changes in population. Other than 2000, the population counts have been estimated by the Census Bureau.
Year | Population | Change Since 2000 | Year-to-Year Change |
2010 | 35,096 | +34.82% | +11.66% since 2009 |
2009 | 31,431 | +20.74% | +7.03% since 2008 |
2008 | 29,366 | +12.81% | +1.91% since 2007 |
2007 | 28,816 | +10.7% | |
--- | | | 2000 | 26,031 | The Last Census |
More information can be found on the Chambers County Census Page for Chambers County. .
Below are some of the communities located in Chambers County (for more communities, please visit our Nearby Page for Chambers County):
Community | 2009 Population | 2000 Population | Change (2009vs. 2000) |
Baytown | 70,872 | 66,430 | 6.69% increase |
Texas City | 43,965 | 41,521 | 5.89% increase |
Seabrook | 11,480 | 9,443 | 21.57% increase |
Mont Belvieu | 2,913 | 2,324 | 25.34% increase |
Anahuac | 2,081 | 2,210 | 5.84% decrease |
Websites for Chambers County
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