State
County
Land Area (mi²)
82.3 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,398.50/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.73%
Growth Since 2010
-2.67%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Metro Population
390,059
World Population Review
Beaumont, Texas Population 2021
115,141
Beaumont is a city located in Jefferson County Texas. It is also the county seat of Jefferson County. With a 2020 population of 115,141, it is the 34th largest city in Texas and the 256th largest city in the United States . Beaumont is currently declining at a rate of -0.73% annually and its population has decreased by -2.67% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 118,296 in 2010. Beaumont reached it's highest population of 119,175 in 1960. Spanning over 85 miles, Beaumont has a population density of 1,398 people per square mile.
The average household income in Beaumont is $70,579 with a poverty rate of 18.60%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $868 per month, and the median house value is $113,600. The median age in Beaumont is 33.9 years, 32 years for males, and 36.6 years for females.
Beaumont Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Beaumont was:
- Black or African American: 46.88%
- White: 45.97%
- Asian: 3.18%
- Other race: 2.21%
- Two or more races: 1.41%
- Native American: 0.33%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.03%
The current population of Beaumont, Texas is 115,141 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 117,667.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 118,296.
Beaumont, Texas Population 2021
2019 and 2020 population is estimated by projecting the raw 2018 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 390,059 | -1,252 | -0.32% |
| 2020 | 391,311 | -1,252 | -0.32% |
| 2019 | 392,563 | -1,252 | -0.32% |
| 2018 | 393,815 | -4,314 | -1.10% |
| 2017 | 398,129 | 1,590 | 0.40% |
| 2016 | 396,539 | 1,714 | 0.43% |
| 2015 | 394,825 | 3,174 | 0.80% |
| 2014 | 391,651 | 456 | 0.12% |
| 2013 | 391,195 | 1,581 | 0.40% |
| 2012 | 389,614 | -1,291 | -0.33% |
| 2011 | 390,905 | 1,654 | 0.42% |
| 2010 | 389,251 | 0.00% |
Beaumont Metro Area Population by Year
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 55,386 | 46.88% |
| White | 54,309 | 45.97% |
| Asian | 3,758 | 3.18% |
| Some Other Race | 2,610 | 2.21% |
| Two or More Races | 1,665 | 1.41% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 385 | 0.33% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 38 | 0.03% |
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Beaumont Population by Race
Beaumont Population Pyramid $2021
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Beaumont Population by Age
Beaumont Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 45,839 | 2.49 | 54 |
| Married | 18,013 | 3.2 | 75.9 |
| Non Family | 17,362 | 1.21 | 40.5 |
| Female | 8,344 | 3.38 | 36.5 |
| Male | 2,120 | 3.38 | 46.9 |
3.19
Average Family Size
2.49
Average Household Size
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Beaumont Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4,762 | 6.29% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 5,685 | 7.51% |
| High School Graduate | 22,805 | 30.14% |
| Some College | 18,726 | 24.75% |
| Associates Degree | 5,136 | 6.79% |
| Bachelors Degree | 12,022 | 15.89% |
| Graduate Degree | 6,532 | 8.63% |
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Beaumont Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Beaumont Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 33,693 | 29,805 | 5,180 |
| White | 28,770 | 26,966 | 10,686 |
| Hispanic | 10,157 | 5,660 | 1,059 |
| Asian | 2,591 | 2,197 | 1,342 |
| Other Race | 1,414 | 598 | 176 |
| 2+ Races | 632 | 554 | 251 |
| Native American | 264 | 261 | 17 |
| Islander | 38 | 38 | 13 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 51.79%.
Beaumont Educational Attainment by Race
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$37,142
Average Earnings
$43,415
Average Male
$31,040
Average Female
Beaumont Earnings by Educational Attainment
Beaumont Language by Age
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Beaumont Language
80.66% of Beaumont residents speak only English, while 19.34% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 14.65% of the population.
Beaumont Language
Beaumont Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 53,214 | 11,944 | 22.45% |
| Hispanic | 19,792 | 4,422 | 22.34% |
| White | 36,335 | 3,178 | 8.75% |
| Asian | 3,686 | 1,292 | 35.05% |
| Other | 2,605 | 726 | 27.87% |
| Multiple | 1,665 | 498 | 29.91% |
| Native | 382 | 69 | 18.06% |
18.60%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.49%
Male Poverty Rate
20.56%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Beaumont
The race most likely to be in poverty in Beaumont is Asian, with 35.05% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Beaumont is White, with 8.75% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.77%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.51%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.99%.
Beaumont Poverty
Beaumont Poverty Rate by Education
Beaumont Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
42.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.6%
Male Marriage Rate
40.3%
Female Marriage Rate
Beaumont Married by Age and Sex
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Beaumont Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Beaumont Marital Status by Race
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Beaumont Marital Status
Beaumont Veterans by War
Beaumont Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 3,375 | 8.34% |
| White | 3,369 | 7.98% |
| Hispanic | 567 | 4.46% |
| 2+ Races | 101 | 12.01% |
| Asian | 89 | 2.91% |
| Other Race | 82 | 4.93% |
| Native American | 10 | 3.04% |
Beaumont Veterans by Race
Beaumont Veterans by Education
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6.93%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.15%
Veteran Disability Rate
Beaumont Veterans by Education
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60.5%
Labor Force Participation
57.9%
Employment Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
Beaumont Employment by Age
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Beaumont Employment by Race
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Beaumont Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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89.48%
Native Born
10.52%
Foreign Born
6.93%
Non Citizen
3.60%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
89.48% of Beaumont residents were born in the United States, with 69.93% having been born in Texas. 6.93% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Beaumont Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 115,141 | -842 | -0.73% |
| 2020 | 115,983 | -842 | -0.72% |
| 2019 | 116,825 | -842 | -0.72% |
| 2018 | 117,667 | -1,286 | -1.08% |
| 2017 | 118,953 | 219 | 0.18% |
| 2016 | 118,734 | 131 | 0.11% |
| 2015 | 118,603 | 791 | 0.67% |
| 2014 | 117,812 | -256 | -0.22% |
| 2013 | 118,068 | 1,035 | 0.88% |
| 2012 | 117,033 | -875 | -0.74% |
| 2011 | 117,908 | 530 | 0.45% |
| 2010 | 117,378 | 3,512 | 0.30% |
| 2000 | 113,866 | -457 | -0.04% |
| 1990 | 114,323 | -3,779 | -0.32% |
| 1980 | 118,102 | 554 | 0.05% |
| 1970 | 117,548 | -1,627 | -0.14% |
| 1960 | 119,175 | 25,161 | 2.40% |
| 1950 | 94,014 | 34,953 | 4.76% |
| 1940 | 59,061 | 1,329 | 0.23% |
| 1930 | 57,732 | 17,310 | 3.63% |
| 1920 | 40,422 | 19,782 | 6.95% |
| 1910 | 20,640 | 11,213 | 8.15% |
| 1900 | 9,427 | 6,131 | 11.08% |
| 1890 | 3,296 | 0.00% |