State
County
Land Area (mi²)
7.7 sq mi
Density (mi²)
854.30/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.41% (-27)
Growth Since 2010
-0.73% (-48)
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Silsbee, Texas Population 2021
6,563
Silsbee is a city located in Hardin County Texas. With a 2020 population of 6,563, it is the 308th largest city in Texas and the 4096th largest city in the United States . Silsbee is currently declining at a rate of -0.41% annually and its population has decreased by -0.73% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,611 in 2010. Spanning over 8 miles, Silsbee has a population density of 854 people per square mile.
The average household income in Silsbee is $62,192 with a poverty rate of 15.96%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $802 per month, and the median house value is $107,700. The median age in Silsbee is 38.8 years, 39.1 years for males, and 38.4 years for females.
Silsbee Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Silsbeewas:
- White: 70.74%
- Black or African American: 28.37%
- Two or more races: 0.66%
- Asian: 0.23%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
The current population of Silsbee, Texas is 6,563 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 6,563.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 6,611.
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,693 | 70.74% |
| Black or African American | 1,882 | 28.37% |
| Two or More Races | 44 | 0.66% |
| Asian | 15 | 0.23% |
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Silsbee Population Pyramid $2021
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| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,474 | 2.56 | 67.8 |
| Married | 1,137 | 3.23 | 83 |
| Non Family | 882 | 1.09 | 54.2 |
| Female | 357 | 3.78 | 51.8 |
| Male | 98 | 3.51 | 72.4 |
3.29
Average Family Size
2.56
Average Household Size
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 178 | 3.97% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 425 | 9.49% |
| High School Graduate | 1,641 | 36.65% |
| Some College | 1,226 | 27.38% |
| Associates Degree | 363 | 8.11% |
| Bachelors Degree | 456 | 10.18% |
| Graduate Degree | 189 | 4.22% |
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Silsbee Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,171 | 2,835 | 524 |
| Black | 1,013 | 790 | 76 |
| Hispanic | 292 | 264 | 45 |
| 2+ Races | 16 | ||
| Asian | 15 | 15 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 16.52%.
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$35,119
Average Earnings
$44,364
Average Male
$25,456
Average Female
Silsbee Language by Age
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Silsbee Language
92.56% of Silsbee residents speak only English, while 7.44% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.06% of the population.
Silsbee Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,829 | 507 | 13.24% |
| Black | 1,882 | 484 | 25.72% |
| Hispanic | 633 | 16 | 2.53% |
15.96%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.01%
Male Poverty Rate
18.24%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Silsbee
The race most likely to be in poverty in Silsbee is Black, with 25.72% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Silsbee is Hispanic, with 2.53% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.28%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.64%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.32%.
Silsbee Marital Status
Marriage Rates
50.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.2%
Male Marriage Rate
46.3%
Female Marriage Rate
Silsbee Married by Age and Sex
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Silsbee 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 35-44.
Silsbee Marital Status by Race
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 444 | 11.93% |
| Black | 174 | 14.59% |
| Hispanic | 104 | 31.04% |
Silsbee Veterans by Education
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10.18%
Veteran Poverty Rate
19.45%
Veteran Disability Rate
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54.4%
Labor Force Participation
53.1%
Employment Rate
2.4%
Unemployment Rate
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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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71.99%
Born in Silsbee
98.79%
Native Born
1.21%
Foreign Born
0.38%
Non Citizen
0.83%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.79% of Silsbee residents were born in the United States, with 71.99% having been born in Texas. 0.38% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,563 | -27 | -0.41% |
| 2020 | 6,590 | -27 | -0.41% |
| 2019 | 6,617 | -27 | -0.41% |
| 2018 | 6,644 | -60 | -0.89% |
| 2017 | 6,704 | 61 | 0.92% |
| 2016 | 6,643 | 45 | 0.68% |
| 2015 | 6,598 | -18 | -0.27% |
| 2014 | 6,616 | -25 | -0.38% |
| 2013 | 6,641 | 37 | 0.56% |
| 2012 | 6,604 | -92 | -1.37% |
| 2011 | 6,696 | 39 | 0.59% |
| 2010 | 6,657 | 264 | 0.41% |
| 2000 | 6,393 | 25 | 0.04% |
| 1990 | 6,368 | -1,316 | -1.86% |
| 1980 | 7,684 | 413 | 0.55% |
| 1970 | 7,271 | 994 | 1.48% |
| 1960 | 6,277 | 3,098 | 7.04% |
| 1950 | 3,179 | 654 | 2.33% |
| 1940 | 2,525 | 0.00% |