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Anahuac, TX
City in Chambers County, Texas.
Population
2,892
Land area
2.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,394
ZIP codes
0
Anahuac and its ZIP codes
Anahuac at a glance
- Anahuac is about 12 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $77,500, close to the Texas median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $226,900 (20% below Texas) and median rent is $1,566 a month.
Local data for Anahuac, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Anahuac, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$77,500
Poverty rate
17.6%
Median home value
$226,900
Median rent
$1,566/mo
Homeownership
74.4%
Bachelor's or higher
9.1%
Median age
31.6
Average commute
26.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,206), German Americans (162), Scottish Americans (153).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Chambers County. PPP loans are for Anahuac.
Unemployment rate
5.4%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$78,532
23,244 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$66,866
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$263M
FY 2026, $5,654 per person
How people get to work
Anahuac, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone88.7%
- Carpooled7.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home4.4%
Average one-way commute: 26.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Anahuac, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
202
Countywide, mostly flash flood
Flood insurance policies
3,453
22.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 43°F
59.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Anahuac, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.9%
U.S. 33.3% +4.6 pts
Diabetes
14.2%
U.S. 12.1% +2.1 pts
Smoking
16.3%
U.S. 12.8% +3.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
17.7%
U.S. 11.1% +6.6 pts
Cities near Anahuac
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Oak IslandCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 1.2 |
| CoveCity | 9.7 mi | 1.2 |
| Beach CityCity | 11 mi | 4.5 |
| Old River-WinfreeCity | 12 mi | 1.6 |
| Mont BelvieuCity | 14 mi | 17.8 |
| BaytownCity | 17 mi | 40.5 |
| StowellCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 10 |
| WinnieCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 4 |
| DeversCity | 19 mi | 1.9 |
| AmesCity | 19 mi | 3.3 |
| LibertyCity | 20 mi | 44.5 |
| Morgan's PointCity | 20 mi | 0.8 |
| Bolivar PeninsulaCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 42.5 |
| DaytonCity | 22 mi | 30.7 |
| HamshireCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 3 |
| ShoreacresCity | 23 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Anahuac, TX in?
- Anahuac is in Chambers County, Texas.
- What is the population of Anahuac, TX?
- About 2,892 people live in Anahuac, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Anahuac?
- Nearby places include Oak Island (7.2 mi), Cove (9.7 mi), Beach City (11 mi), Old River-Winfree (12 mi), Mont Belvieu (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023