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Silsbee, TX
City in Hardin County, Texas.
Population
6,842
Land area
7.7sq mi
People per sq mi
891
ZIP codes
0
Silsbee and its ZIP codes
Silsbee at a glance
- Silsbee is about 7.7 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 345th among 1,795 cities and towns in Texas.
- The median household income is $59,907, 24% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $148,400 (48% below Texas) and median rent is $1,011 a month.
Local data for Silsbee, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Silsbee, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$59,907
Poverty rate
20.0%
Median home value
$148,400
Median rent
$1,011/mo
Homeownership
67.6%
Bachelor's or higher
18.4%
Median age
40.3
Average commute
33.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (809), French Americans (385), Irish Americans (319).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hardin County. PPP loans are for Silsbee.
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,626
12,194 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,804
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$365M
FY 2026, $6,497 per person
How people get to work
Silsbee, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone86.3%
- Carpooled8.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.5%
- Worked from home4.2%
Average one-way commute: 33.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Silsbee, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
259
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
2,595
12.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 39°F
63.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Silsbee, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.6%
U.S. 33.3% +3.3 pts
Diabetes
15.1%
U.S. 12.1% +3.0 pts
Smoking
16.3%
U.S. 12.8% +3.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.4%
U.S. 11.1% +2.3 pts
Cities near Silsbee
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LumbertonCity | 6.4 mi | 13.4 |
| EvadaleCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 16.8 |
| KountzeCity | 8.8 mi | 4 |
| Rose Hill AcresCity | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| Pine ForestCity | 14 mi | 2.8 |
| BunaCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 6 |
| Bevil OaksCity | 15 mi | 2 |
| Pinewood EstatesCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 13.2 |
| Rose CityCity | 18 mi | 1.5 |
| VidorCity | 18 mi | 12 |
| BeaumontCity | 18 mi | 82.1 |
| Sour LakeCity | 20 mi | 2.3 |
| MauricevilleCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 8.4 |
| WildwoodCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 4.4 |
| ChinaCity | 22 mi | 1.4 |
| WarrenCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 4.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Silsbee, TX in?
- Silsbee is in Hardin County, Texas.
- What is the population of Silsbee, TX?
- About 6,842 people live in Silsbee, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Silsbee?
- Nearby places include Lumberton (6.4 mi), Evadale (6.6 mi), Kountze (8.8 mi), Rose Hill Acres (11 mi), Pine Forest (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023