Silsbee is a city located in Hardin County Texas. Silsbee has a 2024 population of 6,721. Silsbee is currently declining at a rate of -0.8% annually and its population has decreased by -3.11% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,937 in 2020.
The average household income in Silsbee is $69,480 with a poverty rate of 17.09%. The median age in Silsbee is 37.6 years: 34.7 years for males, and 40.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Silsbee was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,876 | 56.31% |
| Black or African American | 2,067 | 30.03% |
| Two or more races | 798 | 11.59% |
| Other race | 108 | 1.57% |
| Native American | 34 | 0.49% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,705 | 2.43 | 66.6 | 33.4 |
| Married | 1,210 | 2.97 | 84 | 16 |
| Non Family | 748 | 1.07 | 40.1 | 59.9 |
| Female | 659 | 2.94 | 62.8 | 37.2 |
| Male | 88 | 2.66 | 80.7 | 19.3 |
2.94
Average Family Size
2.43
Average Household Size
66.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 340 | 7.53% |
| Associates Degree | 396 | 8.77% |
| Bachelors Degree | 571 | 12.64% |
| Graduate Degree | 217 | 4.8% |
| High School Graduate | 1,745 | 38.63% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 124 | 2.75% |
| Some College | 1,124 | 24.88% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,598 | 2,330 | 410 |
| Black | 1,226 | 1,152 | 90 |
| Hispanic | 511 | 389 | 109 |
| 2+ Races | 462 | 384 | 264 |
| Native American | 34 | 34 | 0 |
| Other Race | 24 | 24 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 57.14%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $52,901 | $55,069 | $52,537 |
| Graduate Degree | $87,931 | $88,556 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $36,970 | $45,625 | $22,500 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $35,682 | $35,852 | $0 |
| Overall | $46,990 | $55,817 | $39,688 |
| Some College | $57,316 | $61,310 | $41,250 |
$46,990
Average Earnings
$55,817
Average Male
$39,688
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92.75% of Silsbee residents speak only English, while 7.25% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.63% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,419 | 430 | 12.58% |
| Black | 2,028 | 426 | 21.01% |
| Multiple | 785 | 240 | 30.57% |
| Hispanic | 850 | 185 | 21.76% |
| Other | 108 | 8 | 7.41% |
17.09%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.8%
Male Poverty Rate
20.95%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Silsbee is Multiple, with 30.57% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Silsbee is Other, with 7.41% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.3%. Among those working part-time, it was 26.46%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.96%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21.73% |
| High School | 18.45% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 15.27% |
| Some College | 4.41% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 12.24% |
| Male Employed | 0.53% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $66,222 | $78,556 |
| Households | $60,083 | $69,480 |
| Married Families | $77,656 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $35,985 | $44,847 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
61.6%
Male Marriage Rate
37.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
467
Number of Veterans
439
Male Veterans
28
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 186 |
| Second Gulf War | 93 |
| First Gulf War | 92 |
| Korea | 4 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 140 |
| 75+ | 132 |
| 65 to 74 | 116 |
| 55 to 64 | 48 |
| 18 to 34 | 31 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 239 | 7.47% |
| Black | 228 | 17.58% |
| Hispanic | 90 | 15.9% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.44%
Veteran Poverty Rate
22.04%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54.7%
Labor Force Participation
51.6%
Employment Rate
5.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
74.24%
Born in Silsbee
96.77%
Native Born
3.23%
Foreign Born
1.41%
Non Citizen
1.82%
Naturalized
96.77% of Silsbee residents were born in the United States, with 74.24% having been born in Texas. 1.41% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 6,451 | -54 | -0.83% |
| 2028 | 6,505 | -54 | -0.82% |
| 2027 | 6,559 | -54 | -0.82% |
| 2026 | 6,613 | -54 | -0.81% |
| 2025 | 6,667 | -54 | -0.8% |
| 2024 | 6,721 | -54 | -0.8% |
| 2023 | 6,775 | -105 | -1.53% |
| 2022 | 6,880 | -59 | -0.85% |
| 2021 | 6,939 | 2 | 0.03% |
| 2020 | 6,937 | 326 | 4.93% |
| 2019 | 6,611 | -34 | -0.51% |
| 2018 | 6,645 | -66 | -0.98% |
| 2017 | 6,711 | 59 | 0.89% |
| 2016 | 6,652 | 49 | 0.74% |
| 2015 | 6,603 | -21 | -0.32% |
| 2014 | 6,624 | -29 | -0.44% |
| 2013 | 6,653 | 36 | 0.54% |
| 2012 | 6,617 | -95 | -1.42% |
| 2011 | 6,712 | 37 | 0.55% |
| 2010 | 6,675 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 6,393 | 25 | 0.39% |
| 1990 | 6,368 | -1,316 | -17.13% |
| 1980 | 7,684 | 413 | 5.68% |
| 1970 | 7,271 | 994 | 15.84% |
| 1960 | 6,277 | 3,098 | 97.45% |
| 1950 | 3,179 | 654 | 25.9% |
| 1940 | 2,525 | -3,926 | -60.86% |