Geography of Chambers County
Chambers County sits at roughly 29.74° N and 94.61° W in the Gulf Coast region of Texas, spanning 599 square miles of terrain that includes the landscape characteristic of the area — from open ranchland and farmland to small-town main streets. The county's centroid is near Anahuac, and the county shares boundaries with 4 neighboring counties.
Population & demographics
With approximately 57,594 residents across 599 square miles, Chambers County has a population density of about 96.2 people per square mile. Density here reflects a mix of small cities, suburbs, and rural land.
County seat: Anahuac
Anahuac serves as the seat of government for Chambers County. The county courthouse, commissioners court, district clerk, and primary public records are located here. As with all 254 Texas counties, the county seat is the anchor of civic life and the principal address for elections, permits, and court filings.
History & name origin
Chambers County was established in 1858 and was named for Thomas Jefferson Chambers, lawyer and surveyor who helped to resolve land disputes for Americans in Mexican Texas. It was carved from territory previously part of Jefferson County and Liberty County.
Chambers County, Texas — frequently asked questions
Quick answers about Chambers County geography, population, county seat, neighboring counties, and how to use the maps on this page. Every answer is generated from the official U.S. Census data backing this site.
Where is Chambers County, Texas located?+
Chambers County is located in the Gulf Coast region of Texas at approximately 29.738° N, 94.609° W. It is one of the 254 counties of Texas and carries U.S. Census FIPS code 48071. The interactive map on this page renders the official U.S. Census TIGER boundary for Chambers County over real-world OpenStreetMap, Esri satellite, and topographic basemaps.
How big is Chambers County in square miles?+
Chambers County covers approximately 599 square miles of land in the Gulf Coast region — a compact county by Texas standards. By land area it ranks 229th out of 254 Texas counties. The full bounding box of the county is rendered to scale on the interactive map and matches the U.S. Census TIGER 2023 polygon.
What is the population of Chambers County, Texas?+
Chambers County has a population of approximately 57,594 residents. With 599 square miles of land, that works out to a population density of about 96.2 people per square mile, which is moderately populated for a Texas county. That makes Chambers County the 62nd most populous of the 254 counties in Texas.
What is the county seat of Chambers County?+
Anahuac is the county seat of Chambers County, Texas, which was organized in 1858 and named for Thomas Jefferson Chambers, lawyer and surveyor who helped to resolve land disputes for Americans in Mexican Texas. Chambers County was originally carved out of Jefferson County and Liberty County. County government offices, courthouses, and most public records for Chambers County are located in Anahuac.
Which Texas counties border Chambers County?+
Chambers County shares borders with Harris, Galveston, Jefferson, and Liberty counties. These 4 neighboring counties are highlighted on the schematic boundary map and linked at the bottom of this page so you can quickly compare population, area, and county seats across the Gulf Coast region.
Where can I download or print a map of Chambers County?+
A free, print-ready PDF map of Chambers County is available from the "Download PDF" button at the top of this page. The printable layout uses authentic U.S. Census TIGER boundary geometry for Chambers County, includes a Texas locator inset, and is sized for standard 8.5" × 11" Letter paper. For interactive use, the live Leaflet map on this page supports OpenStreetMap, Esri satellite, Esri topographic, and Carto light basemaps with zoom, scale bar, and fullscreen.
What is the FIPS code for Chambers County, Texas?+
The full 5-digit U.S. Census FIPS code for Chambers County is 48071, made up of Texas state code 48 and the 3-digit county code 071. This is the same FIPS code used by the U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line files, the American Community Survey, and most federal datasets that key on county.