Geography of Chambers County
Covering 599 square miles, Chambers County combines a regional trade center at Anahuac with farm and ranch land in every direction. About 57,594 people live here.
It lies in the Gulf Coast region at about 29.74° N, 94.61° W and is one of the 25 smallest counties in Texas (229th of 254 by area). The county fronts the Gulf of Mexico or its bays, so the coastline, wetlands and storm-surge planning are part of everyday life. Chambers County shares boundaries with 4 other Texas counties, and the closest major cities are Beaumont (about 37 miles away in a straight line) and Houston (about 46 miles).
The Gulf Coast region is low, flat and closely tied to the water — bays, barrier islands, rice fields and coastal prairie, along with ports, refineries and petrochemical plants that are central to the Texas economy. Hurricanes and flooding are real planning concerns here.
For a broader view of how Chambers County fits within the state, download our free Texas map with counties and cities PDF — a printable, high-resolution reference showing all 254 Texas counties labeled with their county seats.
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
County government for Chambers County is based in Anahuac. The commissioners court, made up of a county judge and four precinct commissioners, meets here and sets the county budget, roads policy and tax rate. Anahuac also serves as the main shopping, school and healthcare center for much of the county.
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. Figures are sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau; answers are written and reviewed by the Texas County Map team.
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?+
Use the "Download PDF" button below the Chambers County map on this page to save a letter-size PDF of the county boundary, neighboring counties and incorporated places, drawn from U.S. Census Bureau 2023 boundary files. The "Official TxDOT road map" button downloads the Texas Department of Transportation county road mapbook for Chambers County. Both files are stored on this site and download directly. Our free Texas map with counties and cities PDF shows all 254 counties on one sheet.
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.