Beaumont, TX
BEAUMONT, TEXAS: Demographic and Financial Snapshot
(Last updated on 12.22.20)
AGE IN BEAUMONT, TEXAS
Age Range | Population | Percent |
20 to 24 years | 9,821 | 8.3% |
25 to 29 years | 9,751 | 8.2% |
30 to 34 years | 7,986 | 6.7% |
35 to 39 years | 7,776 | 6.6% |
40 to 44 years | 6,113 | 5.2% |
45 to 49 years | 6,525 | 5.5% |
50 to 54 years | 6,832 | 5.8% |
55 to 59 years | 7,495 | 6.3% |
60 to 64 years | 6,753 | 5.7% |
65 to 69 years | 5,494 | 4.6% |
70 to 74 years | 3,931 | 3.3% |
75 to 79 years | 3,066 | 2.6% |
80 to 84 years | 1,872 | 1.6% |
85+ years | 2,200 | 1.9% |
The median age in Beaumont is 34.0 years
Source: US Census Data; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Age
ETHNICITY IN BEAUMONT, TEXAS
Ethnicity | Population | Percent |
White | 53,687 | 45.3% |
Black or African American | 55,408 | 46.8% |
American Indian and Alaska Native | 126 | 0.1% |
Asian | 4,948 | 4.2% |
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | – | 0.0% |
Other | 2,446 | 2.1% |
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Race
EDUCATION IN BEAUMONT, TEXAS
Education Level | Population | Percent |
Less than 9th grade | 5,183 | 6.7% |
9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 5,712 | 7.4% |
High school graduate (includes GED) | 22,335 | 29.1% |
Some college, no degree | 17,403 | 22.7% |
Associate’s degree | 5,115 | 6.7% |
Bachelor’s degree | 13,695 | 17.8% |
Graduate or professional degree | 7,346 | 9.6% |
High school graduate or higher | 65,894 | 85.8% |
Bachelor’s degree or higher | 21,041 | 27.4% |
Less than Bachelor’s degree | 55,748 | 72.6% |
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Education (population 25+ years)
HOUSEHOLD INCOME IN BEAUMONT, TEXAS
Annual Household Income | Percent |
Less than $10,000 | 10.4% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 5.9% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 13.3% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 9.9% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 13.0% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 18.3% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 9.5% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 11.2% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 4.4% |
$200,000 or more | 4.1% |
Median household income: $47,144
Mean household income: $68,207
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Household Income
HOUSEHOLD INCOME BY EDUCATION IN BEAUMONT, TEXAS
Education Level | Average Income |
Less than high school graduate | $23,252 |
High school graduate (includes GED) | $26,965 |
Some college or Associate’s degree | $34,191 |
Bachelor’s degree | $53,691 |
Graduate or professional degree | $62,321 |
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Median earnings in past 12 months by education (population 25+ years with earnings)
MARITAL STATUS IN BEAUMONT, TEXAS
Population | Percent | |
Population 15+ years | 91,904 | NA |
Never married | 35,220 | 38.3% |
Now married (except separated) | 37,814 | 41.1% |
Separated | 2,094 | 2.3% |
Widowed | 5,051 | 5.5% |
Divorced | 11,725 | 12.8% |
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Marital Status for population 15 years and over
POVERTY STATUS IN BEAUMONT, TEXAS
Population | Percent | |
Living beneath poverty line | 22,836 | 19.9% |
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Poverty Rate
HOUSING IN BEAUMONT, TEXAS
Owner-occupied housing units | 25,375 |
Renter-occupied housing units | 20,858 |
Single-family detached units | 34,185 |
Homeownership rate | 54.9% |
Vacancy rate | 12.0% |
Renters rate | 67.5% |
Average housing value | $136,563 |
Average monthly owner cost (with mortgage) | $699 |
Average rent | $684 |
Source: US Census; https://cbb.census.gov/rae/#
Survey/Program: 2009-2013 and the 2014-2018 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
Data Point: Housing Characteristics
SOCIOECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS IN BEAUMONT, TEXAS
Average income | $68,207 |
Average household size | 2.48 |
Percent population 16 years and over in labor force | 60.2% |
Percent disabled | 14.4% |
Percent with health coverage | 80.0% |
Average travel time to work (in minutes) | 18.6 |
Percent workers using public transportation | 0.6% |
Percent veterans | 7.5% |
Percent foreign born | 10.5% |
Percent speaking Spanish at home | 5.2% |
Source: US Census; https://cbb.census.gov/rae/#
Survey/Program: 2009-2013 and the 2014-2018 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
Data Point: Socioeconomic Characteristics
CONSUMER SPENDING IN BEAUMONT, TEXAS
Total consumer expenditures per household | $59,430.98 |
Alcoholic beverages | $450.44 |
Alcoholic beverages consumed at home | $266.64 |
Beer consumed away from home | $80.27 |
Wine consumed away from home | $38.53 |
Apparel & services | $1,722.59 |
Men’s apparel | $328.50 |
Women’s apparel | $576.25 |
Children’s apparel | $263.95 |
Boys’ apparel | $90.70 |
Girls’ apparel | $100.07 |
Footwear | $393.01 |
Dining out (food away from home) | $2,953.74 |
Dining out – Breakfast | $301.64 |
Dining out – Lunch | $922.00 |
Dining out – Dinner | $1,366.54 |
Education | $1,205.49 |
Entertainment / recreation | $2,566.87 |
Club membership fees | $176.23 |
Dating services | $0.69 |
Pet food | $208.71 |
Pet services | $49.92 |
Food consumed at home | $4,190.37 |
Bakery products consumed at home | $550.44 |
Dairy products consumed at home | $426.99 |
Fruits and vegetables consumed at home | $808.99 |
Meat, poultry, fish, eggs consumed at home | $932.45 |
Nonalcoholic beverages consumed at home | $417.44 |
Snacks / other food products consumed at home | $1,471.49 |
Health care | $4,785.22 |
Medical services | $867.84 |
Nonprescription drugs | $118.44 |
Household Services | $1,612.77 |
Care for the elderly and handicapped | $64.35 |
Lawn and garden services | $347.09 |
Housekeeping services | $132.45 |
PC repair | $5.45 |
Housing | $18,659.17 |
Home improvements | $1,967.83 |
Utilities, fuel, and public services | $4,025.94 |
Phone services | $1,452.36 |
Water | $587.06 |
Life and other insurance | $357.12 |
Pensions and social security | $6,217.20 |
Personal care products and services | $717.47 |
Hair care products | $86.81 |
Personal care products | $304.44 |
Local transportation | $6,969.16 |
Gasoline | $1,822.19 |
Vehicle maintenance and repair | $949.01 |
Travel | $1,687.65 |
Airline fares | $404.67 |
Auto / truck rental on trips | $19.89 |
Lodging on trips | $462.24 |
Food and drink on trips | $409.59 |
Entertainment on trips | $145.00 |
Source: US Census; https://cbb.census.gov/rae/#
Survey/Program: 2009-2013 and the 2014-2018 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
Data Point: Consumer Spending (Consumer expenditures per household)
DEBT IN JEFFERSON COUNTY (home to BEAUMONT, TEXAS)
% with any debt in collections | 40% |
Average debt in collections | $1,757 |
% with medical debt in collections | 21% |
Average medical debt in collections | $648 |
% with student loan debt | 18% |
Average student loan debt | $20,997 |
Average monthly student loan payment | $175 |
% with auto debt | 28% |
Source: Urban Institute; https://apps.urban.org/features/debt-interactive-map/
Survey/Program: Data from credit bureau data (2018) + the US Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2017)
Data Point: Consumer Debt
UNEMPLOYMENT IN BEAUMONT, TEXAS
Year | Population | Percent |
January 2019 | 2,963 | 5.7% |
February 2019 | 2,787 | 5.4% |
March 2019 | 2,522 | 4.9% |
April 2019 | 2,213 | 4.3% |
May 2019 | 2,334 | 4.6% |
June 2019 | 2,829 | 5.5% |
July 2019 | 2,932 | 5.7% |
August 2019 | 2,960 | 5.8% |
September 2019 | 2,719 | 5.3% |
October 2019 | 2,735 | 5.3% |
November 2019 | 2,611 | 5.0% |
December 2019 | 2,460 | 4.8% |
January 2020 | 2,731 | 5.3% |
February 2020 | 2,527 | 4.9% |
March 2020 | 3,654 | 7.2% |
April 2020 | 8,495 | 17.7% |
May 2020 | 8,893 | 17.8% |
June 2020 | 6,315 | 12.6% |
July 2020 | 6,141 | 12.2% |
August 2020 | 5,377 | 10.5% |
September 2020 | 6,418 | 12.5% |
Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics; https://www.bls.gov/lau/data.htm
Survey/Program: Local Area Employment Statistics
Data Point: Unemployment totals (not seasonally adjusted)
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