Population of Southeast Texas
This region, Southeast Texas, enjoys a cumulative population of about 385,000 (according to the 2006 U.S. Census Estimates).
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General Demographic Characteristrics: Jefferson, Orange and Hardin Counties
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Estimates
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Total Population
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366,244
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| SEX AND AGE |
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| Male |
176,507 |
| Female |
189,737 |
| Under 5 Years |
25,763 |
| 5 to 9 Years |
25,870 |
| 10 to 14 Years |
28,294 |
| 15 to 19 Years |
28,445 |
| 20 to 24 Years |
27,176 |
| 25 to 34 Years |
38,515 |
| 35 to 44 Years |
50,814 |
| 45 to 54 Years |
56,117 |
| 55 to 59 Years |
25,737 |
| 60 to 64 Years |
12,374 |
| 65 to 74 Years |
25,544 |
| 75 to 84 Years |
16,835 |
| 85 Years and Over |
4,760 |
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Southeast Texas has a rich heritage made up of a blend of cultures. Each culture has contributed to the style of the area through its cuisine and dialect. The blend is richly unique and it all comes together in the region's appreciation for southern hospitality.
| Hispanic Origin and Race |
| Total Population |
366,244 |
| Hispanic or Latino (of any race) |
31,704 |
| Mexican |
27,633 |
| Puerto Rican |
206 |
| Cuban |
0 |
| Other Hispanic of Latino |
3,865 |
| Not Hispanic or Latino |
334,540 |
| White alone |
232,445 |
| Black or African American Alone |
88,936 |
| American Indian or Alaska Native Alone |
1,287 |
| Asian Alone |
8,646 |
| Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander Alone |
425 |
| Some other race alone |
282 |
| Two or more races |
2,519 |
| Two races including some other race |
0 |
| Two races excluding some other race, and three or more races |
2,519 |
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| Race |
| One race |
363,490 |
| Two or more races |
2,754 |
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| Total population |
366,244 |
| One race |
363,490 |
| White |
255,318 |
| Black or African American |
89,383 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native |
1,287 |
| Asian |
8,811 |
| Some other race |
8,266 |
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| Two or more races |
2,754 |
| White and Black or African American |
0 |
| White and American Indian and Alaska Native |
2,159 |
| White and Asian |
0 |
| Black or African American, American Indian, Alaska Native |
360 |
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| Yearly Growth Projections from 2000 Census |
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2000
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2001
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2002
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2003
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2004
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2005
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2006
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2007
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2008
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2009
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2010
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2011
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2012
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| Population |
384,665
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381,678
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380,948
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379,987
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380,342
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380,319
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373,847
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376,448
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378,255
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382,038
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385,858
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389,717
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393,614
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2013
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2014
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2015
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2016
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2017
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2018
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2019
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2020
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2021
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2022
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2023
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2024
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2025
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397,550
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401,525
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405,541
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409,596
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413,692
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417,829
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422,007
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426,227
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430,489
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434,794
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439,142
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443,534
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447,969
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Education
The Texas Education Association rates a number of the region’s local schools well above average. There are any number of opportunities for area residents to further their education through community colleges, universities, and private technical schools. These opportunities enhance the future of the region’s workforce.
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Educational Attainment: Ages 25 and Over
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| Graduate or Professional Degree |
5% |
| Bachelor's Degree |
13% |
| Associate Degree |
7% |
| Some College |
22% |
| High School Graduate (including equivalency) |
36% |
| Some high School |
11% |
| Less than 9th Grade |
6% |
| School Enrollment |
| Population 3 years and older enrolled in school |
101,572 |
| Nursery School, Preschool |
10,089 |
| Kindergarten |
6,917 |
| Elementary School (Grades 1-8) |
41,159 |
| High School (Grades 9-12) |
22,106 |
| College or Graduate School |
21,301 |
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Labor
The most recent labor statistics show Southeast Texas to record a higher unemployment rate than both the state and the U.S as a whole. There is an abundance of particularly skilled laborers that are prepared to work in many areas of industry. Local training facilities are readily accessible to continue to train and educate employees to fulfill the employment needs of Southeast Texas.
| Most Recent Area Employment Statistics |
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Labor Force
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Employment
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Unemployment
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Rate
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| United States |
155,200,000 |
142,628,800 |
12,571,200 |
8.10% |
| Texas |
11,775,125 |
10,994,351 |
780,774 |
6.60% |
| Southeast Texas |
181,356 |
165,882 |
15,474 |
8.50% |
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Southeast Texas Workforce
Development Area 2008
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Greater Beaumont Chamber
of Commerce
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1) Baptist Hospital of Southeast Texas
2) CB&I Constructors
3) Christus Health
4) Conex International
5) Exxon Mobil
6) Motiva
7) Retail Investors of Texas
8) Signal International
9) Texas Home Health
10) Wal-Mart Associates
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1) Entergy Texas
2) Capital One Bank
3) United State Infrastructure Corp.
4) Christus Hospital
5) Becon Construction
6) Beaumont Independent School District
7) Exxon Mobil
8) Conn’s
9) Lamar University
10) Baptist Hospital
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Housing
The Southeast Texas housing market is currently one of the strongest in the country. Home values have remained relatively constant and have been laregly unaffected by the rise in foreclosures. |
| Home Ownership |
| Southeast Texas |
70.68% |
| State of Texas |
63.80% |
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Income
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| Household Income |
| Personal Income ($Millions) |
$10,939 |
| Per Capita |
$28,726 |
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