Silsbee, Texas facts for kids
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Silsbee, Texas
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Panoramic view of Silsbee at night
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 Silsbee, Texas
Location in Texas
Silsbee, Texas
Location in the United States
Silsbee, Texas
Location in North America
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Texas |
| County | Hardin |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7.73 sq mi (20.02 km2) |
| • Land | 7.68 sq mi (19.90 km2) |
| • Water | 0.05 sq mi (0.12 km2) |
| Elevation | 79 ft (24 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 6,935 |
| • Density | 861.25/sq mi (332.54/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
77656
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| Area code(s) | 409 |
| FIPS code | 48-67832 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2411901 |
Silsbee is a town located in Hardin County, Texas. It is about 21 miles (34 km) north of Beaumont. In 2020, about 6,935 people lived there. Silsbee is part of the larger Beaumont–Port Arthur metropolitan area.
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Exploring Silsbee's Location
Silsbee is in the eastern part of Hardin County. A major road, U.S. Route 96, goes around the southeastern edge of the town. This highway can take you 50 miles (80 km) northeast to Jasper. It also goes 21 miles (34 km) south to Beaumont. If you want to go to Houston, it's about 104 miles (167 km) southwest, passing through Beaumont.
Another important road, Texas State Highway 327, runs through the center of Silsbee. It goes east to U.S. Route 96. Westward, it leads about 9 miles (14 km) to Kountze. Kountze is the main town for Hardin County.
Land and Water Area
The United States Census Bureau says Silsbee covers a total area of about 7.7 square miles (20.0 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only about 0.05 square miles (0.12 square kilometers) is water.
How Silsbee Started
Silsbee was first called "Mill Town." This name came about when the Gulf, Beaumont, and Kansas City Railway reached the area in 1894. The town was later renamed to honor Nathaniel Devereux Silsbee. He was an investor from Boston, Massachusetts. He helped provide money for the railway project.
The railroad was a big project led by John Henry Kirby. He also started the Kirby Lumber Company in Silsbee. This company was the main employer in the town. It was very important to Silsbee's economy from the very beginning.
People Living in Silsbee
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1940 | 2,525 | — | |
| 1950 | 3,179 | 25.9% | |
| 1960 | 6,277 | 97.5% | |
| 1970 | 7,271 | 15.8% | |
| 1980 | 7,684 | 5.7% | |
| 1990 | 6,368 | −17.1% | |
| 2000 | 6,393 | 0.4% | |
| 2010 | 6,611 | 3.4% | |
| 2020 | 6,935 | 4.9% | |
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| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 4,504 | 64.95% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 1,782 | 25.07% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 10 | 0.14% |
| Asian (NH) | 47 | 0.68% |
| Some Other Race (NH) | 9 | 0.13% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 231 | 3.33% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 352 | 5.08% |
| Total | 6,935 |
In 2020, the 2020 United States census counted 6,935 people living in Silsbee. There were 2,441 households and 1,745 families.
In 2010, there were 6,611 people and 2,520 households. About 1,763 families lived in the city. The population density was about 881.5 people per square mile (340.3 people per square kilometer).
Diversity in Silsbee
The people in Silsbee come from many different backgrounds. In 2010, about 65.8% of the people were White. About 30.3% were African American. A small number were Native American (0.4%) or Asian (0.6%). About 4.0% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
In 2010, about 30.8% of households had children under 18. About 47.1% were married couples living together. About 18.4% of households had a female head with no husband. Around 30.0% of households were not families.
The average household had 2.52 people. The average family had 3.04 people.
Age Groups
The population in Silsbee is spread across different age groups. About 25.7% of people were under 18 years old. About 17.4% were 65 years or older. The average age in Silsbee was 34.7 years.
Education in Silsbee
The Silsbee Independent School District serves the town. There are four schools in the district:
- Laura Reeves Elementary (Pre-K to Kindergarten)
- Silsbee Elementary (Grades 1-5)
- Edwards-Johnson Memorial Silsbee Middle School (Grades 6-8)
- Silsbee High School (Grades 9-12)
Well-Known People from Silsbee
Many notable people have come from Silsbee, including:
- Kalon Barnes, a football player
- Curtis Buckley, a football player
- Len Garrett, a football player
- Mark Henry, an actor, Olympic weightlifter, and wrestler
- James Hunter, a football player
- Brandi McCain, a basketball player
- Hannah Read, an indie rock musician known as Lomelda
- LaQuan Stallworth, a basketball player
- Michael Tuck, a television newscaster
See also
In Spanish: Silsbee (Texas) para niños
