Silsbee, Texas
City · Population 6,711 · #326 in Texas
About Silsbee
Silsbee, TX is a close-knit town located in eastern Texas with an estimated population of 6,711.
Silsbee holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 7.68 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 874 residents per square mile.
📰 Silsbee News Today
- Foriest Frank Lutz Obituary | Broussards Mortuary | Silsbee, TX Tribute Archive · Aug 16
- Obituary information for Don "Red" Kay Broussard's Mortuary · Jun 9
- TEA ratings released Friday show strong marks for small Southeast Texas districts 12newsnow.com · Aug 14
- Delmestrice Denise Joyce KJAS.com · Jul 26
- After 37 Years, Caroline Bolen's Killer is Now Identified DNASolves.com · May 1
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Silsbee Unique
- The only place in America named Silsbee — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in eastern Texas, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Texas — one of 1,863 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 6,711.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Silsbee
- Chili's
- Mi Pueblo — mexican
- Pizza Hut — pizza
- Village Creek Coffee — coffee shop (café)
- Waffle House — american
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Ice House Museum & Cultural Center · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Silsbee
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Silsbee
- EDWARDS-JOHNSON MEMORIAL MIDDLE
- HARDIN CO ALTER ED
- LAURA REEVES PRI
- SILSBEE EL
- SILSBEE H S
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateTexas
TypeCity
Mayor🏛️ Danny Reneau
Population (2024)6,711
Rank in state#326 of 1,224
Land area7.68 sq mi
Density874/sq mi
Coordinates30.3455, -94.1768