Southeast Texas Region
Explore businesses across 15 counties in the Golden Triangle and greater Southeast Texas region. From Beaumont to Lufkin, from the Gulf Coast to Toledo Bend — find local companies and services.
15
Counties
769,566
Population
$46.5B
Regional GDP
$84B+
Investment
Golden Triangle & Core SETX Counties
Jefferson County
County Seat: Beaumont · Pop. ~245,000
Jefferson County is the economic heart of Southeast Texas, anchored by Beaumont and the Port Arthur petrochemical complex. Home to the Port of Beaumont, one of the nation's top military cargo ports, and a thriving industrial base, Jefferson County businesses serve everything from oilfield services to healthcare, retail, and hospitality.
Orange County
County Seat: Orange · Pop. ~83,000
Orange County sits on the Texas-Louisiana border along the Sabine River, with a strong petrochemical and manufacturing base. The county's communities — Orange, Bridge City, Vidor, and West Orange — serve a mix of industrial workers, small businesses, and families.
Hardin County
County Seat: Kountze · Pop. ~57,000
Hardin County is the gateway to the Big Thicket National Preserve, with Lumberton and Silsbee serving as its commercial centers. The county's economy blends timber, oilfield services, and the residential growth of Lumberton, which has boomed as a bedroom community for Beaumont.
Liberty County
County Seat: Liberty · Pop. ~83,000
Liberty County bridges Southeast Texas and the Greater Houston metro, with Dayton and Cleveland serving as fast-growing bedroom communities. The county's proximity to Houston means its businesses compete for customers from both markets.
Chambers County
County Seat: Anahuac · Pop. ~45,000
Chambers County sits along the Gulf Coast between the Houston metro and Beaumont, with Mont Belvieu's petrochemical corridor and Winnie's agricultural crossroads defining its character. Mont Belvieu has seen explosive growth as a Houston suburb.
Deep East Texas Counties
Jasper County
County Seat: Jasper · Pop. ~35,000
Jasper County sits at the intersection of Southeast Texas and Deep East Texas, with Jasper serving as a regional hub for surrounding communities. Sam Rayburn Reservoir drives significant tourism and fishing activity, creating demand for hospitality, outfitter, and service businesses.
Newton County
County Seat: Newton · Pop. ~13,000
Newton County is one of Texas's most rural counties, known for its proximity to Toledo Bend Reservoir and the Sabine National Forest. Small businesses here — from bait shops to general contractors — serve a community centered on outdoor recreation and timber.
Tyler County
County Seat: Woodville · Pop. ~21,000
Tyler County is rural East Texas timber country, with Woodville as its small-town hub. The county is known for the Big Thicket National Preserve's eastern sections and a tight-knit agricultural community.
Polk County
County Seat: Livingston · Pop. ~47,000
Polk County's Livingston serves as a regional retail and services hub for a wide swath of Deep East Texas. Lake Livingston, one of Texas's largest lakes, drives significant recreational and retirement community activity.
Angelina County
County Seat: Lufkin · Pop. ~86,000
Angelina County, anchored by Lufkin, is the commercial hub of Deep East Texas. Lufkin's diverse economy — timber, healthcare, manufacturing, and retail — makes it a strong market for businesses serving the broader region.
Nacogdoches County
County Seat: Nacogdoches · Pop. ~64,000
Nacogdoches — 'the oldest town in Texas' — is a Deep East Texas college town anchored by Stephen F. Austin State University. The university creates a strong market for restaurants, services, and retail.
San Jacinto County
County Seat: Coldspring · Pop. ~28,000
San Jacinto County is rural timber and recreation country, home to portions of Sam Houston National Forest and Lake Livingston. Coldspring serves as the small county seat.
Sabine County
County Seat: Hemphill · Pop. ~10,000
Sabine County borders Louisiana along Toledo Bend Reservoir, one of the largest man-made lakes in the US. Tourism, fishing, and outdoor recreation drive most commercial activity.
Shelby County
County Seat: Center · Pop. ~25,000
Shelby County is timber and poultry country in Deep East Texas, with Center as its commercial hub. The county has a significant poultry processing industry alongside its traditional timber economy.
Trinity County
County Seat: Groveton · Pop. ~14,000
Trinity County is rural timber and lake country, positioned between Lufkin and Huntsville. Lake Livingston's northwestern shore and Sam Houston National Forest give the county strong outdoor recreation alongside timber.
San Augustine County
County Seat: San Augustine · Pop. ~8,000
One of the oldest counties in Texas, San Augustine County has deep historical roots and a quiet rural character. It offers a genuine opportunity for businesses looking to establish an online presence in an underserved market.