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Jacksboro

Texas · 4,511 residents · 7.227 sq mi
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Jacksboro has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $46,600. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $64,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,511
Unchangedsince 2000
from 4,533 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
624 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 627 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.0
+1%since 2000
from 34.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K4K5K1990201020202024Jacksboro
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,600
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,833 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,842
+39%since 2000
from $13,595 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
29.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 25.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.2%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 15.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.423
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing28.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing25.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Information7.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade3.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade3.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Construction3.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$64,700
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$759
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $369 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
32.8%
−40.1 ptssince 2000
from 72.9% in 2000
30.0% rent
Vacancy rate
16.0%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
14.1%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.8%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 24.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.4
+1%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic77.8%(3,525)
Black10.3%(469)
Hispanic / Latino10.7%(487)
Asian0.3%(14)
Other0%
Diversity Score45.3%(2,053)
2010
White, non-Hispanic71.5%(3,225)
Black7.2%(327)
Hispanic / Latino19.9%(896)
Asian0.5%(21)
Other0.3%(12)
Diversity Score54.6%(2,462)
Diversity Score
55
+20%since 2000
from 45 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.1%
−6.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
73.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 72.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.7%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.5 min
−25%since 2000
from 19.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.7%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 83.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.1%
−30.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
61.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
Female
38.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
Foreign born
8.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.6%
−54.2 ptssince 2009
from 62.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jacksboro, Texas?

Jacksboro, Texas has about 4,511 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Jacksboro, Texas?

The typical household in Jacksboro, Texas earns about $46,600 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jacksboro, Texas expensive?

In Jacksboro, Texas, the median home is worth about $64,700, and the typical rent is about $759 a month.

How educated are people in Jacksboro, Texas?

About 7.1% of adults age 25 and over in Jacksboro, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jacksboro, Texas?

About 20.2% of people in Jacksboro, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jacksboro, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Jacksboro, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,161 residents, a change of about 35 percent over that period.

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