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Jamaica Beach

Texas · 1,071 residents (2025 est.) · 0.581 sq mi
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Jamaica Beach is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $94,318. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 58% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $333,500. With a median age of 63.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 63.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
58% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 88%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
967
−10%since 2000
from 1,075 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,664 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 1,850 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
63.3
+50%since 2000
from 42.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,071 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5707258801K1K1990201020202024Jamaica Beach
2024967
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$94,318
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,045 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$82,573
+167%since 2000
from $30,943 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
66.6%
+30.7 ptssince 2009
from 35.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.483
+25%since 2010
from 0.386 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services13.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade10.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing6%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade5.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$333,500
+88%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $97,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
97.1%
+15.3 ptssince 2000
from 81.8% in 2000
2.9% rent
Vacancy rate
59.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.4%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 31.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
+67.1 ptssince 2009
from 32.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.5
+89%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
80
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.1%(958)
Black0.4%(4)
Hispanic / Latino8.6%(92)
Asian0.6%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score22%(236)
2024
White, non-Hispanic72.6%(702)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino9.8%(95)
Asian6.4%(62)
Other11.2%(108)
Diversity Score55.8%(540)
Diversity Score
56
+154%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
57.6%
+20.9 ptssince 2000
from 36.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.9%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 92.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
26.1%
+13.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.6 min
+9%since 2000
from 24.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
59.2%
−21.5 ptssince 2009
from 80.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−11.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
40.8%
+33.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
14.6%
+11.1 ptssince 2011
from 3.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.6%
−8.8 ptssince 2011
from 62.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.4%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
62.3%
−13.2 ptssince 2009
from 75.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
64.0%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
Female
36.0%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
Foreign born
9.0%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.0%
−47.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.9%
−17.3 ptssince 2012
from 28.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.0%
−71.6 ptssince 2013
from 77.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.1%
+19.5 ptssince 2017
from 75.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.6%
−3.9 ptssince 2016
from 94.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2016
from 3.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jamaica Beach, Texas?

Jamaica Beach, Texas has about 967 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Jamaica Beach, Texas?

The typical household in Jamaica Beach, Texas earns about $94,318 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jamaica Beach, Texas expensive?

In Jamaica Beach, Texas, the median home is worth about $333,500.

How educated are people in Jamaica Beach, Texas?

About 57.6% of adults age 25 and over in Jamaica Beach, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jamaica Beach, Texas?

About 8.9% of people in Jamaica Beach, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jamaica Beach, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Jamaica Beach, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 345 residents, a change of about 55 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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