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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Jamaica Beach

Texas · 622 residents · 0.581 sq mi
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Jamaica Beach is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $42,188. Population has fallen 42% since 2000, a loss of 453 residents. 29% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $77,100. Households here earn about 56% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 36.3
US median: 33.0
More educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

622
−42%vs 2000
vs 1,075 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,071 / sq mi
−42%vs 2000
vs 1,850 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
36.3
−14%vs 2000
vs 42.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
5707258801K1K1990201020202024Jamaica Beach
2024967
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$42,188
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $52,045 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$19,834
−36%vs 2000
vs $30,943 in 2000
US average: $14,340
8.6%
+1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$77,100
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $97,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$658
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $764 in 2000
US average: $450
62.2%
−19.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 81.8% in 2000
37.8% rent
1.8
−2%vs 2000
vs 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99%(616)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(21)
Asian0%(0)
Other1%(6)
Diversity Score10.1%(63)
10
−54%vs 2000
vs 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

28.8%
−7.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 36.7% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
91.8%
−1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 92.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
10.3%
−2.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

33.9 min
+39%vs 2000
vs 24.4 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Jamaica Beach, Texas?

Jamaica Beach, Texas has about 622 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Jamaica Beach, Texas earns about $42,188 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 $77,100, and the typical rent is about $658 a month.

How educated are people in Jamaica Beach, Texas?

About 28.8% 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 8.6% of people in Jamaica Beach, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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

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