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Jamaica Beach

Texas · 1,075 residents · 0.581 sq mi
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Jamaica Beach is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $52,045. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 73% since 1990. 37% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $97,200. With a median age of 42.3, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 30% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 35.2
More educated
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,075
+73%since 1990
from 622 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,850 / sq mi
+73%since 1990
from 1,071 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
42.3
+17%since 1990
from 36.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5707258801K1K1990201020202024Jamaica Beach
2024967
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$52,045
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $42,188 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$30,943
+56%since 1990
from $19,834 in 1990
US average: $21,522
7.3%
−1.3 ptssince 1990
from 8.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$97,200
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $77,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$764
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $658 in 1990
US average: $602
81.8%
+19.6 ptssince 1990
from 62.2% in 1990
18.2% rent
1.9
+2%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99%(616)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(21)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score10.1%(63)
2000
White, non-Hispanic89.1%(958)
Black0.4%(4)
Hispanic / Latino8.6%(92)
Asian0.6%(6)
Diversity Score22%(236)
22
+117%since 1990
from 10 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

36.7%
+7.8 ptssince 1990
from 28.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
92.9%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 91.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
12.4%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 10.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.4 min
−28%since 1990
from 33.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jamaica Beach, Texas?

Jamaica Beach, Texas has about 1,075 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Jamaica Beach, Texas earns about $52,045 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 $97,200, and the typical rent is about $764 a month.

How educated are people in Jamaica Beach, Texas?

About 36.7% 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 7.3% 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 453 residents, a change of about 73 percent over that period.

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

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