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Jamaica Beach

Texas · 1,078 residents · 0.581 sq mi
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Jamaica Beach is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $75,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $244,700. With a median age of 59.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 59.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 68%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,078
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,075 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,855 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,850 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
59.1
+40%since 2000
from 42.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5707258801K1K1990201020202024Jamaica Beach
2024967
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$75,250
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,045 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$56,304
+82%since 2000
from $30,943 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
50.1%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 35.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade16.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance8.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services8.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food3.7%
US avg: 2%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Information2.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade1.5%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$244,700
+68%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $97,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,223
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $764 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
85.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 81.8% in 2000
14.3% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+74%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.2%(940)
Black0.4%(4)
Hispanic / Latino7.7%(83)
Asian1.3%(14)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score22.3%(240)
Diversity Score
22
+1%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
46.0%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 36.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.1%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 92.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
19.2%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.4 min
+45%since 2000
from 24.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
67.4%
−13.2 ptssince 2009
from 80.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.5%
+9.0 ptssince 2011
from 3.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2011
from 62.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
48.4%
−27.1 ptssince 2009
from 75.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
Female
41.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
Foreign born
6.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.3%
−72.3 ptssince 2013
from 77.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jamaica Beach, Texas?

Jamaica Beach, Texas has about 1,078 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Jamaica Beach, Texas earns about $75,250 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 $244,700, and the typical rent is about $1,223 a month.

How educated are people in Jamaica Beach, Texas?

About 46.0% 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 6.4% 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 456 residents, a change of about 73 percent over that period.

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