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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Jayton

Texas · 624 residents · 1.697 sq mi
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Jayton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,239. Population has grown 22% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $27,700. Households here earn about 29% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 36.8
US median: 33.0
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 56%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

624
+22%vs 2000
vs 513 in 2000
1990 – 2025
368 / sq mi
+22%vs 2000
vs 302 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
36.8
−26%vs 2000
vs 49.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
3974695426146861990201020202024Jayton
2024458
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$19,239
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $32,396 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$8,880
−49%vs 2000
vs $17,314 in 2000
US average: $14,340
20.0%
+11.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$27,700
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $23,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$242
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $281 in 2000
US average: $450
80.3%
−1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 81.3% in 2000
19.7% rent
1.4
+99%vs 2000
vs 0.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.9%(456)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino10.9%(56)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score24.7%(127)
1990
White, non-Hispanic83%(518)
Black1%(6)
Hispanic / Latino18.9%(118)
Asian0%(0)
Other16%(100)
Diversity Score58.6%(366)
59
+137%vs 2000
vs 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.4%
−3.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
63.8%
−11.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 75.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.0%
−1.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.1 min
+25%vs 2000
vs 9.7 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 Jayton, Texas?

Jayton, Texas has about 624 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Jayton, Texas?

The typical household in Jayton, Texas earns about $19,239 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jayton, Texas expensive?

In Jayton, Texas, the median home is worth about $27,700, and the typical rent is about $242 a month.

How educated are people in Jayton, Texas?

About 11.4% of adults age 25 and over in Jayton, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jayton, Texas?

About 20.0% of people in Jayton, 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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