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Jayton

Texas · 511 residents · 1.697 sq mi
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Jayton has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $60,456. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $53,800. With a median age of 46.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.7
US median: 38.8
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
511
Unchangedsince 2000
from 513 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
301 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 302 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.7
−6%since 2000
from 49.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3974695426146861990201020202024Jayton
2024458
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,456
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,396 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,163
+51%since 2000
from $17,314 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.3%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.2%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade12.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing7.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade7.5%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance1.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$53,800
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$819
+94%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $281 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.1%
−6.2 ptssince 2000
from 81.3% in 2000
24.9% rent
Afford Score
0.9
+23%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.5%(437)
Black0.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino11.9%(61)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.4%(2)
Diversity Score28.4%(145)
Diversity Score
28
+15%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.1%
+17.9 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.5%
+15.8 ptssince 2000
from 75.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.1%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.8 min
+22%since 2000
from 9.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 91.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2011
from 3.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.1%
−13.6 ptssince 2011
from 64.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.5%
−30.7 ptssince 2009
from 69.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.4%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
58.6%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.6%
−79.5 ptssince 2013
from 82.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jayton, Texas?

Jayton, Texas has about 511 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Jayton, Texas?

The typical household in Jayton, Texas earns about $60,456 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 $53,800, and the typical rent is about $819 a month.

How educated are people in Jayton, Texas?

About 33.1% 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 17.2% of people in Jayton, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jayton, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Jayton, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 113 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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