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Jefferson

Texas · 2,056 residents (2025 est.) · 4.448 sq mi
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Jefferson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $148,600. The poverty rate of 21.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 47% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 63%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,131
+5%since 2000
from 2,024 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
479 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 455 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.1
−17%since 2000
from 44.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,056 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Jefferson
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,500
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,034 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,642
+65%since 2000
from $15,558 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
20.0%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.6%
−11.3 ptssince 2000
from 32.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.503
+14%since 2010
from 0.442 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information18%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade9.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing7.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Retail trade6.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing1.1%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$148,600
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$653
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $380 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
53.7%
−10.3 ptssince 2000
from 63.9% in 2000
46.3% rent
Vacancy rate
24.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.4%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.7%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 33.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.6
+22%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
60
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic62.2%(1,259)
Black34.4%(697)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(33)
Asian0.8%(16)
Other0%
Diversity Score60.6%(1,226)
2024
White, non-Hispanic46.7%(995)
Black46.4%(989)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(34)
Asian0.8%(16)
Other4.6%(97)
Diversity Score70.5%(1,503)
Diversity Score
71
+16%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.3%
+15.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.6%
+17.5 ptssince 2000
from 74.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.7 min
+44%since 2000
from 17.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.2%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 82.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.8%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.3%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 9.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.4%
+6.8 ptssince 2011
from 52.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
14.0%
−54.1 ptssince 2009
from 68.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
38.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 41.2% in 2009
Female
61.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.5%
−32.7 ptssince 2009
from 39.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2012
from 15.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
16.0%
−69.4 ptssince 2013
from 85.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
72.0%
+15.2 ptssince 2017
from 56.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2016
from 96.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2016
from 3.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jefferson, Texas?

Jefferson, Texas has about 2,131 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Jefferson, Texas?

The typical household in Jefferson, Texas earns about $41,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jefferson, Texas expensive?

In Jefferson, Texas, the median home is worth about $148,600, and the typical rent is about $653 a month.

How educated are people in Jefferson, Texas?

About 27.3% of adults age 25 and over in Jefferson, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jefferson, Texas?

About 21.6% of people in Jefferson, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jefferson, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Jefferson, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 68 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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