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Jefferson

Texas · 2,024 residents · 4.448 sq mi
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Jefferson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $17,034. Population has declined 8% since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $49,900. With a median age of 44.7, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 57% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 44.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% 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

2,024
−8%since 1990
from 2,199 in 1990
1990 – 2025
455 / sq mi
−8%since 1990
from 494 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
44.7
+11%since 1990
from 40.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Jefferson
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$17,034
−16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,466 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,558
+73%since 1990
from $8,972 in 1990
US average: $21,522
32.9%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 32.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$49,900
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$380
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $269 in 1990
US average: $602
63.9%
−7.5 ptssince 1990
from 71.4% in 1990
36.1% rent
2.9
+23%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic58%(1,275)
Black41.4%(911)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(28)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score63.1%(1,387)
2000
White, non-Hispanic62.2%(1,259)
Black34.4%(697)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(33)
Asian0.8%(16)
Diversity Score60.6%(1,226)
61
−4%since 1990
from 63 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.2%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 11.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
74.1%
+10.7 ptssince 1990
from 63.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.4%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 5.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.1 min
−4%since 1990
from 17.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Jefferson, Texas?

Jefferson, Texas has about 2,024 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Jefferson, Texas?

The typical household in Jefferson, Texas earns about $17,034 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 $49,900, and the typical rent is about $380 a month.

How educated are people in Jefferson, Texas?

About 12.2% 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 32.9% 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 175 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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

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