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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Jersey

Texas · 6,880 residents · 3.476 sq mi
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Jersey is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $68,431. Population has grown 43% since 1990. 44% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $143,000. Poverty is rare here, at 4.5% of residents. Households here earn about 71% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.8
US median: 35.2
More educated
44% 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

6,880
+43%since 1990
from 4,826 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,979 / sq mi
+43%since 1990
from 1,388 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.8
+5%since 1990
from 36.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5K5K6K7K8K1990201020202024Jersey
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$68,431
−21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $65,369 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$36,092
+52%since 1990
from $23,702 in 1990
US average: $21,522
4.5%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 2.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$143,000
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $108,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$796
−40%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $1,001 in 1990
US average: $602
59.0%
−35.0 ptssince 1990
from 94.1% in 1990
41.0% rent
2.1
+26%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(4,432)
Black1.8%(89)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(201)
Asian5%(242)
Diversity Score27.3%(1,317)
2000
White, non-Hispanic81.9%(5,635)
Black4%(278)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(499)
Asian5.1%(350)
Diversity Score37%(2,543)
37
+35%since 1990
from 27 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

43.6%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 43.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
92.5%
−1.6 ptssince 1990
from 94.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
14.5%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 14.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.9 min
−21%since 1990
from 25.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jersey, Texas?

Jersey, Texas has about 6,880 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Jersey, Texas?

The typical household in Jersey, Texas earns about $68,431 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jersey, Texas expensive?

In Jersey, Texas, the median home is worth about $143,000, and the typical rent is about $796 a month.

How educated are people in Jersey, Texas?

About 43.6% of adults age 25 and over in Jersey, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jersey, Texas?

About 4.5% of people in Jersey, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jersey, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Jersey, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,054 residents, a change of about 43 percent over that period.

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

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