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Jersey

Texas · 7,921 residents · 3.476 sq mi
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Jersey is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $81,869. Population has grown 15% since 2000. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $289,400. Poverty is rare here, at 5.7% of residents. Households here earn about 28% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
50% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,921
+15%since 2000
from 6,880 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,279 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 1,979 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.2
+12%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K6K7K8K1990201020202024Jersey
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$81,869
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,431 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,480
+34%since 2000
from $36,092 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
57.5%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.5%
US avg: 10%
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services7.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing6%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$289,400
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $143,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,135
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $796 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 59.0% in 2000
42.6% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+69%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81.9%(5,635)
Black4%(278)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(499)
Asian5.1%(350)
Other0%
Diversity Score37%(2,543)
2020
White, non-Hispanic51.9%(4,113)
Black11.4%(906)
Hispanic / Latino22.1%(1,751)
Asian10.3%(812)
Other1.9%(153)
Diversity Score80.1%(6,346)
Diversity Score
80
+117%since 2000
from 37 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
50.0%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 43.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 92.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
18.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.9 min
+50%since 2000
from 19.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 88.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 3.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.8%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 69.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
48.2%
−26.5 ptssince 2009
from 74.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
50.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
15.8%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.6%
−75.7 ptssince 2013
from 84.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jersey, Texas?

Jersey, Texas has about 7,921 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Jersey, Texas?

The typical household in Jersey, Texas earns about $81,869 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 $289,400, and the typical rent is about $1,135 a month.

How educated are people in Jersey, Texas?

About 50.0% 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 5.7% 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 3,095 residents, a change of about 64 percent over that period.

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