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Jewett

Texas · 1,167 residents · 2.049 sq mi
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Jewett has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,896. Population has grown 36% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $46,800. At a median age of 29.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 50% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 29.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 24%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,167
+36%since 2000
from 861 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
570 / sq mi
+36%since 2000
from 420 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
29.4
−6%since 2000
from 31.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5567911K1K1K1990201020202024Jewett
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,896
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,102
−19%since 2000
from $17,469 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.3%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.1%
−9.2 ptssince 2000
from 26.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.441
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade14.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade12.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Information11.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing8.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services8.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration8.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services3.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$46,800
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$598
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $402 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
21.2%
−45.5 ptssince 2000
from 66.7% in 2000
39.5% rent
Vacancy rate
25.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 24.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.1%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 33.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
+2%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic68.5%(590)
Black7.7%(66)
Hispanic / Latino23.6%(203)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score58.3%(502)
2010
White, non-Hispanic46.7%(545)
Black6.9%(81)
Hispanic / Latino44%(513)
Asian1.3%(15)
Other1.8%(21)
Diversity Score73.6%(859)
Diversity Score
74
+26%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.0%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
72.3%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 63.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.5 min
+14%since 2000
from 17.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.2%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 87.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.0%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.7%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.2%
−31.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Female
45.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Foreign born
19.9%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
4.6%
−42.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jewett, Texas?

Jewett, Texas has about 1,167 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Jewett, Texas?

The typical household in Jewett, Texas earns about $24,896 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jewett, Texas expensive?

In Jewett, Texas, the median home is worth about $46,800, and the typical rent is about $598 a month.

How educated are people in Jewett, Texas?

About 13.0% of adults age 25 and over in Jewett, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jewett, Texas?

About 17.1% of people in Jewett, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jewett, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Jewett, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 523 residents, a change of about 81 percent over that period.

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