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Jeff Davis County

Texas · 1,711 residents (2025 est.) · 2,264.556 sq mi
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#8Fastest shrinkingof 3,135-14.3%#9Lowest unemploymentof 3,1440.0%#22Oldest by median ageof 3,14458.0#32Highest homeownership rateof 3,14488.0%
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Jeff Davis County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $59,286. Population has fallen 15% since 2000, a loss of 342 residents. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $226,200. With a median age of 58.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 23.9% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 58.0
US median: 38.9
Average education
36% 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
1,865
−15%since 2000
from 2,207 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1 / sq mi
−15%since 2009
from 1 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
58.0
+36%since 2000
from 42.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,711 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Jeff Davis County
20242K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 57.1%(133)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 90%(0)
US avg: 6%
10 to 147.2%(134)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 193.7%(69)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240%(0)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 347.3%(137)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 448.8%(165)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 548.6%(160)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6423.3%(435)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7419.1%(357)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8411.1%(207)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over3.6%(68)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,286
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,212 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$50,105
+166%since 2000
from $18,846 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.1%
+20.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
23.9%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 15.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.556
+37%since 2010
from 0.407 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing15.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Finance & insurance13.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical13.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Information12%
US avg: 10.8%
Construction9.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Manufacturing6.4%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade2.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$226,200
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,241
+92%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $354 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
88.0%
+17.9 ptssince 2000
from 70.1% in 2000
12.0% rent
Vacancy rate
36.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 39.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
8.5%
−19.6 ptssince 2009
from 28.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.8%
+24.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.8
+42%since 2009
from 2.7 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
37
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Jeff Davis County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic62.3%(1,376)
Black0.7%(16)
Hispanic / Latino35.5%(783)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic65.5%(1,221)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino30.1%(562)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.4%(82)
Diversity Score
60
−2%since 2009
from 61 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican29.8%(555)
Ancestry
English13%(242)
German11.5%(214)
Irish7.5%(140)
Italian2.8%(53)
Scotch-Irish2.5%(46)
Norwegian2.4%(44)
Swedish1.2%(23)
French1%(19)
American0.6%(12)
British0.5%(9)
Finnish0.4%(8)
+ 10 more ancestry groups with data
Slovak0.4%(8)
Austrian0.3%(6)
Greek0.3%(5)
Portuguese0.3%(5)
Romanian0.3%(5)
Bulgarian0.2%(4)
Danish0.2%(3)
Welsh0.1%(2)
Polish0.1%(1)
Scottish0.1%(1)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest Italian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 35.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.4%
+17.7 ptssince 2000
from 74.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
14.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.2 min
−15%since 2000
from 19.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
49.4%
−10.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
23.6%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
7.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−6.6 ptssince 2011
from 6.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
49.5%
−13.8 ptssince 2011
from 63.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.2%
−13.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
45.4%
−22.2 ptssince 2009
from 67.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.1%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Female
46.9%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Foreign born
8.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.3%
−35.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.0%
−12.6 ptssince 2012
from 29.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.5%
−63.3 ptssince 2013
from 77.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.3%
+21.0 ptssince 2017
from 66.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
74.3%
+14.9 ptssince 2016
from 59.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
23.9%
−15.7 ptssince 2016
from 39.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married14.8%(130)
Married63.7%(559)
Widowed9.4%(82)
Divorced12.1%(106)
Women 15+
Never married6.8%(49)
Married58.1%(419)
Widowed25.1%(181)
Divorced10%(72)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jeff Davis County, Texas?

Jeff Davis County, Texas has about 1,865 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Jeff Davis County, Texas?

The typical household in Jeff Davis County, Texas earns about $59,286 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jeff Davis County, Texas expensive?

In Jeff Davis County, Texas, the median home is worth about $226,200, and the typical rent is about $1,241 a month.

How educated are people in Jeff Davis County, Texas?

About 35.9% of adults age 25 and over in Jeff Davis County, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jeff Davis County, Texas?

About 23.9% of people in Jeff Davis County, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jeff Davis County, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Jeff Davis County, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 81 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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