Jefferson, TX

Census Place

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2023 Population

2,111

1.64% 1-year growth

US Senator

John Cornyn

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Cruz

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

41.7

2.8% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

23.2%

17% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$40,865

14% 1-year decline

2023 Median Property Value

$143,800

11.6% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

902

2.73% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Jefferson, TX had a population of 2.11k people with a median age of 41.7 and a median household income of $40,865. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Jefferson, TX grew from 2,077 to 2,111, a 1.64% increase and its median household income declined from $47,524 to $40,865, a −14% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Jefferson, TX are White (Non-Hispanic) (52.3%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (40.8%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.84%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.75%), and Other (Hispanic) (0.947%).

None of the households in Jefferson, TX reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98% of the residents in Jefferson, TX are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in Jefferson, TX was $143,800, and the homeownership rate was 52%.

Most people in Jefferson, TX drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Jefferson, TX was N/A per household.

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Population & Diversity

Jefferson, TX is home to a population of 2.11k people, from which 98% are citizens. As of 2023, 3.69% of Jefferson, TX residents were born outside of the country (78 people).

In 2023, there were 1.28 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.1k people) in Jefferson, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 862 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 60 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98%

2023 Citizenship

98.7%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 98% of Jefferson, TX residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Jefferson, TX was 98.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Jefferson, TX compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Jefferson, TX

White (Non-Hispanic)
1.1k ± 200
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
862 ± 190
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
60 ± 60.2

2.27%

Hispanic Population

48 people

2.27% of the people in Jefferson, TX are hispanic (48 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Jefferson, TX as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Texas.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
2,430,315 ± 36,649 people
India
305,649 ± 13,502 people
El Salvador
224,600 ± 11,591 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Texas was Mexico, the natal country of 2,430,315 Texas residents, followed by India with 305,649 and El Salvador with 224,600.

Foreign-Born Population

3.69%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

78 people

3.76%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

78 people

As of 2023, 3.69% of Jefferson, TX residents (78 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Jefferson, TX was 3.76%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Jefferson, TX compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
32 ± 31
Gulf War (1990s)
26 ± 42
Gulf War (2001-)
23 ± 31

Jefferson, TX has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.23 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Jefferson, TX employs 902 people. The largest industries in Jefferson, TX are Retail Trade (173 people), Accommodation & Food Services (155 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (135 people), and the highest paying industries are Transportation & Warehousing ($100,200), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($100,050), and Manufacturing ($51,000).

Males in Texas have an average income that is 1.38 times higher than the average income of females, which is $58,213. The income inequality in Texas (measured using the Gini index) is 0.476, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

902

2023 Value

± 192

2.73%

1 Year growth

± 29.4%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Jefferson, TX grew at a rate of 2.73%, from 878 employees to 902 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Jefferson, TX, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (134 people), Sales & Related Occupations (132 people), and Production Occupations (119 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Jefferson, TX.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Texas (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

902

2023 Value

± 192

2.73%

1 Year growth

± 29.4%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Jefferson, TX grew at a rate of 2.73%, from 878 employees to 902 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Jefferson, TX, are Retail Trade (173 people), Accommodation & Food Services (155 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (135 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Jefferson, TX, though some of these residents may live in Jefferson, TX and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$34,417

Median earning men ± $5,844

$21,419

Median earning women ± $3,620

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($64,688), Manufacturing ($51,000), and Construction ($45,927).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($21,610), Retail Trade ($21,172), and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($7,991).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

4.59%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 13.8M people employed in Texas. This represents a 4.59% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 9.63%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Texas.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Texas went to Donald J. Trump with 56.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (42.5%), followed by Jill Stein (0.726%).

John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing the state of Texas. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Texas is currently represented by 38 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Jefferson, TX. Showing the available data for Texas.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (56.1%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (42.5%)
Democratic Party
Jill Stein (0.726%)
Green Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Texas went to Donald J. Trump with 56.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (42.5%), followed by Jill Stein (0.726%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Texas for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Texas

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John Cornyn

Senator from Texas

Assumed office on December 2, 2002
Phil Gramm resigned (effective November 30, 2002) a few weeks before the expiration of his term in hopes that his successor, fellow Republican John Cornyn, could gain seniority over other newly elected senators. However, Cornyn did not gain additional seniority due to a 1980 Rules Committee policy.

Ted Cruz

Senator from Texas

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing Texas.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Texas over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Texas

Texas is currently represented by 38 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Texas have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 1.59% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.53% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (5.7M), Some college (4.97M), and Bachelors Degree (4.2M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Jefferson, TX was $143,800 in 2023, which is 0.474 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $128,800 to $143,800, a 11.6% increase. The homeownership rate in Jefferson, TX is 52%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Jefferson, TX have an average commute time of 22.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Jefferson, TX is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of N/A per household.

Median household income in Jefferson, TX is $40,865. In 2023, the place with the highest median household income in Jefferson, TX was Census Tract 9502 with a value of $59,516, followed by Census Tract 9501 and Census Tract 9504, with respective values of $56,549 and $41,683.

Housing

Property

$143,800

Median Property Value 2023

±$34,820

$499

Median Property Taxes

±$122

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Jefferson, TX the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Jefferson, TX compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

52%

Homeownership

2023

61.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 52% of the housing units in Jefferson, TX were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 51.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Jefferson, TX compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9502
Census Tract 9501
Census Tract 9504

In 2023, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Jefferson, TX was Census Tract 9502 with a value of $59,516, followed by Census Tract 9501 and Census Tract 9504, with respective values of $56,549 and $41,683.

The following map shows all of the places in Jefferson, TX colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$40,865

Median Household Income

± $10,182

960

Number of Households

± 194

In 2023, the median household income of the 960 households in Jefferson, TX declined from $40,865 from the previous year's value of $47,524.

The following chart displays the households in Jefferson, TX distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Jefferson, TX is from Texas.

0.476

2022 Wage GINI in Texas

0.476

2021 Wage GINI in Texas

In 2022, the income inequality in Texas was 0.476 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0231% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Texas was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Texas in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Texas across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (76%)
Carpooled (15.2%)
Other (5.36%)

In 2023, 76% of workers in Jefferson, TX drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (15.2%) and those who used some unspecified means to get work (5.36%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

22.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Jefferson, TX have a shorter commute time (22.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 0.803% of the workforce in Jefferson, TX have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Jefferson, TX compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

N/A

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Jefferson, TX distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Jefferson, TX have N/A.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

23.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Jefferson, TX (465 out of 2k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is approximately the same as the national average of N/A%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females < 5, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males < 5.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Jefferson, TX is Black, followed by White and Other.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

83.3% of the population of Jefferson, TX has health coverage, with 33.9% on employee plans, 20.7% on Medicaid, 15.4% on Medicare, 10.1% on non-group plans, and 3.2% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.5% under 18 years, 19.9% between 18 and 34 years, 31.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 25% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 42.1% were men and 57.9% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

16.7%

Uninsured

33.9%

Employer Coverage

20.7%

Medicaid

15.4%

Medicare

10.1%

Non-Group

3.2%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Jefferson, TX grew by 55.8% from 10.7% to 16.7%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Jefferson, TX changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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