2023 ACS Census Data · Population 253,939
Jefferson County is a large county in Texas with a population of 253,939. The median household income is $59,934, 8% below the national average. The poverty rate is 18.8%, median home value is $159,600, and 19.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Population
253,939
2023 estimate
Rank #282 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$59,934
Household
Rank #1924 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$159,600
Owner-occupied
Rank #1830 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
19.4%
Adults 25+
Rank #1998 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
48.5%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
12.2%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
23.1%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
5.1%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
7% below Texas avg·8% below national avg
Poverty Rate
26% below Texas avg·25% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
3% below Texas avg·3% below national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$31,855
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
18.8%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
55.6%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
7% below Texas avg·24% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
12% above Texas avg·16% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
15% below Texas avg·15% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
23% below Texas avg·20% below national avg
Housing Units
109,351
Households
93,646
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.5
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,702
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
88.9%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
21 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
10% below Texas avg·19% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
2% above Texas avg·4% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
9.9%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
24.7%
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