U.S. County · Profile

Jefferson County

251.5KTotal Population
278Pop. Density (per sq mi)
-0.19%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Jefferson County has a population of 251,496 as of 2023. It is located in Texas.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Jefferson County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):22.6%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White47.5%119,461
Black or African American33.3%83,748
Hispanic or Latino22.6%56,838
Two or More Races10.4%26,156
Some Other Race4.7%11,820
Asian3.8%9,557
American Indian/Alaska Native0.3%754
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.1%251

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Jefferson County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$57,294
23.2% below national average
Per Capita Income
$30,770
19.7% below national average
Poverty Rate
18.2%
58.3% above national average
Median Age
36.8 years

Income & Poverty

$57,294Median Household Income
$30,770Per Capita Income
18.2%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$57,294$81,574
Families$70,812$94,443
Married-couple Families$70,812$79,309
Nonfamily Households$37,264$40,245

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Jefferson County, Texas.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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