Jefferson County Summary

Life in Jefferson County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Jefferson County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Jefferson County:

  • The population in Jefferson County is 254,942.

  • The median home value in Jefferson County is $147,326.

  • The median income in Jefferson County is $57,294.

  • The median rent in Jefferson County is $1,004.

  • The unemployment rate in Jefferson County is 5.4%.

  • The poverty rate in Jefferson County is 18.2%.

  • The average high in Jefferson County is 80.4° and there are 140.1 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Jefferson County

List Of Cities & Towns in Jefferson County

Beaumont, TX Population 114,573

Port Arthur, TX Population 55,897

Nederland, TX Population 18,569

Groves, TX Population 17,110

Port Neches, TX Population 13,635

Central Gardens, TX Population 3,627

Fannett, TX Population 1,667

Bevil Oaks, TX Population 1,181

China, TX Population 1,022

Nome, TX Population 350

Taylor Landing, TX Population 281

Map Of Jefferson County

Jefferson County, TX Weather

  • The average high in Jefferson County is 80.4°.

  • There are 88.68 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 140.1 inches of rain each year with 0.1 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:30 hours of sun each day in Jefferson County.

StatJefferson County
Mean High80.4
Nice Days88.68
Rainfall140.1
Snowfall0.1
Sunny_hours5:30
80.4°
Average High
140.1
Inches of Rain

Jefferson County Photos

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Jefferson County Demographics

Population over time in Jefferson County

The current population in Jefferson County is 254,942. The population has increased 0.9% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 256,755 1.4%
2021 253,136 -0.5%
2020 254,340 -

Gender in Jefferson County

  • Jefferson County is 48.6% female with 123,804 female residents.

  • Jefferson County is 51.4% male with 131,137 male residents.

Female
48.6% (123,804)
Male
51.4% (131,137)
Gender Jefferson County TX USA
Female 48.6% 50.0% 50.4%
Male 51.4% 50.0% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Jefferson County

Jefferson County is:

  • 38.4% White with 97,872 White residents.

  • 33.0% African American with 84,252 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 359 American Indian residents.

  • 3.8% Asian with 9,634 Asian residents.

  • 0.1% Hawaiian with 136 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.1% Other with 287 Other residents.

  • 1.9% Two Or More with 4,830 Two Or More residents.

  • 22.6% Hispanic with 57,572 Hispanic residents.

White
38.4% (97,872)
African American
33.0% (84,252)
American Indian
0.1% (359)
Asian
3.8% (9,634)
Hawaiian
0.1% (136)
Other
0.1% (287)
Two Or More
1.9% (4,830)
Hispanic
22.6% (57,572)

Table: Jefferson County By Race

Race Jefferson County TX USA
White 38.4% 40.1% 58.9%
African American 33.0% 11.8% 12.1%
American Indian 0.1% 0.2% 0.6%
Asian 3.8% 5.1% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.1% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.1% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 1.9% 2.6% 3.5%
Hispanic 22.6% 39.9% 18.7%

Household Income For Jefferson County, Texas

  • 7.3% of households in Jefferson County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 5.3% of households in Jefferson County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 9.0% of households in Jefferson County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 8.8% of households in Jefferson County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 13.9% of households in Jefferson County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 16.8% of households in Jefferson County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 10.7% of households in Jefferson County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 14.2% of households in Jefferson County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 7.5% of households in Jefferson County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 6.4% of households in Jefferson County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
7.3% (18,692)
$10,000 to $14,999
5.3% (13,612)
$15,000 to $24,999
9.0% (22,965)
$25,000 to $34,999
8.8% (22,388)
$35,000 to $49,999
13.9% (35,336)
$50,000 to $74,999
16.8% (42,927)
$75,000 to $99,999
10.7% (27,375)
$100,000 to $149,999
14.2% (36,279)
$150,000 to $199,999
7.5% (19,127)
$200,000 or more
6.4% (16,235)
Income Jefferson County TX USA
Less than $10,000 7.3% 5.1% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 5.3% 3.6% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 9.0% 7.0% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 8.8% 7.7% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 13.9% 11.1% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 16.8% 16.7% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 10.7% 12.7% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 14.2% 16.9% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 7.5% 8.7% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 6.4% 10.6% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Jefferson County for adults over 25

  • 7.0% of adults in Jefferson County completed < 9th grade.

  • 8.0% of adults in Jefferson County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 32.0% of adults in Jefferson County completed high school / ged.

  • 24.0% of adults in Jefferson County completed some college.

  • 9.0% of adults in Jefferson County completed associate's degree.

  • 14.0% of adults in Jefferson County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 4.0% of adults in Jefferson County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Jefferson County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Jefferson County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
6% (17,845)
9-12th Grade
8% (20,395)
High School / GED
32% (81,581)
Some College
24% (61,186)
Associate's Degree
9% (22,944)
Bachelor's Degree
14% (35,691)
Master's Degree
4% (10,197)
Professional Degree
1% (2,549)
Doctorate Degree
1% (2,549)
Education Jefferson County TX USA
< 9th Grade 6% 8% 3%
9-12th Grade 8% 7% 6%
High School / GED 32% 24% 26%
Some College 24% 21% 20%
Associate's Degree 9% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 14% 21% 21%
Master's Degree 4% 8% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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