Jeff Davis County, Texas
TX · FIPS 48243 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,865 | — | #3,129 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $59,286 | -21.1% | #2,151 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 58.0 years | +49.1% | #22 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $226,200 | -19.8% | #1,121 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,241 | +6.7% | #489 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 23.9% | +89.6% | #2,940 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Jeff Davis County has a population of 1,865, making it the #3,129 most populous county in the US. The median age is 58.0 years, which is 49.1% above the national median.
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The median household income in Jeff Davis County is $59,286, ranking #2,151 out of 3,222 counties — 21.1% below the national median. The poverty rate is 23.9% and unemployment stands at 0.0%.
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The median home value in Jeff Davis County is $226,200 (-19.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,241/mo and the homeownership rate is 88.0%.
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85.5% of residents in Jeff Davis County have health insurance coverage, which is 6.8% below the national rate.
About Jeff Davis County, Texas
Jeff Davis County, Texas has a total population of 1,865, making it the 3,129th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Jeff Davis County is 58.0 years, which is 49.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Jeff Davis County is $59,286, which ranks #2,151 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 21.1% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 23.9%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%.
The median home value in Jeff Davis County is $226,200, 19.8% below the national median. Renters in Jeff Davis County pay a median gross rent of $1,241 per month. The homeownership rate is 88.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Jeff Davis County, 35.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 6.5% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 85.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 18.3 min.
Jeff Davis County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 65.5% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (30.1%) and Two or More Races (4.4%).
All data for Jeff Davis County, Texas comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.