Jefferson County, Texas
TX · FIPS 48245 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 253,878 | — | #283 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $60,026 | -20.1% | #2,081 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 37.0 years | -4.9% | #2,755 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $169,500 | -39.9% | #1,818 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,117 | -4.0% | #680 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 19.5% | +54.7% | #2,623 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Jefferson County has a population of 253,878, making it the #283 most populous county in the US. The median age is 37.0 years, which is 4.9% below the national median.
Population Trend
Rankings →Year-over-Year Population Growth
Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Nativity
Household Type
Economy
The median household income in Jefferson County is $60,026, ranking #2,081 out of 3,222 counties — 20.1% below the national median. The poverty rate is 19.5% and unemployment stands at 6.3%.
Median Household Income Trend
Rankings →Poverty Rate Trend
Rankings →Housing
The median home value in Jefferson County is $169,500 (-39.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,117/mo and the homeownership rate is 62.5%.
Median Home Value Trend
Rankings →Health
79.4% of residents in Jefferson County have health insurance coverage, which is 13.4% below the national rate.
About Jefferson County, Texas
Jefferson County, Texas has a total population of 253,878, making it the 283rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Jefferson County is 37.0 years, which is 4.9% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Jefferson County is $60,026, which ranks #2,081 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 20.1% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 19.5%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.3%.
The median home value in Jefferson County is $169,500, 39.9% below the national median. Renters in Jefferson County pay a median gross rent of $1,117 per month. The homeownership rate is 62.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Jefferson County, 19.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 41.4% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 79.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 23.7 min.
Jefferson County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 36.3% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (32.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (24.1%).
All data for Jefferson 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.