Jefferson County, Texas
Jefferson County is home to 253,878 people. 19.5% of residents live below the poverty line, above the Texas rate (13.8%). The median household income is $60,026.
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| Measure | Value | Texas | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 253,878 | 30,188,424 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $60,026 | $78,476 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 19.5% | 13.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 25.9% | 18.7% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 20.6% | 17.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.7% | 33.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $169,500 | $283,800 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $1,117 | $1,403 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 52.5% | 51.7% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 12.1% | 17.6% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 37.0 years | 35.6 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.