Jefferson County, Texas

Total Population: 253,939

County Seat: Beaumont

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Median Home Value

$159,600

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$59,934

Across all households

Median Age

37.1 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

19.4%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)37.4%
Black (Non-Hispanic)32.9%
Hispanic or Latino23.5%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)3.7%
Two or More Races2.0%
Other Race0.2%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.1%

Under 18 Years

24.6%

65 Years and Over

15.1%

Male

51.5%

Female

48.5%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

90.9%

No Health Insurance

21.3%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

84.9%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

19.4%

Enrolled in College (18+)

5.8%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$59,934

Mean Household Income

$84,558

Per Capita Income

$31,855

Unemployment Rate (16+)

5.5%

In Labor Force (19–64)

72.6%

SNAP / Food Stamps

15.8%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$159,600

Median Rent

$1,079/mo

Total Housing Units

109,351

Owner-Occupied

61.8%

Renter-Occupied

38.2%

Vacancy Rate

14.4%

Married Couple Households

42.9%

Cohabiting Couple Households

6.1%

Male Householder, No Partner

20.1%

Female Householder, No Partner

30.8%

Average Household Size

2.55

Broadband Internet Access

88.9%

Housing Built Since 2010

11.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 48245.