Jefferson County, Texas
Total Population: 253,939
County Seat: Beaumont
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
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
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 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
84.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
19.4%
Enrolled in College (18+)
5.8%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian 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 fieldsMedian 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.