Jefferson

County:: Marion County
County Seat:: Yes
Area (mi²):: 4.448
State:: Texas

Jefferson is a city located in Marion County, Texas. Jefferson has a 2025 population of 1,831. It is also the county seat of Marion County. Jefferson is currently declining at a rate of -0.54% annually and its population has decreased by -2.61% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,880 in 2020.

The average household income in Jefferson is $57,091 with a poverty rate of 23.23%. The median age in Jefferson is 41.7 years: 43.6 years for males, and 41.3 years for females.

Demographics

The racial composition of Jefferson includes 52.72% White, 41.12% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Black or African American

Two or more races

Asian

Other race

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race	Population	Percentage (of total)
White	1,113	52.72%
Black or African American	868	41.12%
Two or more races	73	3.46%
Asian	37	1.75%
Other race	20	0.95%
Native American	0	0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0	0%

Jefferson Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Jefferson's average per capita income is $27,372. Household income levels show a median of $40,865. The poverty rate stands at 23.23%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.

Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.

Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.

Name	Median	Mean
Married Families	$80,875	-
Families	$50,625	$77,337
Households	$40,865	$57,091
Non Families	$22,455	$33,559

$27,372

Average Income

$40,865

Median Household Income

23.23%

Poverty Rate