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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 2026 population of 1,993. It is also the county seat of Marion County. Jefferson is currently declining at a rate of -0.05% annually and its population has decreased by -0.45% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,002 in 2020.

The median household income in Jefferson is $41,500 with a poverty rate of 21.63%. The median age in Jefferson is 37.1 years: 38.3 years for males, and 35.7 years for females. For every 100 females there are 61.8 males.

2K
Total Population
448
Density (mi²)
-1 -0.05%
Growth

Jefferson Population

Jefferson Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20261,993-1-0.05%
20251,994-2-0.1%
20241,99690.45%
20231,98740.2%
20221,983-2-0.1%
20211,985-17-0.85%
20202,00240.2%
20191,910-19-0.98%
20181,929-46-2.33%
20171,975-11-0.55%
20161,986-24-1.19%
20152,010-8-0.4%
20142,018-15-0.74%
20132,033-14-0.68%
20122,047-31-1.49%
20112,078-28-1.33%
20102,085-11-0.52%

Median Age

Overall: 37.1 years
Female: 35.7 years
Male: 38.3 years

Jefferson Adults

There are 1,626 adults, (546 of whom are seniors) in Jefferson.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,317 (61.8%)
Male: 814 (38.2%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Jefferson includes 46.88% White, 46.5% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White99946.88%
Black or African American99146.5%
Two or more races1105.16%
Asian160.75%
Other race150.7%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race150.7%
Two or more races130.61%
White40.19%
Black or African American20.09%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White99546.69%
Black or African American98946.41%
Two or more races974.55%
Asian160.75%

Jefferson Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Jefferson 's average per capita income is $26,620. Household income levels show a median of $41,500. The poverty rate stands at 21.63%.

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$86,136-
Families$51,630$79,281
Households$41,500$58,237
Non Families$24,559$33,663

$26,620

Average Income

$41,500

Median Household Income

21.63%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)