Jefferson County's estimated 2026 population is 255,060 with a growth rate of 0.22% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Jefferson County is the 23rd largest county in Texas. The 2010 population was 252,457 and has seen a growth of 1.03% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Jefferson County includes 44.1% White, 33.14% Black or African American, 6.64% other race, 3.76% Asian, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (44.1%)
Black or African American (33.14%)
Two or more races (11.9%)
Other race (6.64%)
Asian (3.76%)
Native American (0.41%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.06%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 111,975 | 44.1% |
| Black or African American | 84,147 | 33.14% |
| Two or more races | 30,226 | 11.9% |
| Other race | 16,852 | 6.64% |
| Asian | 9,552 | 3.76% |
| Native American | 1,037 | 0.41% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 150 | 0.06% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Jefferson County's average per capita income is $45,957. Household income levels show a median of $59,934. The poverty rate stands at 18.76%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $100,957 | $121,546 |
| Families | $75,087 | $97,740 |
| Households | $59,934 | $84,558 |
| Non Families | $40,423 | $56,777 |
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