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World Population Review
Jefferson County, Texas Population 2021
Jefferson County, Texas's estimated population is 248,227 with a growth rate of -0.67% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Jefferson County, Texas is the 22nd largest county in Texas. The 2010 Population was 252,455 and has seen a growth of -1.67% since this time.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 248,227 | -1,669 | -0.67% |
| 2020 | 249,896 | -1,669 | -0.66% |
| 2019 | 251,565 | -1,669 | -0.66% |
| 2018 | 253,234 | -2,807 | -1.10% |
| 2017 | 256,041 | 293 | 0.11% |
| 2016 | 255,748 | 636 | 0.25% |
| 2015 | 255,112 | 2,215 | 0.88% |
| 2014 | 252,897 | -182 | -0.07% |
| 2013 | 253,079 | 1,474 | 0.59% |
| 2012 | 251,605 | -1,889 | -0.75% |
| 2011 | 253,494 | 1,039 | 0.41% |
| 2010 | 252,455 | 13,058 | 5.45% |
| 1990 | 239,397 | -11,541 | -4.60% |
| 1980 | 250,938 | 6,165 | 2.52% |
| 1970 | 244,773 | -886 | -0.36% |
| 1960 | 245,659 | 50,576 | 25.93% |
| 1950 | 195,083 | 49,754 | 34.24% |
| 1940 | 145,329 | 11,938 | 8.95% |
| 1930 | 133,391 | 60,271 | 82.43% |
| 1920 | 73,120 | 34,938 | 91.50% |
| 1910 | 38,182 | 23,943 | 168.15% |
| 1900 | 14,239 | 8,382 | 143.11% |
| 1890 | 5,857 | 2,368 | 67.87% |
| 1880 | 3,489 | 1,583 | 83.05% |
| 1870 | 1,906 | -89 | -4.46% |
| 1860 | 1,995 | 159 | 8.66% |
| 1850 | 1,836 | 0.00% |
2021 Growth Rate
-0.67%
County Website
State
Founded
1837
County Seat
Lat./Long.
2010 Population
252,455
Growth Since 2010
-1.67%
Jefferson County, Texas Population Growth
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 148,331 | 58.32% |
| Black or African American | 85,682 | 33.69% |
| Asian | 9,565 | 3.76% |
| Some Other Race | 5,363 | 2.11% |
| Two or More Races | 4,308 | 1.69% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 961 | 0.38% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 130 | 0.05% |
Jefferson County, Texas Population by Race
Jefferson County, Texas Population Pyramid $2021
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Jefferson County, Texas Population by Age
Jefferson County, Texas Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 92,988 | 2.56 | 61.1 |
| Married | 40,846 | 3.26 | 79.4 |
| Non Family | 33,149 | 1.22 | 47.8 |
| Female | 14,751 | 3.39 | 42.1 |
| Male | 4,242 | 3.4 | 55 |
3.23
Average Family Size
2.56
Average Household Size
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Jefferson County, Texas Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12,412 | 7.34% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 14,291 | 8.45% |
| High School Graduate | 53,941 | 31.91% |
| Some College | 41,892 | 24.78% |
| Associates Degree | 13,282 | 7.86% |
| Bachelors Degree | 22,617 | 13.38% |
| Graduate Degree | 10,599 | 6.27% |
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Jefferson County, Texas Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Jefferson County, Texas Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 77,492 | 71,889 | 20,716 |
| Black | 54,778 | 47,570 | 7,290 |
| Hispanic | 28,682 | 16,721 | 2,305 |
| Asian | 6,406 | 4,521 | 2,324 |
| Other Race | 3,289 | 1,793 | 354 |
| 2+ Races | 2,048 | 1,737 | 456 |
| Native American | 704 | 544 | 91 |
| Islander | 103 | 83 | 16 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 92.77%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 36.28%.
Jefferson County, Texas Educational Attainment by Race
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$38,680
Average Earnings
$45,410
Average Male
$30,990
Average Female
Jefferson County, Texas Earnings by Educational Attainment
Jefferson County, Texas Language by Age
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Jefferson County, Texas Language
77.40% of Jefferson County, Texas residents speak only English, while 22.60% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 17.69% of the population.
Jefferson County, Texas Language
Jefferson County, Texas Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 78,914 | 19,119 | 24.23% |
| Hispanic | 48,227 | 11,173 | 23.17% |
| White | 97,997 | 8,035 | 8.20% |
| Asian | 9,410 | 2,902 | 30.84% |
| Other | 4,733 | 1,221 | 25.80% |
| Multiple | 4,149 | 844 | 20.34% |
| Native | 783 | 171 | 21.84% |
17.66%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.66%
Male Poverty Rate
19.55%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Jefferson County, Texas
The race most likely to be in poverty in Jefferson County, Texas is Asian, with 30.84% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Jefferson County, Texas is White, with 8.20% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.69%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.61%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.14%.
Jefferson County, Texas Poverty
Jefferson County, Texas Poverty Rate by Education
Jefferson County, Texas Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
45.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.7%
Male Marriage Rate
44.3%
Female Marriage Rate
Jefferson County, Texas Married by Age and Sex
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Jefferson County, Texas Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Jefferson County, Texas Marital Status by Race
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Jefferson County, Texas Marital Status
Jefferson County, Texas Veterans by War
Jefferson County, Texas Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,846 | 7.72% |
| Black | 5,277 | 8.24% |
| Hispanic | 1,154 | 3.33% |
| Asian | 178 | 2.42% |
| 2+ Races | 170 | 6.79% |
| Other Race | 153 | 4.04% |
| Native American | 44 | 5.29% |
Jefferson County, Texas Veterans by Race
Jefferson County, Texas Veterans by Education
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7.76%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.15%
Veteran Disability Rate
Jefferson County, Texas Veterans by Education
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55.9%
Labor Force Participation
53.1%
Employment Rate
4.9%
Unemployment Rate
Jefferson County, Texas Employment by Age
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Jefferson County, Texas Employment by Race
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Jefferson County, Texas Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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88.01%
Native Born
11.99%
Foreign Born
7.78%
Non Citizen
4.21%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
88.01% of Jefferson County, Texas residents were born in the United States, with 67.98% having been born in Texas. 7.78% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Jefferson County, Texas Place of Birth
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990