Jefferson, TX

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Jefferson Overview

2,077
TOTAL POPULATION
855
MALE POPULATION
1,222
FEMALE POPULATION
69.97
MALES / 100 FEMALES
142.92
FEMALES / 100 MALES
42.9
MEDIAN AGE
2.9
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.1
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$27,669
PER CAPITA INCOME
$53,140
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$47,524
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
16.3%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
83.7¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.51
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
984
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
57.7%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
10.8%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Jefferson Zip Codes

Jefferson Area Codes

Race in Jefferson

The most populous races in Jefferson are Black / African American (1,060 | 51.0%), White / Caucasian (873 | 42.0%), and Two or more Races (64 | 3.1%).
Race in Jefferson
Race# Population% Population
Asian582.8%
Black / African American1,06051.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino422.0%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian87342.0%
Two or more Races643.1%
Some other Race221.1%
Total2,077100.0%

Ancestry in Jefferson

The most populous ancestries reported in Jefferson are American (638 | 30.7%), English (243 | 11.7%), Irish (133 | 6.4%), German (110 | 5.3%), and Korean (46 | 2.2%), together accounting for 56.3% of all Jefferson residents.
Ancestry in Jefferson
Ancestry# Population% Population
African110.5%
American63830.7%
Bhutanese231.1%
British50.2%
Dutch211.0%
English24311.7%
European100.5%
French261.3%
German1105.3%
Irish1336.4%
Italian201.0%
Korean462.2%
Mexican301.4%
Norwegian50.2%
Scandinavian60.3%
Scotch-Irish50.2%
Scottish40.2%
Spaniard60.3%
Subsaharan African110.5%
Swedish150.7%
Swiss50.2%
Thai160.8%
Ukrainian120.6%
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Immigrants in Jefferson

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Jefferson came from Asia (44 | 2.1%), Philippines (28 | 1.3%), South Eastern Asia (28 | 1.3%), Europe (18 | 0.9%), and Central America (16 | 0.8%), together accounting for 6.5% of all Jefferson residents.
Immigrants in Jefferson
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia442.1%
Central America160.8%
Eastern Europe40.2%
Europe180.9%
Germany140.7%
India160.8%
Latin America160.8%
Mexico160.8%
Philippines281.3%
South Central Asia160.8%
South Eastern Asia281.3%
Ukraine40.2%
Western Europe140.7%
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Sex and Age in Jefferson

Sex and Age in Jefferson

The most populous age groups in Jefferson are 65 to 69 Years (120 | 14.0%) for men and 40 to 44 Years (186 | 15.2%) for women.
Sex and Age in Jefferson
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years36 (4.2%)69 (5.7%)
5 to 9 Years92 (10.8%)17 (1.4%)
10 to 14 Years54 (6.3%)72 (5.9%)
15 to 19 Years96 (11.2%)74 (6.1%)
20 to 24 Years9 (1.1%)70 (5.7%)
25 to 29 Years17 (2.0%)25 (2.1%)
30 to 34 Years39 (4.6%)62 (5.1%)
35 to 39 Years62 (7.2%)50 (4.1%)
40 to 44 Years83 (9.7%)186 (15.2%)
45 to 49 Years11 (1.3%)67 (5.5%)
50 to 54 Years25 (2.9%)38 (3.1%)
55 to 59 Years79 (9.2%)95 (7.8%)
60 to 64 Years48 (5.6%)71 (5.8%)
65 to 69 Years120 (14.0%)103 (8.4%)
70 to 74 Years32 (3.7%)95 (7.8%)
75 to 79 Years43 (5.0%)9 (0.7%)
80 to 84 Years9 (1.1%)36 (2.9%)
85 Years and over0 (0.0%)83 (6.8%)
Total855 (100.0%)1,222 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Jefferson

Median Family Size in Jefferson

Median Family Size in Jefferson
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple308 (58.7%)2.90
Single Male/Father0 (0.0%)-
Single Female/Mother217 (41.3%)2.82
Total Families525 (100.0%)2.87

Median Household Size in Jefferson

Median Household Size in Jefferson
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple308 (32.9%)2.90
Single Male/Father0 (0.0%)-
Single Female/Mother217 (23.2%)2.91
Non-family411 (43.9%)1.10
Total Households936 (100.0%)2.11

Household Size by Marriage Status in Jefferson

Out of a total of 936 households in Jefferson, 525 (56.1%) are family households, while 411 (43.9%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 262, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 398.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Jefferson
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-398 (42.5%)
2-Person Households262 (28.0%)13 (1.4%)
3-Person Households83 (8.9%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households125 (13.4%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households32 (3.4%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households23 (2.5%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total525 (56.1%)411 (43.9%)

Female Fertility in Jefferson

Fertility by Age in Jefferson

Average fertility rate in Jefferson is 44.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 153.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Jefferson
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years24 (100.0%)153.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total24 (100.0%)44.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Jefferson

16.7% of women with births (24) in Jefferson are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 83.3% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 83.3% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Jefferson
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years4 (16.7%)20 (83.3%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total4 (16.7%)20 (83.3%)

Fertility by Education in Jefferson

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Jefferson
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma20 (83.3%)103.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree4 (16.7%)39.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total24 (100.0%)44.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Jefferson

83.3% of women with births in Jefferson are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Jefferson
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)20 (100.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total4 (16.7%)20 (83.3%)

Income in Jefferson

Income Overview in Jefferson

Per Capita Income in Jefferson is $27,669, while median incomes of families and households are $53,140 and $47,524 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income2,077$27,669
Median Family Income525$53,140
Mean Family Income525$83,615
Median Household Income936$47,524
Mean Household Income936$61,489
Income Deficit525$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)2,07716.28%
Wage / Income Gap ($)2,07783.72¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index2,0770.51

Earnings by Sex in Jefferson

Average Earnings in Jefferson are $31,186, $35,417 for men and $29,650 for women, a difference of 16.3%.
Earnings by Sex in Jefferson
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male359 (37.4%)$35,417
Female600 (62.6%)$29,650
Total959 (100.0%)$31,186

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Jefferson

The most common earnings brackets in Jefferson are $35,000 to $39,999 for men (53 | 14.8%) and $30,000 to $34,999 for women (123 | 20.5%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Jefferson
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less15 (4.2%)30 (5.0%)
$2,500 to $4,9992 (0.6%)25 (4.2%)
$5,000 to $7,49914 (3.9%)49 (8.2%)
$7,500 to $9,99926 (7.2%)53 (8.8%)
$10,000 to $12,49918 (5.0%)7 (1.2%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)6 (1.0%)
$15,000 to $17,4990 (0.0%)15 (2.5%)
$17,500 to $19,99917 (4.7%)8 (1.3%)
$20,000 to $22,49923 (6.4%)47 (7.8%)
$22,500 to $24,99914 (3.9%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $29,99925 (7.0%)67 (11.2%)
$30,000 to $34,99921 (5.9%)123 (20.5%)
$35,000 to $39,99953 (14.8%)20 (3.3%)
$40,000 to $44,9990 (0.0%)17 (2.8%)
$45,000 to $49,99931 (8.6%)10 (1.7%)
$50,000 to $54,9998 (2.2%)29 (4.8%)
$55,000 to $64,99917 (4.7%)44 (7.3%)
$65,000 to $74,99925 (7.0%)17 (2.8%)
$75,000 to $99,99919 (5.3%)21 (3.5%)
$100,000+31 (8.6%)12 (2.0%)
Total359 (100.0%)600 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Jefferson

Average earnings in Jefferson are $35,370 for men and $32,526 for women, a difference of 8.0%. Men with an educational attainment of high school diploma enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $41,250, while those with college or associate's degree education earn the least with $29,167. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $48,438, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $33,953.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Jefferson
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$41,250$0
College or Associate's Degree$29,167$33,953
Bachelor's Degree$30,481$48,438
Graduate Degree--
Total$35,370$32,526

Family Income in Jefferson

Family Income Brackets in Jefferson

According to the Jefferson family income data, there are 155 families falling into the $35,000 to $49,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 29.5% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Jefferson
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0006913.1%
$10,000 to $14,99930.6%
$15,000 to $24,99900.0%
$25,000 to $34,99951.0%
$35,000 to $49,99915529.5%
$50,000 to $74,99913525.7%
$75,000 to $99,9996111.6%
$100,000 to $149,999438.2%
$150,000 to $199,999336.3%
$200,000+214.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Jefferson

2-person families (266 | 50.7%) account for the highest median family income in Jefferson with $62,000 per family, while 2-person families (266 | 50.7%) have the highest median income of $31,000 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Jefferson
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families266 (50.7%)$62,000
3-Person Families88 (16.8%)$0
4-Person Families116 (22.1%)$48,750
5-Person Families32 (6.1%)$0
6-Person Families23 (4.4%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total525 (100.0%)$53,140

Family Income by Number of Earners in Jefferson

Family Income by Number of Earners in Jefferson
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners81 (15.4%)$0
1 Earner186 (35.4%)$53,659
2 Earners163 (31.0%)$88,315
3+ Earners95 (18.1%)$48,797
Total525 (100.0%)$53,140

Household Income in Jefferson

Household Income Brackets in Jefferson

With 224 households falling in the category, the $35,000 to $49,999 income range is the most frequent in Jefferson, accounting for 23.9% of all households. In contrast, only 25 households (2.7%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Jefferson
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00011011.8%
$10,000 to $14,999414.4%
$15,000 to $24,99916117.2%
$25,000 to $34,999363.8%
$35,000 to $49,99922423.9%
$50,000 to $74,99917418.6%
$75,000 to $99,999869.2%
$100,000 to $149,999464.9%
$150,000 to $199,999333.5%
$200,000+252.7%

Household Income by Householder Age in Jefferson

The median household income in Jefferson is $47,524, with the highest median household income of $48,693 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 316 households (33.8%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 3 households (0.3%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Jefferson
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years3 (0.3%)$0
25 to 44 Years316 (33.8%)$48,693
45 to 64 Years265 (28.3%)$39,023
65+ Years352 (37.6%)$40,000
Total936 (100.0%)$47,524

Poverty in Jefferson

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Jefferson

With 20.7% poverty level for males and 19.3% for females among the residents of Jefferson, under 5 year old males and under 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 33 males (91.7%) and 53 females (76.8%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Jefferson
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years33 (91.7%)53 (76.8%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years37 (34.6%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)9 (12.5%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years12 (22.6%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)20 (17.9%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)25 (28.7%)
35 to 44 Years9 (6.6%)21 (9.1%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)25 (23.8%)
55 to 64 Years9 (8.3%)43 (29.4%)
65 to 74 Years39 (26.2%)25 (12.6%)
75 Years and over28 (57.1%)4 (4.1%)
Total167 (20.7%)225 (19.3%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Jefferson

According to the poverty statistics in Jefferson, males aged 12 to 14 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Jefferson
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years3 (8.3%)16 (23.2%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)17 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years70 (65.4%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years39 (100.0%)63 (87.5%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)32 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years41 (77.4%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years46 (100.0%)92 (82.1%)
25 to 34 Years48 (100.0%)62 (71.3%)
35 to 44 Years128 (93.4%)209 (90.9%)
45 to 54 Years36 (100.0%)80 (76.2%)
55 to 64 Years99 (91.7%)103 (70.6%)
65 to 74 Years110 (73.8%)173 (87.4%)
75 Years and over21 (42.9%)94 (95.9%)
Total641 (79.3%)941 (80.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Jefferson

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Jefferson show that 2.6% or 8 of the total 308 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 3.7%, comprising of 8 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Jefferson
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children210 (96.3%)8 (3.7%)
1 or 2 Children62 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children28 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total300 (97.4%)8 (2.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Jefferson

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Jefferson
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)46 (28.2%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)18 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)64 (29.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Jefferson

The poverty data for Jefferson shows that 8 of the married-couple family households (2.6%) and 64 of the single-parent households (29.5%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 8 households (3.7%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 18 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Jefferson
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children8 (3.7%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)46 (28.2%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)18 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total8 (2.6%)64 (29.5%)

Employment Characteristics in Jefferson

Employment by Class of Employer in Jefferson

Among the 878 employed individuals in Jefferson, private company employees (624 | 71.1%), local government employees (97 | 11.1%), and not-for-profit organizations (46 | 5.2%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Jefferson
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees62471.1%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)161.8%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)424.8%
Not-for-profit Organizations465.2%
Local Government Employees9711.1%
State Government Employees323.6%
Federal Government Employees212.4%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total878100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Jefferson

According to the labor force statistics for Jefferson, out of the total population over 16 years of age (1,705), 57.7% or 984 individuals are in the labor force, with 10.8% or 106 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 95.2% or 40 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 55.8% or 43 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Jefferson
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years77 (55.8%)43 (55.8%)
20 to 24 Years53 (67.1%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years40 (95.2%)18 (45.0%)
30 to 34 Years81 (80.2%)13 (16.0%)
35 to 44 Years344 (90.3%)15 (4.4%)
45 to 54 Years116 (82.3%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years107 (61.5%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years57 (47.9%)6 (10.5%)
65 to 74 Years105 (30.0%)11 (10.5%)
75 Years and over4 (2.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total984 (57.7%)106 (10.8%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Jefferson

According to labor force statistics for Jefferson, 77.8% of individuals (745) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (958) are in the labor force, with 7.0% or 52 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 88.5% or 184 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 8.2% or 22 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Jefferson
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School34 (45.9%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma268 (74.9%)29 (8.2%)
College / Associate Degree259 (81.4%)21 (6.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher184 (88.5%)15 (7.1%)
Total745 (77.8%)67 (7.0%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Jefferson

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Jefferson are Community & Social Service (82 | 9.3%), Education Instruction & Library (64 | 7.3%), Management (43 | 4.9%), Business & Financial (24 | 2.7%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (19 | 2.2%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Jefferson

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Jefferson, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), and Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (100.0%), and Health Technologists (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Jefferson
OccupationMaleFemale
Management13 (30.2%)30 (69.8%)
Business & Financial3 (12.5%)21 (87.5%)
Computers, Engineering & Science6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 18 (22.0%)64 (78.0%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library14 (21.9%)50 (78.1%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)19 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
Total (Category)40 (23.0%)134 (77.0%)
Total (Overall)325 (37.0%)553 (63.0%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Jefferson are Healthcare Support (78 | 8.9%), Food Preparation & Serving (57 | 6.5%), Cleaning & Maintenance (35 | 4.0%), Personal Care & Service (14 | 1.6%), and Security & Protection (10 | 1.1%).
Services Occupations in Jefferson

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Jefferson, the most male-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (100.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (91.4%), and Food Preparation & Serving (15.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Security & Protection (100.0%), and Law Enforcement (100.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Jefferson
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)78 (100.0%)
Security & Protection0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving9 (15.8%)48 (84.2%)
Cleaning & Maintenance32 (91.4%)3 (8.6%)
Personal Care & Service14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)55 (28.3%)139 (71.7%)
Total (Overall)325 (37.0%)553 (63.0%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Jefferson are Office & Administration (165 | 18.8%), and Sales & Related (110 | 12.5%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Jefferson

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Jefferson
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related32 (29.1%)78 (70.9%)
Office & Administration27 (16.4%)138 (83.6%)
Total (Category)59 (21.4%)216 (78.5%)
Total (Overall)325 (37.0%)553 (63.0%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Jefferson are Construction & Extraction (65 | 7.4%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (27 | 3.1%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Jefferson

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Jefferson
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction61 (93.9%)4 (6.1%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair27 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)88 (95.7%)4 (4.3%)
Total (Overall)325 (37.0%)553 (63.0%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Jefferson are Production (88 | 10.0%), Material Moving (30 | 3.4%), and Transportation (25 | 2.9%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Jefferson

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Jefferson
OccupationMaleFemale
Production54 (61.4%)34 (38.6%)
Transportation3 (12.0%)22 (88.0%)
Material Moving26 (86.7%)4 (13.3%)
Total (Category)83 (58.0%)60 (42.0%)
Total (Overall)325 (37.0%)553 (63.0%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Jefferson

Employment Industries in Jefferson

The major employment industries in Jefferson include Retail Trade (162 | 18.4%), Educational Services (118 | 13.4%), Health Care & Social Assistance (112 | 12.8%), Accommodation & Food Services (106 | 12.1%), and Wholesale Trade (80 | 9.1%).
Employment Industries in Jefferson

Employment Industries by Sex in Jefferson

The Jefferson industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), and Manufacturing (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Wholesale Trade (100.0%), Utilities (100.0%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Jefferson
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction32 (59.3%)22 (40.7%)
Manufacturing78 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)80 (100.0%)
Retail Trade60 (37.0%)102 (63.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing36 (72.0%)14 (28.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
Information4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance3 (25.0%)9 (75.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific6 (60.0%)4 (40.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services40 (33.9%)78 (66.1%)
Health Care & Social Assistance0 (0.0%)112 (100.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services18 (17.0%)88 (83.0%)
Public Administration0 (0.0%)30 (100.0%)
Total325 (37.0%)553 (63.0%)

Education in Jefferson

School Enrollment in Jefferson

The most common levels of schooling among the 337 students in Jefferson are middle school (128 | 38.0%), high school (107 | 31.8%), and elementary school (72 | 21.4%).
School Enrollment in Jefferson
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool20.6%
Kindergarten216.2%
Elementary School7221.4%
Middle School12838.0%
High School10731.8%
College / Undergraduate72.1%
Graduate / Professional00.0%
Total337100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Jefferson

Out of a total of 337 students who are enrolled in schools in Jefferson, 57 (16.9%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 280 (83.1%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 5 to 9 year old has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 34 (31.2% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 2 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Jefferson
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old75 (68.8%)34 (31.2%)
10 to 14 Year Olds103 (81.8%)23 (18.2%)
15 to 17 Year Olds85 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total280 (83.1%)57 (16.9%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Jefferson

Business (81 | 20.9%), education (70 | 18.1%), liberal arts & history (62 | 16.0%), science & technology (35 | 9.0%), and arts & humanities (31 | 8.0%) are the most common fields of study among 387 individuals in Jefferson who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Jefferson
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics112.8%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural71.8%
Physical & Health Sciences194.9%
Psychology00.0%
Social Sciences256.5%
Engineering112.8%
Multidisciplinary Studies71.8%
Science & Technology359.0%
Business8120.9%
Education7018.1%
Literature & Languages194.9%
Liberal Arts & History6216.0%
Visual & Performing Arts92.3%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities318.0%
Total387100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Jefferson

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Jefferson

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Jefferson are males with 2 vehicles (136, accounting for 41.8%) and females with 2 vehicles (151, making up 24.6%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Jefferson
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle82 (25.2%)325 (58.8%)
2 Vehicles136 (41.8%)151 (27.3%)
3 Vehicles101 (31.1%)70 (12.7%)
4 Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Vehicles6 (1.8%)7 (1.3%)
Total325 (100.0%)553 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Jefferson

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Jefferson are 20 to 24 minutes (193 commuters, 23.0%), 30 to 34 minutes (109 commuters, 13.0%), and 10 to 14 minutes (102 commuters, 12.1%).
Commute Time in Jefferson
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes8810.5%
5 to 9 Minutes698.2%
10 to 14 Minutes10212.1%
15 to 19 Minutes667.9%
20 to 24 Minutes19323.0%
25 to 29 Minutes263.1%
30 to 34 Minutes10913.0%
35 to 39 Minutes212.5%
40 to 44 Minutes354.2%
45 to 59 Minutes9211.0%
60 to 89 Minutes273.2%
90 or more Minutes121.4%

Commute Time by Sex in Jefferson

The most common commute times in Jefferson are 45 to 59 minutes (58 commuters, 18.8%) for males and 20 to 24 minutes (152 commuters, 28.6%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Jefferson
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes28 (9.1%)60 (11.3%)
5 to 9 Minutes29 (9.4%)40 (7.5%)
10 to 14 Minutes46 (14.9%)56 (10.5%)
15 to 19 Minutes34 (11.0%)32 (6.0%)
20 to 24 Minutes41 (13.3%)152 (28.6%)
25 to 29 Minutes26 (8.4%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes11 (3.6%)98 (18.5%)
35 to 39 Minutes9 (2.9%)12 (2.3%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)35 (6.6%)
45 to 59 Minutes58 (18.8%)34 (6.4%)
60 to 89 Minutes15 (4.9%)12 (2.3%)
90 or more Minutes12 (3.9%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Jefferson

The most frequent times of departure to work in Jefferson are 5:30 AM to 5:59 AM (46, 14.9%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (161, 30.3%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Jefferson
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM24 (7.8%)31 (5.8%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM26 (8.4%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM46 (14.9%)7 (1.3%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM43 (13.9%)107 (20.2%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM37 (12.0%)64 (12.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM45 (14.6%)161 (30.3%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM8 (2.6%)62 (11.7%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM14 (4.5%)12 (2.3%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM5 (1.6%)0 (0.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM0 (0.0%)38 (7.2%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)6 (1.1%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM8 (2.6%)7 (1.3%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM26 (8.4%)12 (2.3%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM27 (8.7%)24 (4.5%)
Total309 (100.0%)531 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Jefferson

Occupancy by Ownership in Jefferson

Of the total 936 dwellings in Jefferson, owner-occupied units account for 484 (51.7%), while renter-occupied units make up 452 (48.3%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Jefferson
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units48451.7%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units45248.3%
Total Occupied Housing Units936100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Jefferson

Occupancy by Household Size in Jefferson
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household39842.5%
2-Person Household27529.4%
3-Person Household838.9%
4+ Person Household18019.2%
Total Housing Units936100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Jefferson

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Jefferson
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household194 (48.7%)204 (51.3%)
2-Person Household199 (72.4%)76 (27.6%)
3-Person Household57 (68.7%)26 (31.3%)
4+ Person Household34 (18.9%)146 (81.1%)
Total Housing Units484 (51.7%)452 (48.3%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Jefferson

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Jefferson
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School11 (14.5%)65 (85.5%)
High School Diploma186 (55.4%)150 (44.6%)
College/Associate Degree135 (49.8%)136 (50.2%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher152 (60.1%)101 (39.9%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Jefferson

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Jefferson
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years768.1%
35 to 44 Years24326.0%
45 to 54 Years9410.0%
55 to 64 Years17118.3%
65 to 74 Years22323.8%
75 to 84 Years677.2%
85 Years and Over626.6%
Total936100.0%

Housing Finances in Jefferson

Median Income by Occupancy in Jefferson

Median Income by Occupancy in Jefferson
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied484 (51.7%)$56,875
Renter-Occupied452 (48.3%)$38,203
Average936 (100.0%)$47,524

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Jefferson

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Jefferson
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00025 (5.2%)22 (4.9%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)63 (13.9%)
$10,000 to $14,9995 (1.0%)36 (8.0%)
$15,000 to $19,99939 (8.1%)20 (4.4%)
$20,000 to $24,99956 (11.6%)46 (10.2%)
$25,000 to $34,99911 (2.3%)25 (5.5%)
$35,000 to $49,99986 (17.8%)138 (30.5%)
$50,000 to $74,99991 (18.8%)83 (18.4%)
$75,000 to $99,99981 (16.7%)5 (1.1%)
$100,000 to $149,99932 (6.6%)14 (3.1%)
$150,000 or more58 (12.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total484 (100.0%)452 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Jefferson

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Jefferson
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30056 (11.6%)70 (15.5%)
$300 to $49998 (20.3%)18 (4.0%)
$500 to $799130 (26.9%)93 (20.6%)
$800 to $99936 (7.4%)172 (38.1%)
$1,000 to $1,499104 (21.5%)42 (9.3%)
$1,500 to $1,99950 (10.3%)3 (0.7%)
$2,000 to $2,4996 (1.2%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more4 (0.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total484 (100.0%)452 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Jefferson

Housing Structures in Jefferson

Housing Structures in Jefferson
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached62266.4%
Single Unit, Attached161.7%
2 Unit Apartments798.4%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments535.7%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments171.8%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other14915.9%
Total936100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Jefferson

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Jefferson
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached363 (58.4%)259 (41.6%)
Single Unit, Attached6 (37.5%)10 (62.5%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)79 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)53 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)17 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other115 (77.2%)34 (22.8%)
Total484 (51.7%)452 (48.3%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Jefferson

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Jefferson
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms12 (2.5%)109 (24.1%)
4 or 5 Rooms231 (47.7%)271 (60.0%)
6 or 7 Rooms156 (32.2%)55 (12.2%)
8 or more Rooms85 (17.6%)17 (3.8%)
Total484 (100.0%)452 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Jefferson

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Jefferson
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas184 (38.0%)195 (43.1%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas0 (0.0%)6 (1.3%)
Electricity300 (62.0%)251 (55.5%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total484 (100.0%)452 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Jefferson

Household Vehicle Usage in Jefferson
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle39 (8.1%)27 (6.0%)
1 Vehicle178 (36.8%)334 (73.9%)
2 Vehicles161 (33.3%)82 (18.1%)
3 or more Vehicles106 (21.9%)9 (2.0%)
Total484 (100.0%)452 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Jefferson

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Jefferson

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units308176
Median Property Value$156,800$92,000
Median Household Income$58,571$11
Monthly Housing Costs$500$0
Real Estate Taxes$1,423$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Jefferson

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Jefferson
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00048 (15.6%)42 (23.9%)
$50,000 to $99,99936 (11.7%)58 (33.0%)
$100,000 to $299,999188 (61.0%)66 (37.5%)
$300,000 to $499,99926 (8.4%)0 (0.0%)
$500,000 to $749,99910 (3.3%)4 (2.3%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)6 (3.4%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total308 (100.0%)176 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Jefferson

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Jefferson
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00025 (8.1%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99936 (11.7%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9990 (0.0%)64 (36.4%)
$35,000 to $49,99966 (21.4%)11 (6.2%)
$50,000 to $74,99983 (27.0%)20 (11.4%)
$75,000 to $99,99936 (11.7%)8 (4.5%)
$100,000 to $149,99915 (4.9%)45 (25.6%)
$150,000 or more47 (15.3%)17 (9.7%)
Total308 (100.0%)176 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Jefferson

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Jefferson
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x154 (50.0%)0 (0.0%)
2.0x to 2.9x56 (18.2%)105 (59.7%)
3.0x to 3.9x9 (2.9%)41 (23.3%)
4.0x or more89 (28.9%)14 (8.0%)
Total308 (100.0%)176 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Jefferson

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Jefferson
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80085 (27.6%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49968 (22.1%)47 (26.7%)
$800 to $1,499138 (44.8%)69 (39.2%)
Total308 (100.0%)176 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Jefferson

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Jefferson

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Jefferson
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years122 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years287 (92.3%)24 (7.7%)
19 to 25 Years142 (84.5%)26 (15.5%)
26 to 34 Years65 (55.6%)52 (44.4%)
35 to 44 Years323 (88.0%)44 (12.0%)
45 to 54 Years100 (70.9%)41 (29.1%)
55 to 64 Years229 (90.2%)25 (9.8%)
65 to 74 Years347 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older147 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,762 (89.3%)212 (10.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Jefferson

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Jefferson
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born122 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen287 (92.3%)24 (7.7%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen142 (84.5%)26 (15.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Jefferson

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Jefferson
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000420 (83.0%)86 (17.0%)
$25,000 to $49,999463 (86.9%)70 (13.1%)
$50,000 to $74,999474 (94.4%)28 (5.6%)
$75,000 to $99,999128 (90.1%)14 (9.9%)
$100,000 and over277 (95.2%)14 (4.8%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Jefferson

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Jefferson
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 686 (70.5%)36 (29.5%)
6 to 18 Years111 (35.7%)176 (56.6%)
19 to 25 Years23 (13.7%)122 (72.6%)
25 to 34 Years14 (12.0%)51 (43.6%)
35 to 44 Years43 (11.7%)280 (76.3%)
45 to 54 Years12 (8.5%)88 (62.4%)
55 to 64 Years139 (54.7%)136 (53.5%)
65 to 74 Years314 (90.5%)162 (46.7%)
75 Years and over147 (100.0%)64 (43.5%)
Total889 (45.0%)1,115 (56.5%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Jefferson

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Jefferson
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years6 (3.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years19 (20.2%)24 (12.1%)
35 to 64 Years28 (10.0%)48 (10.0%)
65 to 74 Years51 (34.2%)46 (23.2%)
75 Years and over17 (34.7%)80 (81.6%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Jefferson

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Jefferson: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years5 (1.8%)16 (3.3%)
65 to 74 Years42 (28.2%)7 (3.5%)
75 Years and over4 (8.2%)5 (5.1%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Jefferson: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)20 (10.1%)
35 to 64 Years5 (1.8%)11 (2.3%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over9 (18.4%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Jefferson: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years6 (3.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years11 (3.9%)7 (1.5%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)17 (8.6%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)44 (44.9%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Jefferson: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years19 (20.2%)4 (2.0%)
35 to 64 Years12 (4.3%)31 (6.4%)
65 to 74 Years15 (10.1%)46 (23.2%)
75 Years and over13 (26.5%)67 (68.4%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Jefferson: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years6 (3.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)5 (2.5%)
75 Years and over4 (8.2%)24 (24.5%)

Technology Access in Jefferson

Computing Device Access in Jefferson

Computing Device Access in Jefferson
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop51655.1%
Smartphone73578.5%
Tablet38741.3%
No Computing Device14515.5%
Total936100.0%

Internet Access in Jefferson

Internet Access in Jefferson
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home41444.2%
Cellular Data Only30232.3%
Satellite Internet384.1%
No Internet20321.7%
Total936100.0%

Jefferson Summary

Jefferson, Texas is a small town located in Marion County, Texas. It is situated on the banks of the Big Cypress Bayou, which is a tributary of the Red River. The town was founded in 1845 and is the county seat of Marion County. It is located about 100 miles east of Dallas and is part of the Longview-Marshall-Jefferson metropolitan area.

History

The area that is now Jefferson was first settled in 1845 by a group of settlers from the United States. The town was named after Thomas Jefferson, the third president of the United States. The town was officially incorporated in 1848 and was the first county seat of Marion County.
In the late 19th century, Jefferson became a major port on the Big Cypress Bayou. The town was a major center for the cotton industry and was home to several cotton mills. The town also had a large lumber industry and was home to several sawmills.
In the early 20th century, Jefferson was a major stop on the Texas and Pacific Railway. The town was also home to several large hotels and was a popular tourist destination.

Geography

Jefferson is located in the East Texas region of the state. The town is situated on the banks of the Big Cypress Bayou, which is a tributary of the Red River. The town is located about 100 miles east of Dallas and is part of the Longview-Marshall-Jefferson metropolitan area.
The town has a total area of 2.2 square miles, all of which is land. The town has a humid subtropical climate, with hot summers and mild winters.

Economy

The economy of Jefferson is largely based on agriculture and tourism. The town is home to several large farms and ranches, which produce a variety of crops, including cotton, corn, soybeans, and wheat. The town is also home to several large lumber mills and sawmills.
The town is also a popular tourist destination, with several historic sites, including the Jefferson Historical Museum and the Jefferson Carnegie Library. The town is also home to several festivals and events, including the annual Jefferson Rodeo and the Jefferson County Fair.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Jefferson was 2,072. The town has a median household income of $31,250 and a median per capita income of $17,917. The town is predominantly white, with about 85% of the population being white. The town also has a small African American population, with about 8% of the population being African American. The town also has a small Hispanic population, with about 5% of the population being Hispanic.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Jefferson?
Total Population of Jefferson is 2,077.
What is the Total Male Population of Jefferson?
Total Male Population of Jefferson is 855.
What is the Total Female Population of Jefferson?
Total Female Population of Jefferson is 1,222.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Jefferson?
There are 69.97 Males per 100 Females in Jefferson.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Jefferson?
There are 142.92 Females per 100 Males in Jefferson.
What is the Median Population Age in Jefferson?
Median Population Age in Jefferson is 42.9 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Jefferson
Average Family Size in Jefferson is 2.9 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Jefferson
Average Household Size in Jefferson is 2.1 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Jefferson?
Per Capita income in Jefferson is $27,669.
What is the Median Family Income in Jefferson?
Median Family Income in Jefferson is $53,140.
What is the Median Household income in Jefferson?
Median Household Income in Jefferson is $47,524.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Jefferson?
Income or Wage Gap in Jefferson is 16.3%.
Women in Jefferson earn 83.7 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Jefferson?
Inequality or Gini Index in Jefferson is 0.51.
How Large is the Labor Force in Jefferson?
There are 984 People in the Labor Forcein in Jefferson.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Jefferson?
57.7% of People are in the Labor Force in Jefferson.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Jefferson?
Unemployment Rate in Jefferson is 10.8%.