Jefferson, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Marion County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,111
Population
474/sq mi density
$40,865
Median Income
$26,413 per capita
$143,800
Home Value
$165,527 Zillow
$721
Median Rent
30.4% income on rent
65°F
Avg Temperature
272
Violent Crime/100K
2,716 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$40,865 median income, 8.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$143,800 home value, $721/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
272 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
2,111
Census 2023
Population Density
474
per square mile
Land Area
4.5
square miles (11.6 km²)
Median Age
41.7 yrs
7% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
39.4%
Male
60.6%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 52.7% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 41.1% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 2.3% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 1.8% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 2.1% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
52.7%
Black
41.1%
Hispanic
2.3%
Asian
1.8%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 95.6% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 5.1% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
95.6%
Spanish
5.1%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
3.7%
Veterans
7.8%
30% above US avg (6%)
Disability
17.7%
36% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
83.3%
9% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
16.7%
94% above US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.454
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 2,111 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 474 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 4.5 sq mi |
| Median Age | 41.7 years |
Gender
| Male | 39.4% |
| Female | 60.6% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 52.7% |
| Black or African American | 41.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2.3% |
| Asian | 1.8% |
Language
| English Only | 95.6% |
| Spanish | 5.1% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 3.7% |
| Veterans | 7.8% |
| Disability | 17.7% |
| Health Insurance | 83.3% |
| Uninsured | 16.7% |
| Broadband Access | 74.0% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.454 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 8, Nonmetro / Rural, adjacent |