Jefferson County's estimated 2026 population is 254,145 with a growth rate of -0.07% 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 0.67% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 37 years
Female: 38.2 years
Male: 36 years
There are 191,398 adults, (39,263 of whom are seniors) in Jefferson County.
Female: 122,993 (48.4%)
Male: 130,885 (51.6%)
The racial composition of Jefferson County includes 40.16% White, 32.96% Black or African American, 8.18% other race, 3.79% Asian, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 101,964 | 40.16% |
| Black or African American | 83,680 | 32.96% |
| Two or more races | 36,198 | 14.26% |
| Other race | 20,763 | 8.18% |
| Asian | 9,630 | 3.79% |
| Native American | 1,566 | 0.62% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 77 | 0.03% |
Jefferson County's average per capita income is $46,963. Household income levels show a median of $60,026. The poverty rate stands at 19.49%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $100,157 | $122,127 |
| Families | $75,099 | $97,941 |
| Households | $60,026 | $84,539 |
| Non Families | $39,772 | $55,937 |
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