Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Jefferson, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

7,732

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

79.5%6,149

Hispanic/Latino

14.6%1,128

Two or More

4%308

Black

1.2%93

Other

0.6%48

Asian

0.1%6

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.6%145

High School Diploma

32.7%1,835

Some College (<1 yr)

8.1%455

Some College (1+ yr)

15.5%872

Associate's Degree

10.6%598

Bachelor's Degree

15.3%862

Master's Degree

6.2%346

Professional Degree

0.9%49

Doctorate

0.2%10

HS or Higher

92.1%

BA or Higher

22.6%

Graduate+

7.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$225,600

Median Renti

$1,071

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

66.8%2,212

Renter-Occupied

33.2%1,100

Total Units

3,542

Homeownership

66.8%

Vacancy Rate

6.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

4.7%104

$50K–$100K

2.1%47

$100K–$150K

8.1%179

$150K–$200K

27.4%605

$200K–$300K

26.9%594

$300K–$500K

28.4%629

$500K–$1M

2.1%47

$1M+

0.3%7

Rent Distribution

Under $500

134

$500–$750

156

$750–$1,000

122

$1,000–$1,250

373

$1,250–$1,500

146

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

3.2%112

2000–2009

12.6%448

1990–1999

18%639

1980–1989

7.4%263

1970–1979

9.4%332

1960–1969

4.6%162

1950–1959

17%603

1940–1949

8.4%296

1939 or earlier

19.4%687

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

77.1%2,553

Electricity

19.7%654

Bottled/LP Gas

1.8%58

No Fuel

0.7%22

Wood

0.4%14

Other

0.3%11

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$79,006

Mean Household Incomei

$105,131

Per Capita Incomei

$46,658

Poverty Ratei

10.9%

Unemploymenti

2.7%

Labor Forcei

4,205

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

7.2%240

$10K–$15K

1.2%39

$15K–$20K

3.1%103

$20K–$25K

3.2%107

$25K–$30K

2.3%77

$30K–$35K

4.4%147

$35K–$40K

5.5%182

$40K–$45K

6%200

$45K–$50K

1.8%60

$50K–$60K

5.6%187

$60K–$75K

5.6%185

$75K–$100K

15%496

$100K–$125K

13.2%437

$125K–$150K

11%365

$150K–$200K

6.1%203

$200K+

8.6%284

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

342(5.5% of civilian adults)