Jefferson County, Texas
County
Overview
- County Name
- Jefferson County
- State
- Texas
- FIPS Code
- 48245
- State FIPS
- 48
- County FIPS
- 245
Geography
- Land Area
- 876.74 sq mi
- Water Area
- 235.99 sq mi
- Total Area
- 1112.72 sq mi
- Latitude
- 29.854000
- Longitude
- -94.149331
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 234,879
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 174,359
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 189,038 | 80.5% |
| Hispanic | 45,839 | 19.5% |
| White | 93,820 | 39.9% |
| Black | 83,029 | 35.3% |
| Asian | 6,963 | 3.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 375 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 81 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 580 | 0.2% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 147,471 | 84.6% |
| Hispanic | 26,886 | 15.4% |
| White | 77,332 | 44.4% |
| Black | 63,074 | 36.2% |
| Asian | 5,541 | 3.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,176 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 85 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 420 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 253,878
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $66,167
- Poverty Rate
- 18.3%
- Population Below Poverty
- 46,448
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 101,964 | 40.2% |
| Black | 83,680 | 33.0% |
| Asian | 9,630 | 3.8% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 135,805
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 79,347 | 58.4% |
| Republican | 40,795 | 30.0% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 15,663 | 11.5% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 63,249 | 46.6% |
| Female | 72,519 | 53.4% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 62,306 | 45.9% |
| Hispanic | 16,683 | 12.3% |
| Black | 44,326 | 32.6% |
| Asian | 3,937 | 2.9% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 61,829
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 45.5%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 33,597 | 53.9% |
| Hispanic | 4,673 | 28.0% |
| Black | 18,554 | 41.9% |
| Asian | 1,109 | 28.2% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 27,320 | 43.2% |
| Female | 34,503 | 47.6% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 46,633 (28.0%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 33,468 (19.7%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 109,884
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $174,548
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,195
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 81.8%
- Public Transit
- 1.8%
- Work From Home
- 3.1%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 26.3%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.