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China, TX
City in Jefferson County, Texas.
Population
963
Land area
1.4sq mi
People per sq mi
710
ZIP codes
0
China and its ZIP codes
China at a glance
- China is about 6.1 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $55,104, 30% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $186,500 (34% below Texas) and median rent is $950 a month.
Local data for China, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
China, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$55,104
Poverty rate
11.8%
Median home value
$186,500
Median rent
$950/mo
Homeownership
82.2%
Bachelor's or higher
19.0%
Median age
41.4
Average commute
28.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (166), French Americans (73), German Americans (50).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jefferson County. PPP loans are for China.
Unemployment rate
6.3%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$73,587
124,810 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,111
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.5B
FY 2026, $5,817 per person
How people get to work
China, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone92.4%
- Carpooled7.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.7%
Average one-way commute: 28.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
China, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
431
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
18,645
22.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 42°F
61.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in China, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.9%
U.S. 33.3% +3.6 pts
Diabetes
13.7%
U.S. 12.1% +1.6 pts
Smoking
13.0%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
11.0%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near China
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| NomeCity | 5 mi | 1.2 |
| Sour LakeCity | 6.9 mi | 2.3 |
| Bevil OaksCity | 7.9 mi | 2 |
| Pinewood EstatesCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 13.2 |
| FannettCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 9.8 |
| BeaumontCity | 11 mi | 82.1 |
| Rose Hill AcresCity | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| HamshireCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3 |
| DeversCity | 15 mi | 1.9 |
| LumbertonCity | 16 mi | 13.4 |
| WinnieCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 4 |
| Taylor LandingCity | 18 mi | 1.1 |
| Rose CityCity | 18 mi | 1.5 |
| DaisettaCity | 19 mi | 1.5 |
| Beauxart GardensCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.9 |
| HullCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is China, TX in?
- China is in Jefferson County, Texas.
- What is the population of China, TX?
- About 963 people live in China, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near China?
- Nearby places include Nome (5 mi), Sour Lake (6.9 mi), Bevil Oaks (7.9 mi), Pinewood Estates (8.5 mi), Fannett (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023