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Jefferson, TX
City in Marion County, Texas.
Population
2,131
Land area
4.4sq mi
People per sq mi
479
ZIP codes
0
Jefferson and its ZIP codes
Jefferson at a glance
- Jefferson is about 4.1 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $41,500 a year, 47% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $148,600 (48% below Texas) and median rent is $653 a month.
Local data for Jefferson, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Jefferson, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$41,500
Poverty rate
21.6%
Median home value
$148,600
Median rent
$653/mo
Homeownership
53.7%
Bachelor's or higher
27.3%
Median age
37.1
Average commute
24.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (176), German Americans (143), Mexican Americans (34).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Marion County. PPP loans are for Jefferson.
Unemployment rate
6.4%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,118
2,203 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,796
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$84.3M
FY 2026, $8,663 per person
How people get to work
Jefferson, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.2%
- Carpooled13.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other7.0%
- Worked from home3.6%
Average one-way commute: 24.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Jefferson, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
333
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
11
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 34°F
49.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone15 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Jefferson, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.2%
U.S. 33.3% +5.9 pts
Diabetes
18.4%
U.S. 12.1% +6.3 pts
Smoking
16.3%
U.S. 12.8% +3.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.9%
U.S. 11.1% +0.8 pts
Cities near Jefferson
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Pine HarborCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 3.3 |
| NesbittTown | 14 mi | 1.7 |
| UncertainCity | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| AvingerTown | 15 mi | 1.9 |
| MarshallCity | 16 mi | 29.8 |
| LindenCity | 17 mi | 3.5 |
| ScottsvilleCity | 17 mi | 1.3 |
| BivinsCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1.4 |
| McLeodCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 2.7 |
| Ore CityCity | 22 mi | 2.2 |
| Oil City, LATown | 22 mi | 1.9 |
| Vivian, LATown | 22 mi | 5.5 |
| Hughes SpringsCity | 23 mi | 2.5 |
| HallsvilleCity | 23 mi | 4 |
| Mooringsport, LATown | 23 mi | 1.3 |
| Lone StarCity | 24 mi | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Jefferson, TX in?
- Jefferson is in Marion County, Texas.
- What is the population of Jefferson, TX?
- About 2,131 people live in Jefferson, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Jefferson?
- Nearby places include Pine Harbor (8.8 mi), Nesbitt (14 mi), Uncertain (14 mi), Avinger (15 mi), Marshall (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023