Jefferson County, TX

County

Cities in Jefferson County

Neighborhoods in Jefferson County

Rosedale Acres / Voth

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Jefferson

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

19.8%

Households with Children

32.9%

School Enrollment K-12

31,423

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 6.6%
School Age (5-17): 18.0%
Young Adults (18-34): 22.6%
Working Age (35-54): 25.2%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 12.1%
Seniors (65+): 15.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 14.9%
High School / GED: 32.9%
Some College or Associate's: 32.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 19.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 17.9%
Single Parents: 15.1%
Couples & Adults: 32.3%
Living Alone: 34.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 36.3%
Hispanic or Latino: 24.1%
Asian: 3.8%
Black or African American: 32.7%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 2.9%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 76.9%
Puerto Rican: 1.7%
Cuban: 1.3%
Dominican: 1.3%
Central American: 10.2%
South American: 1.0%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 7.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 43.1%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.3%
Other White: 56.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 69.6%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.3%
Caribbean: 0.2%
Other Black: 29.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 70.0%
Born in Other U.S. State: 16.9%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.9%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 4.7%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 7.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 77.0%
Spanish: 18.9%
European & Indo-European: 1.2%
East & Southeast Asian: 2.5%
Arabic: 0.1%
Other: 0.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.8%
Elementary (1-4): 5.9%
Middle School (5-8): 5.5%
High School (9-12): 5.2%
College / Graduate: 4.8%
Not Enrolled: 75.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources