Jefferson, TX

Jefferson, Texas

Jefferson, Texas, in Marion county, is 29 miles NE of Longview, Texas (center to center) and 142 miles E of Dallas, Texas. The city contains a population of approximately 2,024.

The People and Families of Jefferson

In Jefferson, about 46% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Jefferson, which is home to many people who live alone. Unmarried people abound in the city.

Jefferson has an abundance of women! Well, at any rate the famale/male ratio there is higher than in most places. The city boasts a large population of senior citizens with a wealth of life experience.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Jefferson had a median family income of $26,250. If you never see your neighbor it may be because he or she works from home rather than driving to the office. That's not unusual in Jefferson.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Jefferson favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $1,450. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the city.

Jefferson Housing

Jefferson has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 63% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Jefferson, 89% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Jefferson strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Texas):

Category	Trophy
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 10%

Comparative Profile of Jefferson, TX

Comparing Jefferson to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Housing Recently Built

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Jefferson Almanac

Jefferson Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Jefferson Public Libraries

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Jefferson Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Jefferson residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Jefferson, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Jefferson High Schools (2004)

JEFFERSON H S
#1 BULLDOG DR
903-665-2461
A Title I school.
Serves 444 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 11.2

Jefferson Colleges

(List of All Texas Colleges)

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