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Jefferson, TX


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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):

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Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Jefferson Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Jefferson, TX

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population1010
Age of the Population1010
Senior Citizens1010
Racial Diversity105
Children Under 5 Years Old53
Male Share of the Population11
Well-Paid Single Men11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size21
Portion of People Married21

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults55
People in Middle Class or Better12
Median Family Income11
People Above Poverty11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home99
Short Commute Times77
Walking and Biking to Work65
Public Transportation Use55

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone910
Seasonal and Vacation Housing89
Affordability of Property Taxes88
Affordability of Rents78
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals66
Housing Recently Built53

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime34
Low Property Crime23
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