The Town FilesJefferson County, Texas
253,878 people. The median home is worth $169,500 (typical Texas town: $184,100) and the median household earns $60,026.
Towns in Jefferson County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaumont | 115,282 | $166,400 | $56,997 | 35.3 |
| Port Arthur | 56,039 | $107,400 | $46,354 | 35.5 |
| Nederland | 18,856 | $208,300 | $77,570 | 36.2 |
| Groves | 17,335 | $163,600 | $73,710 | 38.9 |
| Port Neches | 13,692 | $253,200 | $81,637 | 41.1 |
| Central Gardens | 4,373 | $216,700 | $83,750 | 43.0 |
People and housing
| Jefferson County | Typical Texas town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $169,500 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $1,117 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $60,026 | $65,842 |
| Median age | 37.0 | 37.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.7% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 19.5% | 13.1% |
Jobs and pay
124,861 jobs in 2024, average pay $69,970 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 431 storm events in Jefferson County from 1996 to 2026, with 14 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Jefferson County has been included in 31 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| July 9, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4798: Hurricane Beryl |
| February 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4586: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3554: Severe Winter Storm |
| December 9, 2020 | Hurricane | DR-4572: Hurricane Laura |
| August 24, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3540: Tropical Storms Marco And Laura |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4485: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).