Jefferson County, Texas
Jefferson County: County in Texas, United States
About
Jefferson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 252,273 and a population density of 88 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 250,127 inhabitants. Its county seat is Beaumont. The county was created 188 years ago in 1836.
Jefferson County is located in southeastern Texas near the Louisiana border. It was established in 1836 as one of the original counties in the Republic of Texas. The county was named for Thomas Jefferson.
The city of Beaumont became the county seat in 1838. Beaumont started as a small town but grew rapidly after the discovery of oil nearby in 1901. It soon became a major oil boomtown.
Key Facts About Jefferson County Today
Population: As of 2021, over 250,000 people live in Jefferson County. Beaumont is the largest city with about 114,000 residents.
Major Industries: The key industries today are oil refining, chemical manufacturing, healthcare, transportation, and retail.
Attractions: Top attractions include the Art Museum of Southeast Texas, McFaddin-Ward House, Tyrrell Park, and the Neches River Wheelhouse.
Things to See and Do in Jefferson County
Some top attractions and activities in Jefferson County include:
- Seeing works by Texas artists at the Art Museum of Southeast Texas in Beaumont
- Touring the historic McFaddin-Ward House Victorian mansion
- Hiking and biking the trails at the Neches River Wheelhouse
- Playing golf at the Henry Homberg Municipal Golf Course
- Exploring the history of oil and enterprise at the Spindletop-Gladys City Boomtown Museum
Jefferson County offers southeast Texas culture, fascinating historic homes and museums, and scenic outdoor spaces.
Quick Facts about Jefferson County
| Population : | 250,127 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Texas (United States) |
| Different from : | Jefferson County, Jefferson County, Jefferson County, Jefferson County, Jefferson County, Jefferson Parish, Jefferson County, Jefferson County, Jefferson County, Jefferson County, Jefferson County, Jefferson County, Jefferson County, Jefferson County, Jefferson County, Jefferson County, Jefferson County, Jefferson County, Jefferson County, Jefferson County, Jefferson County, Jefferson County, Jefferson County, Jefferson County, Jefferson County |
| Area : | 2878 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 21% |
| Land as percent of area : | 79% |
| Named for : | Thomas Jefferson |
| Capital : | Beaumont |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1837 |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 06:50:38 (17th June 2025) |
| Density : | 87 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -0.86% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Jefferson County is located at 29°51'13"N 94°9'12"W (29.8537300, -94.1534400). It has 5 neighbors: Liberty County, Cameron Parish, Chambers County, Hardin County and Orange County.
Jefferson County map
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The largest city of Jefferson County is Beaumont with a population of 115,473. Other cities include, Port Arthur population 53,921, Nederland population 17,184, Groves population 15,268 and Port Neches population 12,596. See all Jefferson County cities & populated places.
Jefferson County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Jefferson County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Beaumont | 115,473 | The fourth most populous city in Jefferson County, Texas. |
| Port Arthur | 53,921 | The most populous city in Jefferson County, Texas. |
| Nederland | 17,184 | City in Texas, United States |
| Groves | 15,268 | Human settlement in Jefferson County, Texas, United States of America |
| Port Neches | 12,596 | City in Jefferson County, Texas, United States |
| Central Gardens | 4,347 | Census designated place |
| Bevil Oaks | 1,209 | City in Jefferson County, Texas, United States |
| Pine Island | 1,205 | Town of the United States |
| China | 1,204 | City in Jefferson County, Texas, United States |
| Nome | 592 | City in Jefferson County, Texas, United States |
| Higgins | 378 | City in the United States |
| Taylor Landing | 237 | City in Jefferson County, Texas |
- Official Website
Official website of Jefferson County
Jefferson County has 5 neighbours.
- Liberty County county in Texas, United States
- Cameron Parish parish in Louisiana, United States
- Chambers County county in Texas, United States
- Hardin County county in Texas, United States
- Orange County county in Texas, United States
- Beaumont
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Jefferson County decreased by 0.86% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 252,273 | - | census |
| 2011 | 253,494 | 0.48% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 251,605 | -0.75% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 253,079 | 0.58% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 252,897 | -0.07% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 255,112 | 0.87% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 255,748 | 0.25% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 256,041 | 0.11% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 253,234 | -1.11% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 251,565 | -0.66% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 250,127 | -0.57% | estimation process |
People born in Jefferson County (3)
People born in Jefferson County, including sprinter Ivory Williams, rancher William Perry Herring McFaddin, criminal Elroy Chester, .
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- Jefferson County , New York county in New York, United States with a population of 108,095 people.
- Jefferson County , Wisconsin county in Wisconsin, United States with a population of 85,038 people.
- Jefferson County , Arkansas county in Arkansas, United States with a population of 65,377 people.
- Jefferson County , Ohio county in Ohio, United States with a population of 64,939 people.
- Jefferson County , West Virginia county in West Virginia, United States with a population of 57,486 people.
- Jefferson County , Tennessee county in Tennessee, United States with a population of 55,307 people.
- Jefferson County , Pennsylvania county in Pennsylvania, United States with a population of 43,108 people.
- Jefferson County , Illinois county in Illinois, United States with a population of 37,235 people.
- Jefferson County , Washington county in the state of Washington, United States with a population of 32,700 people.
- Jefferson County , Indiana county in Indiana, United States with a population of 32,110 people.
- Jefferson County , Idaho county in Idaho, United States with a population of 29,871 people.
- Jefferson County , Oregon county in Oregon, United States with a population of 24,856 people.
- Jefferson County , Kansas county in Kansas, United States with a population of 19,032 people.
- Jefferson County , Iowa county in Iowa, United States with a population of 18,347 people.
- Jefferson County , Georgia county in Georgia, United States with a population of 15,267 people.
- Jefferson County , Florida county in Florida, United States of America with a population of 14,543 people.
- Jefferson County , Montana county in Montana, United States with a population of 12,360 people.
- Jefferson County , Nebraska county in Nebraska, United States with a population of 7,099 people.
- Jefferson County , Mississippi county in Mississippi, United States with a population of 6,997 people.
- Jefferson County , Oklahoma county in Oklahoma, United States with a population of 5,949 people.
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| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Harris County | 4,738,253 | County in Texas, United States |
| Dallas County | 2,635,888 | County in Texas, United States |
| Houston | 2,316,120 | The fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Houston metropolitan area. |
| Tarrant County | 2,123,347 | County in Texas, United States |
| Bexar County | 2,026,823 | County in Texas, United States |
| San Antonio | 1,567,118 | The seventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Antonio metropolitan area. |
| Dallas | 1,343,266 | The ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area. |
| Travis County | 1,300,503 | County in Texas, United States |
| Collin County | 1,072,069 | County in Texas, United States |
| Austin | 995,484 | The eleventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the Austin metropolitan area. |
| Fort Worth | 927,720 | The twelfth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area. |
| Denton County | 919,324 | County in Texas, United States |
| Montopolis | 912,791 | A neighborhood located in Austin, Texas. |
| Hidalgo County | 875,200 | County in New Mexico, United States |
| El Paso County | 841,286 | County in Texas, United States |
| Fort Bend County | 839,706 | County in Texas, United States |
