Jefferson County , Texas

Jefferson County: County in Texas, United States

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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 9 years in 2019 county had an estimated population of 251,565 inhabitants. Its county seat is Beaumont. The county was created 184 years ago in 1836.

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.

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The largest city of Jefferson County is Beaumont with a population of 116,825. Other cities include, Port Arthur population 54,280, Nederland population 17,371, Groves population 15,480 and Port Neches population 12,655. See all Jefferson County cities & populated places.

Weather

Jefferson County forecast: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 40%. more

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Jefferson County Quick Facts

Population : 251,565 (2019)
Country : United States of America
State : Texas (United States)
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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 : 10:07:42 (5th August 2021)
Density : 87 Pop. per km² as of 2019
Population growth : -0.28% (2010-2019)
Weather : 90℉ Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather

Jefferson County has 5 neighbours.

  • Beaumont

Demographics

According to census records, the population of Jefferson County decreased by 0.28% in 9 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

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People born in Jefferson County (3)

People born in Jefferson County, including sprinter Ivory Williams, rancher William Perry Herring McFaddin, criminal Elroy Chester, you can see a list of people who born in Jefferson County.

Other places with the same name (24)

Jefferson County Populated Places

Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Jefferson County.

City Name Population Title
Beaumont 116,825 County seat of Jefferson County, Texas, United States
Port Arthur 54,280 City in Jefferson County, Texas, United States
Nederland 17,371 City in Texas, United States
Groves 15,480 Human settlement in Jefferson County, Texas, United States of America
Port Neches 12,655 City in Jefferson County, Texas, United States
Central Gardens 4,347 Census designated place
Fannett 2,252
Bevil Oaks 1,225 City in Jefferson County, Texas, United States
China 1,206 City in Jefferson County, Texas, United States
Pine Island 1,159 Town of the United States
Nome 595 City in Jefferson County, Texas, United States
Higgins 391 City in the United States
Taylor Landing 240 City in Jefferson County, Texas

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