The 2000 Census showed that Jefferson County had a population of 252,051 people. This represented 1.21% of the total population of Texas, making it the state's 14th most populous county (out of 254 counties).
From the Census Estimates for 2009<1>, Jefferson had a population of 243,237 people. This is a decrease of 3.5% since the 2000 Census.
The following table shows the recent changes in population. Other than 2000, the population counts have been estimated by the Census Bureau.
Year | Population | Change Since 2000 | Year-to-Year Change |
2010 | 252,273 | | |
2009 | 243,237 | -3.5% | +0.43% since 2008 |
2008 | 242,201 | -3.91% | +0.3% since 2007 |
2007 | 241,488 | -4.19% | +0.46% since 2006 |
2006 | 240,392 | -4.63% | -2.3% since 2005 |
2005 | 246,063 | -2.38% | -0.31% since 2004 |
2004 | 246,834 | -2.07% | -0.17% since 2003 |
2003 | 247,251 | -1.9% | -0.41% since 2002 |
2002 | 248,274 | -1.5% | -0.37% since 2001 |
2001 | 249,190 | -1.14% | -1.14% since 2000 |
--- | | | 2000 | 252,051 | The Last Census |
Jefferson County had 102,080 Housing Units<2> at the time of the 2000 Census.
The 2000 Census shows that Jefferson County has a total area<3> of 1,111 square miles [2,878 km²]. Of this total, 903 square miles [2,340 km²] of the area is land, with the balance (18.69%) being water (207.7 square miles [537 km²]).
Using the above population and land area values, Jefferson County had a population density of 279 people per square mile [107.7 people/km²], making it the state's 17th most densely populated county (out of 254 counties).
US Census QuickFacts
The Census Bureau has created documents containing demographic information that are called QuickFacts. A QuickFact that is specific to Jefferson County is available. The QuickFact also contains a comparison between Jefferson and the state of Texas. Click here for the Jefferson County QuickFact (QF-48245).
Below are some of the communities that are located in Jefferson County:
Community | Census QuickFact | Population (2009 Est) | Population (2000 Census) | Change in Population |
Beaumont | QF-4807000 | 110,110 | 113,866 | -3.3% |
Port Arthur | QF-4858820 | 56,694 | 57,755 | -1.84% |
Nederland | QF-4850580 | 16,053 | 17,422 | -7.86% |
Groves | QF-4831328 | 14,299 | 15,733 | -9.11% |
Port Neches | QF-4858940 | 12,525 | 13,601 | -7.91% |
Below are the counties that adjoin and form the boundaries of Jefferson County. A link to their specific Census QuickFact has been provided.
The Gulf of Mexico lies to the south.
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