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Jefferson County is a county located in the state of Texas. As of 2000, the population is 252,051. Its county seat is
Beaumont, and it is named for the former US president, Thomas Jefferson.
Adjacent counties
Hardin County (north)
Orange County (northeast)
Cameron Parish, Louisiana (east)
Gulf of Mexico (southeast)
Chambers County (southwest)
Liberty County (northwest)
Demographics
The Christian dating info for this county is as follows, there are 252,051 people, 92,880 households, and 63,808 families residing in the county. The population density is 108/km˛ (279/mi˛). There are 102,080 housing units at an average density of 44/km˛ (113/mi˛).
Christian singles may wish to note the racial composition of the county is 57.24% White, 33.74% Black or African American, 0.34% Native American, 2.89% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 4.26% from other races, and 1.50% from two or more races. 10.53% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 92,880 households out of which 33.00% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.40% are married couples living together, 16.20% have a female householder with no husband present, and 31.30% are non-families. 27.30% of all households are made up of individuals and 11.00% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.55 and the average family size is 3.12.
In the county, the out with 25.90% under the age of 18, 10.00% from 18 to 24, 29.30% from 25 to 44, 21.10% from 45 to 64, and 13.60% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 35 years. For every 100 females there are 101.10 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 100.20 males.
The median income for a household in the county is $34,706, and the median income for a family is $42,290. Males have a median income of $36,719 versus $23,924 for females. The per capita income for the county is $17,571. 17.40% of the population and 14.60% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 24.60% of those under the age of 18 and 11.80% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Cities and towns
Beaumont
Bevil Oaks
Central Gardens
China
Fannett
Groves
Nederland
Nome
Port Arthur
Port Neches
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