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Jefferson County, TX market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Jefferson County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 254,321
- −0.7% since 2020
- Households
- 94,807
- Median household income
- $60,026
- +17.1% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $169,500
- Jobs located here
- 118,164
- Highest market score
- 71
- House cleaning, #93 of 847 scored counties
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What this means
An estimated 254,321 people live in Jefferson County, in 94,807 households. Population estimates show Jefferson County declined 0.7% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median household income in Jefferson County is $60,026 a year, 26% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 17.1% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Jefferson County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 116, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (63).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Jefferson County are for house cleaning businesses (71); landscaping and lawn care companies (71); and lawn care, cleaning and pest control companies (68). Jefferson County ranks #93 of 847 scored counties for house cleaning businesses.
Jefferson County is part of the Beaumont-Port Arthur metro area. For its number of households, Jefferson County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for oil change and quick-lube shops (2.4 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for yoga, Pilates and fitness studios (54% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Jefferson County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Jefferson County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| House cleaning | 71 | #93 of 847 | 6 | 0.6 | $21.6M | 337 | 27 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 71 | #221 of 1,493 | 33 | 3.5 | $3.9M | 134 | 36 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 68 | #268 of 1,771 | 56 | 5.9 | $2.3M | 138 | 78 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 68 | #271 of 1,461 | 21 | 2.2 | $3.7M | 144 | 11 |
| Pet businesses | 67 | #381 of 2,200 | 72 | 7.6 | $1.1M | 122 | 33 |
| Pet stores | 62 | #279 of 974 | 9 | 0.9 | $8.6M | 189 | 7 |
| Veterinarians | 56 | #588 of 1,485 | 34 | 3.6 | $2.3M | 83 | 15 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 55 | #276 of 777 | 10 | 1.1 | $5.9M | 146 | 20 |
| Pizza | 53 | #882 of 2,090 | 42 | 4.4 | $7.8M | 153 | 197 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 52 | #949 of 2,176 | 182 | 19.2 | Index only | 135 | 31 |
| Chiropractors | 48 | #787 of 1,490 | 36 | 3.8 | $2.7M | 113 | 23 |
| Roofing and gutters | 47 | #662 of 1,177 | 39 | 4.1 | $6.4M | 76 | 9 |
| Child care and preschools | 47 | #894 of 1,611 | 40 | 4.2 | $942K | 94 | 52 |
| Funeral homes | 45 | #833 of 1,472 | 25 | 2.6 | $516K | 76 | 14 |
| Gyms | 45 | #1,091 of 1,792 | 54 | 5.7 | $1.1M | 84 | 20 |
| Electricians | 42 | #769 of 1,160 | 29 | 3.1 | $8.6M | 72 | 45 |
| Physical therapy | 41 | #943 of 1,422 | 39 | 4.1 | $2.5M | 104 | 34 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 41 | #1,177 of 1,707 | 71 | 7.5 | $3.5M | 74 | 67 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 41 | #1,332 of 2,063 | 74 | 7.8 | $4.4M | 119 | 62 |
| Home repair trades | 40 | #1,506 of 2,057 | 139 | 14.7 | $1.8M | 74 | 121 |
| Real estate | 40 | #1,612 of 2,229 | 259 | 27.3 | Index only | 119 | 100 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 39 | #636 of 887 | 38 | 4.0 | Index only | 90 | 11 |
| Pest control | 37 | #522 of 699 | 17 | 1.8 | $7.6M | 74 | 15 |
| Spas and skin care | 37 | #1,371 of 1,769 | 111 | 11.7 | $701K | 80 | 10 |
| Grocery stores | 37 | #1,451 of 2,070 | 76 | 8.0 | $7.1M | 76 | 42 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 35 | #1,648 of 2,088 | 104 | 11.0 | $569K | 86 | 40 |
| Hair salons | 34 | #1,924 of 2,339 | 264 | 27.8 | $295K | 68 | 29 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 33 | #1,851 of 2,402 | 209 | 22.0 | $2.6M | 76 | 100 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 32 | #1,099 of 1,334 | 40 | 4.2 | $1.5M | 73 | 20 |
| Convenience stores | 30 | #1,792 of 2,261 | 105 | 11.1 | $5.1M | 65 | 58 |
| Laundromats | 29 | #631 of 785 | 17 | 1.8 | $9.7M | 78 | 9 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 29 | #1,104 of 1,302 | 48 | 5.1 | $2M | 65 | 15 |
| Property management | 28 | #806 of 910 | 35 | 3.7 | Index only | 69 | 47 |
| Nail salons | 28 | #1,170 of 1,328 | 76 | 8.0 | $1M | 61 | 16 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 28 | #2,111 of 2,405 | 571 | 60.2 | $571K | 86 | 184 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 28 | #2,186 of 2,385 | 539 | 56.9 | $144K | 68 | 58 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 27 | #1,156 of 1,327 | 39 | 4.1 | $2M | 65 | 25 |
| Insurance agencies | 27 | #1,904 of 2,272 | 233 | 24.6 | $925K | 74 | 120 |
| Car washes and detailing | 25 | #1,307 of 1,451 | 59 | 6.2 | $1.3M | 52 | 14 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 25 | #2,184 of 2,405 | 1,060 | 111.8 | $308K | 83 | 448 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 24 | #1,771 of 1,886 | 112 | 11.8 | $870K | 88 | 81 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 24 | #1,986 of 2,222 | 182 | 19.2 | $1.8M | 59 | 197 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 22 | #1,903 of 2,087 | 187 | 19.7 | $883K | 70 | 99 |
| Gas stations | 22 | #2,186 of 2,358 | 222 | 23.4 | $1.1M | 48 | 137 |
| Auto repair shops | 22 | #2,217 of 2,378 | 277 | 29.2 | $280K | 63 | 99 |
| Oil change and quick lube | 21 | #443 of 479 | 16 | 1.7 | $4.8M | 35 | 7 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 21 | #1,805 of 1,889 | 135 | 14.2 | $2.4M | 58 | 66 |
| Tire shops | 20 | #1,394 of 1,530 | 58 | 6.1 | $1.3M | 53 | 22 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 20 | #2,075 of 2,210 | 268 | 28.3 | $616K | 70 | 124 |
| Auto repair and car care | 20 | #2,273 of 2,401 | 452 | 47.7 | $172K | 64 | 144 |
| Barbershops | 17 | #1,253 of 1,356 | 72 | 7.6 | $1.1M | 57 | Under 3 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 16 | #2,341 of 2,394 | 790 | 83.3 | $123K | 81 | 475 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 15 | #1,599 of 1,656 | 97 | 10.2 | $1M | 56 | 305 |
| Dry cleaners | 12 | #497 of 507 | 21 | 2.2 | $7.9M | 50 | 16 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 0.4 | Index only | 127 | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 0.4 | $24.4M | 99 | 17 |
Household spending in Jefferson County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $77.6M | $818 | 85 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $252.9M | $2,667 | 103 |
| Food away from home | $326.1M | $3,440 | 85 |
| Groceries | $539.5M | $5,691 | 90 |
| Personal care products and services | $77.8M | $820 | 82 |
| Child care and other personal services | $37.7M | $397 | 68 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $59.2M | $624 | 63 |
| Medical and dental services | $97.4M | $1,028 | 80 |
| Pets | $77.1M | $813 | 89 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $165.2M | $1,743 | 85 |
| Vehicle insurance | $215.6M | $2,274 | 116 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $249.7M | $2,634 | 87 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $129.3M | $1,364 | 96 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $1.3B | $14,108 | 85 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Jefferson County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 254,321−0.7% since 2020
- Households
- 94,807
- Median age
- 37.5
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 63%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.7
- Land area
- 877 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 290
- Median household income
- $60,026+17.1% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $84,586
- Median home value
- $169,500
- Jobs located here
- 118,164
- Daytime population
- 271,710Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Jefferson County, TX growing?
Population estimates put Jefferson County at 254,321 people in 2025, down 0.7% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 94,807 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 17.1%, before inflation.
How much do households in Jefferson County, TX spend?
Households in Jefferson County spend about $1.3B a year on rent and homeowner costs, $539.5M on groceries and $326.1M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Jefferson County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 116, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (63).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Jefferson County, TX?
Of the business types scored in Jefferson County, house cleaning businesses (71); landscaping and lawn care companies (71); and lawn care, cleaning and pest control companies (68) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For house cleaning businesses, that ranks #93 of 847 scored counties.
How does Jefferson County, TX compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Jefferson County is $60,026, 26% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 0.7% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $169,500, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for oil change and quick-lube shops (2.4 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for yoga, Pilates and fitness studios (54% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 54 of the 56 business types have a score in Jefferson County, each ranked against other counties.
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