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Jefferson, TX

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Population
2,056
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
193 ft
Median Home Value
$148,600
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$653/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$41,500
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About Jefferson

Tucked away in the Piney Woods of East Texas, Jefferson is a quiet historic town with a population of just under two thousand. Located near the scenic waters of Caddo Lake and Big Cypress Bayou, it once served as a bustling 19th-century steamboat port. Today, that rich past is visible everywhere you look, from the well-preserved brick streets and Greek Revival homes to the cozy bed-and-breakfasts that welcome weekend travelers.

African American Mother and Child on Bed in their Cabin near Jefferson, Texas MET DP212792

For newcomers, everyday life moves at an easy, relaxed pace. Downtown is filled with antique stores, local cafes, and seasonal community festivals, while outdoor lovers have fishing, kayaking, and boat tours right in their backyard. Families are served by the Jefferson Independent School District, and larger regional hubs like Marshall and Longview are an easy drive away for broader shopping and healthcare needs.

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Lower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+100.0ratingLow State Income TaxA+100.0rating

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