Jeff Davis County, Texas Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 235th-largest in Texas
The population of Jeff Davis County, Texas is 1,740 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 235th-largest county in Texas. The median household income is $32,625, the median home value is $234,400, and the median age is 58.7.
The population of Jeff Davis County has declined 24.1% since 2010 (2,344 → 1,778), a -1.95% annualized rate.
1,740
Population
-1.95%
Annual growth
1
People / sq mi
$32,625
Median Income
$234,400
Median Home Value
Jeff Davis County covers 2,265 sq mi of land at 0.8 people per square mile.
About Jeff Davis County, TX
Homeownership is the standout figure in Jeff Davis County: 89.8% of homes are owner-occupied, higher than the national rate. Jeff Davis County is a county in Texas with a population of 1,740.
Household earnings sit near the bottom of the range at $32,625, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty is among the highest of comparable US counties: 21.6%, above the national 12.4%. A typical home is worth $234,400, with typical rent around $1,314.
About 30.4% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree, below the 35.0% national figure. Remote work is widespread — 15.4% of workers stay home, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 11 minutes each way.
The ownership rate anchors the housing story in Jeff Davis County, and tends to move with the age structure and home-value figures above.
Jeff Davis County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Jeff Davis County had a population of 2,344 in 2010 and 1,778 in 2024, a -24.1% growth over 14 years. The peak was 2,344 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -1.89%.
1,778
Population (2024)
2,344
Population (2010)
2,344
Peak (2010)
-1.89%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2,344 |
| 2011 | 2,282 |
| 2012 | 2,296 |
| 2013 | 2,231 |
| 2014 | 2,216 |
| 2015 | 2,197 |
| 2016 | 2,229 |
| 2017 | 2,257 |
| 2018 | 2,243 |
| 2019 | 2,275 |
| 2020 | 1,984 |
| 2021 | 1,961 |
| 2022 | 1,908 |
| 2023 | 1,850 |
| 2024 | 1,778 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 72.1% |
| Black or African American | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.2% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
58.7
Median Age
42.5%
Female
57.5%
Male
39.2%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 14.9% · Seniors (65+): 39.2%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $32,625$-43,667 vs state |
| Mean household income | $73,186 |
| Per-capita income | $35,662 |
| Poverty rate | 21.6%+11.1% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 0.0% |
| Employment-to-population | 38.2% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Jeff Davis County is professional & business services, accounting for 41.7% of workers.
How residents commute
0.0%
Drive alone
8.0%
Carpool
70.6%
Public transit
15.4%
Work from home
11.4 min
Avg commute
Housing
$234,400$-26,000 vs state
Median home value
$1,314
Median rent
89.8%
Homeownership rate
1,483
Total housing units
57.1%
Occupied
42.9%
Vacant
10.2%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
80.7%
With health insurance
85.1%
With broadband internet
17.9%
Foreign-born
6.4%
Veterans (18+)
22.1%
With a disability
70.5%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
86.7%
High School+
30.4%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Jeff Davis County, Texas has a population of 1,740 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 235th-largest county in Texas. Population density is 1 people per square mile.
The population of Jeff Davis County has declined 24.1% since 2010 (2,344 → 1,778), a -1.95% annualized rate.
The median household income in Jeff Davis County, Texas is $32,625, with mean (average) household income of $73,186 and per-capita income of $35,662. 21.6% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Jeff Davis County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (72.1%), Hispanic or Latino (2.2%), Black or African American (0.6%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Jeff Davis County, Texas is 58.7 years. Residents are 42.5% female and 57.5% male.
The median home value in Jeff Davis County is $234,400 and median monthly rent is $1,314. 89.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 1,483 total housing units, 42.9% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Jeff Davis County, Texas is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 41.7% of workers. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.
Houston is among the largest cities associated with Jeff Davis County, Texas, with a population of 2,300,419.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.