Jeff Davis County, Texas Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Jeff Davis County, Texas has a population of 1,865, the 234th most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $59,286 and the median home value is $226,200. The poverty rate is 23.9%.

Jeff Davis County Quick Facts

Population 1,86590% MOE ±341

Median Household Income $59,28690% MOE ±$31,477

Median Home Value $226,20090% MOE ±$86,912

Poverty Rate 23.9%90% MOE ±12.4 pts

Unemployment Rate 0.0%90% MOE ±2.0 pts

Median Age 58.0 years90% MOE ±6.0 years

Homeownership Rate 88.0%90% MOE ±4.9 pts

Affordability Ratio 3.8x

Bachelor's Degree+ 35.9%90% MOE ±7.4 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 92.4%

Cities/Places 2

Population 1,865 234th of 254

Median Income $59,286 24% lower than state

Poverty Rate 23.9%

Unemployment 0.0%

How Jeff Davis County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	2,241	1,865	-16.8%
Median household income	$65,336	$59,286	No clear change (-9.3%)
Median home value¹	$137,716	$226,200	No clear change (+64.3%)
Median gross rent	$827	$1,241	+50.1%

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Jeff Davis

$59,286

$78,476

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Jeff Davis

$226,200

$283,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 30.0%

$25K-$50K 16.1%

$50K-$100K 18.0%

$100K+ 35.9%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

6.8%

$10K-$15K

15.1%

$15K-$20K

2.5%

$20K-$25K

5.6%

$25K-$30K

7.1%

$30K-$35K

5.3%

$35K-$40K

1.1%

$40K-$45K

0.6%

$45K-$50K

1.9%

$50K-$60K

4.8%

$60K-$75K

8.1%

$75K-$100K

5.2%

$100K-$125K

10.1%

$125K-$150K

8.0%

$150K-$200K

6.1%

$200K+

11.7%

Employment

0.0% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

49.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 88.0%

Renter 12.0%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.8x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,241/mo 25.1% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

18.0%

18-34

7.3%

35-54

17.4%

55-74

42.5%

75+

14.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 67 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Jeff Davis County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Fort Davis	879	N/A	41.4%	$256,000
Valentine	69	$33,398	15.9%	$83,600

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Population Overview

Jeff Davis County is located in Texas with a total population of 1,865. It is the 234th most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 2 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Jeff Davis County is 58.0 years. This is 63% higher than the state median of 35.6 years. 14.8% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Jeff Davis County is $59,286. This is 24% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 27% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 23.9%. This is 73% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Jeff Davis County, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $226,200. Housing costs are 20% lower than the state median of $283,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.8x. 88.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 41% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Jeff Davis County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 65.5% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 30.1%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (65.5% vs 39.1%).

Education

35.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Jeff Davis County in the top 10% of all counties in the state for educational attainment. This is 6% higher than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Jeff Davis County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Texas and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Jeff Davis County, Texas?

Jeff Davis County has a population of 1,865, making it the 234th most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in Jeff Davis County?

The median household income in Jeff Davis County is $59,286 with a poverty rate of 23.9%.

How many cities are in Jeff Davis County, Texas?

Jeff Davis County contains 2 Census-designated places.