Jefferson County
Origin of the Name
Jefferson County was named after Thomas Jefferson, the third president of the United States and the principal author of the Declaration of Independence, who served from 1801 to 1809.
Jefferson County
County Details
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County Seat Beaumont
Established 1836
Population 256,526
Median Age 37.2
Land Area 876.76 sq mi
Water Area 235.89 sq mi
Total Area 1112.65 sq mi
Percent Urban 90.15%
Percent Rural 9.85%
Latitude, Longitude 29.8165° N, 94.1514° W