Jefferson County Map, Texas, USA

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Map of Jefferson County, Texas

Map of Jefferson County, Texas

Jefferson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. It's county seat is Beaumont. As per 2020 census, the population of Jefferson County is 253704 people and population density is square miles. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 904 sq mi (2,341 km2). Jefferson County was established on 1836.

Facts about Jefferson County, Texas

CountryUnited States
StateTexas
RegionSoutheast Texas / Gulf Coast
County SeatBeaumont
Named AfterThomas Jefferson, 3rd President of the United States
Established1836
Organized1837
Coordinates30.0770° N, 94.2110° W
Total Area1,111 sq mi
Land Area876 sq mi
Water Area235 sq mi
Population (2020)252,273
Population RankHighly populated Southeast Texas county
Major CitiesBeaumont, Port Arthur, Nederland, Groves
Main IndustriesEnergy (Petrochemicals, Oil & Gas), Shipping, Healthcare, Manufacturing
Major AirportJack Brooks Regional Airport
Time ZoneCentral Time (UTC−06:00)
Known ForPort of Beaumont, Oil & Gas industry, Sea Rim State Park, Southeast Texas culture
Websitehttps://www.co.jefferson.tx.us

Top Attractions in Jefferson County, Texas

  • Beaumont Botanical Gardens – Beautiful themed gardens and walking trails.
  • Spindletop-Gladys City Boomtown Museum – History of the Texas oil boom with recreated buildings.
  • Beaumont Zoo – Family-friendly zoo with global animal exhibits.
  • Art Museum of Southeast Texas – Regional and international art exhibitions.
  • Downtown Beaumont – Shops, cafés, murals, and historic architecture.
  • Cow Bayou Nature Center – Trails, wildlife observation, and natural scenery.
  • Jefferson County Courthouse – Historic courthouse at the heart of Beaumont.
  • Martin Dies, Jr. State Park – Hiking, picnicking, and forested trails near the county line.
  • Beaumont Event Centre – Venue for concerts, fairs, and local events.
  • Gator Country – Alligator sanctuary with educational shows and wildlife exhibits.

Cities and Towns in Jefferson County, Texas

PlaceTypePopulation (Census 2020)Latitude & Longitude
Beaumont (county seat)City11528230.0802°N, 94.1266°W
Port ArthurCity5633929.8988°N, 93.9288°W
NederlandCity1808529.9741°N, 93.9924°W
GrovesCity1576829.9458°N, 93.9171°W
Port NechesCity1334629.9919°N, 93.9585°W
ChinaCity116030.0474°N, 94.3358°W
NomeCity51530.0424°N, 94.4244°W
Bevil OaksCity127430.1508°N, 94.2691°W
Rose CityCity50229.8436°N, 93.9457°W
Taylor LandingCity23130.0607°N, 94.4010°W
HamshireCensus Designated Place (CDP)152329.8697°N, 94.3191°W
FannettCensus Designated Place (CDP)225229.9244°N, 94.2519°W

What are Major Roads and Highways in Jefferson County

  • Interstate 10 - major east-west interstate connecting Beaumont with Houston and Louisiana
  • U.S. Highway 69 - primary north-south route through Beaumont and Port Arthur
  • U.S. Highway 96 - connects Beaumont with East Texas and the Louisiana border
  • U.S. Highway 287 - serves Beaumont and industrial areas of Southeast Texas
  • Texas State Highway 73 - links Port Arthur with Winnie and Orange County
  • Texas State Highway 87 - serves coastal communities and Port Arthur
  • Texas State Highway 105 - connects Beaumont with Central Texas
  • Texas State Highway 347 - major connector through the Golden Triangle region

What are Neighboring Counties of Jefferson County

  • Hardin County (north)
  • Orange County (east)
  • Chambers County (west)
  • Liberty County (northwest)
  • Cameron Parish, Louisiana (east across Sabine Lake)
  • Gulf of Mexico (south)

Distance from Jefferson County to Nearby Cities

CityDistance (km)Distance (mi)
Port Arthur2918
Nederland1610
Groves2314
Port Neches1811
Orange (Orange County)4125
Kountze (Hardin County)4830
Liberty (Liberty County)7547
Anahuac (Chambers County)7245
Lake Charles, Louisiana9760
Baytown (Harris County)12276
Houston (Harris County)13785
Lufkin (Angelina County)179111
College Station (Brazos County)231144
Austin (Travis County)434270
Dallas (Dallas County)465289

Waterbodies in Jefferson County

Sabine Lake, Neches River, Sabine River, Gulf of Mexico, Taylor Bayou, Hillebrandt Bayou, Keith Lake, Bessie Heights Marsh, J.D. Murphree Wildlife Management Area wetlands, Port Arthur Canal, Intracoastal Waterway, marshlands, estuaries, reservoirs, and coastal waterways

Best Golf Courses in Jefferson County, Texas

Golf CourseLocationLatitude & Longitude
Beaumont Country ClubBeaumont30.1158°N, 94.1654°W
Tyrrell Park Golf CourseBeaumont30.0323°N, 94.1327°W
Babe Zaharias Golf CoursePort Arthur29.9014°N, 93.9502°W
Brentwood Country ClubBeaumont30.1038°N, 94.1817°W

Colleges and Universities in Jefferson County, Texas

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
Lamar UniversityPublicUniversityMajor public research university located in Beaumont
Lamar Institute of TechnologyPublicTechnical CollegeWorkforce and technical education programs
Lamar State College Port ArthurPublicCommunity CollegeHigher education and workforce training in Port Arthur
Lamar State College OrangePublicCommunity CollegeServes Southeast Texas students
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service - Jefferson CountyPublicUniversityAgricultural and community education programs

References

  1. Official Jefferson County Website
  2. U.S. Census Bureau - Jefferson County QuickFacts
  3. Texas State Historical Association - Jefferson County
  4. Lamar University
  5. Texas Almanac - Jefferson County