Jamaica Beach is a city located in Galveston County Texas. Jamaica Beach has a 2024 population of 1,075. Jamaica Beach is currently declining at a rate of -0.09% annually and its population has decreased by -0.37% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,079 in 2020.
The average household income in Jamaica Beach is $131,118 with a poverty rate of 6.16%. The median age in Jamaica Beach is 61.6 years: 59.8 years for males, and 62.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Jamaica Beach was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 768 | 77.5% |
| Two or more races | 111 | 11.2% |
| Asian | 72 | 7.27% |
| Other race | 40 | 4.04% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 614 | 1.61 | 93.6 | 6.4 |
| Non Family | 303 | 0 | 95.4 | 4.6 |
| Married | 276 | 2.21 | 90.9 | 9.1 |
| Male | 35 | 2.2 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2.19
Average Family Size
1.61
Average Household Size
93.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Associates Degree | 87 | 9.41% |
| Bachelors Degree | 297 | 32.11% |
| Graduate Degree | 219 | 23.68% |
| High School Graduate | 89 | 9.62% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 16 | 1.73% |
| Some College | 217 | 23.46% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 698 | 698 | 372 |
| Hispanic | 115 | 115 | 69 |
| Asian | 72 | 72 | 51 |
| 2+ Races | 69 | 69 | 47 |
| Other Race | 40 | 24 | 24 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 70.83%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $72,440 | $71,458 | $135,865 |
| Graduate Degree | $85,466 | $86,618 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $54,500 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $80,268 | $85,688 | $55,268 |
| Some College | $0 | $87,083 | $46,442 |
$80,268
Average Earnings
$85,688
Average Male
$55,268
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
88.96% of Jamaica Beach residents speak only English, while 11.04% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 6.03% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 709 | 53 | 7.48% |
| Asian | 72 | 8 | 11.11% |
6.16%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.72%
Male Poverty Rate
5.13%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Jamaica Beach is Asian, with 11.11% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Jamaica Beach is White, with 7.48% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.99%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 8.99% |
| Some College | 8.22% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.43% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $123,068 | $189,132 |
| Households | $88,077 | $131,118 |
| Married Families | $120,938 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $80,848 | $71,573 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
67.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.9%
Male Marriage Rate
85.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
63
Number of Veterans
63
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 52 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 44 |
| 75+ | 19 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 63 | 8.42% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.98%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.6%
Labor Force Participation
49%
Employment Rate
16.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
52.07%
Born in Jamaica Beach
89.4%
Native Born
10.6%
Foreign Born
5.15%
Non Citizen
5.45%
Naturalized
89.4% of Jamaica Beach residents were born in the United States, with 52.07% having been born in Texas. 5.15% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,070 | -1 | -0.09% |
| 2028 | 1,071 | -1 | -0.09% |
| 2027 | 1,072 | -1 | -0.09% |
| 2026 | 1,073 | -1 | -0.09% |
| 2025 | 1,074 | -1 | -0.09% |
| 2024 | 1,075 | -1 | -0.09% |
| 2023 | 1,076 | 8 | 0.75% |
| 2022 | 1,068 | -5 | -0.47% |
| 2021 | 1,073 | -6 | -0.56% |
| 2020 | 1,079 | 2 | 0.19% |
| 2019 | 1,077 | -1 | -0.09% |
| 2018 | 1,078 | 3 | 0.28% |
| 2017 | 1,075 | 17 | 1.61% |
| 2016 | 1,058 | 19 | 1.83% |
| 2015 | 1,039 | 13 | 1.27% |
| 2014 | 1,026 | 15 | 1.48% |
| 2013 | 1,011 | 8 | 0.8% |
| 2012 | 1,003 | 8 | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 995 | 5 | 0.51% |
| 2010 | 990 | 0 | 0% |