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Jefferson, TX vs Marshall, TX

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- Household income in Marshall, is 5% more than it is in Jefferson and is 52% below the National Average.
- Jefferson unemployment rate is 8.2%.
- Marshall unemployment rate is 8.1%.
 Jefferson, TXMarshall, TXUnited States
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock8.1%6.0%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock0.9%1.6%
 Future Job Growth30.0%  Unlock33.5%
 Sales Taxes6.8%  Unlock6.2%
 Income Taxes  Unlock0.0%4.6%
 Income per Cap.$30,065  Unlock$37,638
 Household Income  Unlock$45,500$69,021
 Family Median Income$49,182  Unlock$85,028
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 Est. Households By Income
 Jefferson, TXMarshall, TXUnited States
 Income Less Than 15K  Unlock19.0%9.4%
 Income between 15K and 20K8.5%  Unlock3.8%
 Income between 20K and 30K  Unlock12.9%8.1%
 Income between 30K and 40K9.8%  Unlock8.0%
 Income between 40K and 50K  Unlock7.4%7.6%
 Income between 50K and 60K9.5%  Unlock7.2%
 Income between 60K and 75K  Unlock9.8%9.6%
 Income between 75K and 100K5.9%  Unlock12.8%
 Income between 100K and 150K  Unlock9.6%16.3%
 Income between 150K and 200K3.9%  Unlock7.8%
 Income greater than 200K  Unlock2.0%9.5%
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 Population By Occupation
 Jefferson, TXMarshall, TXUnited States
 Management, business, finance6.8%  Unlock16.4%
 Engineering, computers, science  Unlock1.4%6.5%
 Community, social services1.7%  Unlock1.8%
 Legal  Unlock0.2%1.2%
 Education, library8.3%  Unlock6.2%
 Arts, design, media, sports, entertainment  Unlock1.6%2.0%
 Healthcare practitioners and technology2.8%  Unlock6.2%
 Healthcare support  Unlock5.4%3.3%
 Firefighters, law enforcement1.1%  Unlock2.1%
 Food preparation, serving  Unlock5.0%5.4%
 Building maintenance5.5%  Unlock3.6%
 Personal care  Unlock2.3%2.6%
 Sales, office, administrative support26.3%  Unlock20.9%
 Farming, fishing, forestry  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Construction, extraction, maintenance/repair9.7%  Unlock8.1%
 Production, transportation, material moving  Unlock25.0%13.1%
Reviews for Jefferson    1 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

I've been here close to 4 yrs moved from Florida. Looked forward to small town peaceful country living. I figured the small town would be better for raising kids.  More

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Reviews for Marshall    1 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

I have lived in Marshall since the early 90s. I am desperate to leave! We have been on a downward spiral since Katrina... Alot of the evacuees never left. Jobs are non  More

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