Jayton, Texas

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Population in 2021: 503 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -1.9%
 
Males: 259  (51.5%)
Females: 244  (48.5%)
Median resident age:

45.1 years
Texas median age:

35.5 years

Zip codes: 79528.

Estimated median household income in 2021: $62,592 (it was $32,396 in 2000)
Jayton:

$62,592
TX:

$66,963

Estimated per capita income in 2021: $26,519 (it was $17,314 in 2000)

Jayton city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2021: $78,508 (it was $23,400 in 2000)
Jayton:

$78,508
TX:

$237,400

Mean prices in 2021: all housing units: $65,368; detached houses: $70,468; mobile homes: $19,400

Median gross rent in 2021: $838.

March 2022 cost of living index in Jayton: 77.9 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2021: 18.4%
(11.7% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 45.7% for Hispanic or Latino residents)

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  • Races in Jayton, TX (2021)
    • 34975.5%White alone
    • 8919.3%Hispanic
    • 91.9%Two or more races
    • 51.1%Black alone

Races in Jayton detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Texas and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Jayton, Texas as of March 18, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Jayton is 549 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is lower than the state average.


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Ancestries: English (33.2%), Scottish (19.9%), American (5.8%), Russian (1.8%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 2009 feet

Land area: 1.70 square miles.

Population density: 296 people per square mile   (very low).

Jayton, Texas map

4 residents are foreign born

This city:

0.9%
Texas:

17.0%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2021: $1,813 (1.7%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Abilene, TX (73.5 miles , pop. 115,930).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Fort Worth, TX (191.3 miles , pop. 534,694).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (221.8 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities:

Girard, TX (3.1 miles),
Aspermont, TX (4.6 miles ),
Spur, TX (4.8 miles ),
Rotan, TX (5.3 miles ),
Dickens, TX (5.5 miles ),
Guthrie, TX (5.5 miles ),
McCaulley, TX (5.9 miles ),
Hamlin, TX (6.0 miles )

Latitude: 33.25 N, Longitude: 100.57 W

Area code: 806

Distribution of median household income in Jayton, TX in 2021
Distribution of house value in Jayton, TX in 2021
Jayton satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in November 2020:
Here:

2.2%
Texas:

4.2%
Most common industries in Jayton, TX (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (22.8%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (14.9%)
  • Public administration (10.2%)
  • Construction (9.8%)
  • Health care (8.8%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (5.6%)
  • Repair & maintenance (3.3%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (25.0%)
  • Construction (17.5%)
  • Educational services (10.0%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (8.3%)
  • Repair & maintenance (5.8%)
  • Health care (5.0%)
  • Petroleum & coal products (4.2%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (38.9%)
  • Public administration (17.9%)
  • Health care (13.7%)
  • Finance & insurance (6.3%)
  • Data processing, libraries, other information services (4.2%)
  • Social assistance (4.2%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.2%)
Most common occupations in Jayton, TX (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (8.4%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (7.4%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.7%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (4.2%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (4.2%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.2%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (4.2%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Farmers and farm managers (11.7%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (7.5%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (7.5%)
  • Top executives (6.7%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.7%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (6.7%)
  • Supervisors, construction and extraction workers (6.7%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (12.6%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (8.4%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (8.4%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (6.3%)
  • Financial managers (5.3%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (4.2%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.2%)

Average climate in Jayton, Texas

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Tornado activity:

Jayton-area historical tornado activity is near Texas state average. It is 22% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/13/1953, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 36.2 miles away from the Jayton city center killed 17 people and injured 25 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 6/6/1989, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 28.3 miles away from the city center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Jayton-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Texas state average. It is 447% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/16/1978 at 11:46:54, a magnitude 5.3 (4.4 MB, 4.6 UK, 5.3 ML, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 18.8 miles away from the city center
On 4/14/1995 at 00:32:56, a magnitude 5.7 (5.6 MB, 5.7 MS, 5.7 MW, Depth: 11.1 mi) earthquake occurred 263.0 miles away from Jayton center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 268.7 miles away from Jayton center
On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi) earthquake occurred 301.8 miles away from the city center
On 1/2/1992 at 11:45:35, a magnitude 5.0 (4.6 MB, 5.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 159.9 miles away from Jayton center
On 9/11/2011 at 12:27:44, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 30.0 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Kent County (9) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 2
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Fires: 4, Hurricanes: 3, Flood: 1, Tornado: 1, Wind: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Jayton topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Jayton:

  • KENT COUNTY NURSING HOME (1443 NORTH MAIN)

Airports located in Jayton:

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Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Jayton:

  • Abilene Christian University (about 74 miles; Abilene, TX; Full-time enrollment: 4,025)
  • Texas Tech University (about 79 miles; Lubbock, TX; FT enrollment: 29,251)
  • Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (about 80 miles; Lubbock, TX; FT enrollment: 3,269)
  • Howard College (about 86 miles; Big Spring, TX; FT enrollment: 2,587)
  • Wayland Baptist University (about 93 miles; Plainview, TX; FT enrollment: 5,526)
  • Vernon College (about 96 miles; Vernon, TX; FT enrollment: 2,216)
  • South Plains College (about 106 miles; Levelland, TX; FT enrollment: 7,007)

Public high school in Jayton:

  • JAYTON SCHOOLS (Location: 700 MADISON, Grades: PK-12)

Library in Jayton:

  • KENT COUNTY LIBRARY (Operating income: $83,379; Location: 156 W 4TH ST; 22,810 books; 603 audio materials; 114 video materials; 50 state licensed databases; 10 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Jayton: First National Bank Building (A), Kent County Emergency Medical Services (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Average household size:
This city:

2.2 people
Texas:

2.8 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

60.0%
Whole state:

69.9%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

3.7%
Whole state:

6.0%


No gay or lesbian households reported

42 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities in 2010
10 people in group homes for juveniles (non-correctional) in 2010
38 people in nursing homes in 2000

Banks with branches in Jayton (2011 data):

  • Bank of Texas: Jayton Branch at 102 Donaho Street, branch established on 2010/01/13. Info updated 2011/01/05: Bank assets: $150.2 mil, Deposits: $126.6 mil, headquarters in Midland, TX, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 3 total offices, Holding Company: Tall City Bancshares, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Jayton:

Marital status in Jayton, TX
  • Never married: 15.5%
  • Now married: 49.5%
  • Separated: 2.9%
  • Widowed: 11.7%
  • Divorced: 20.4%

For population 25 years and over in Jayton:

  • High school or higher: 83.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 35.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 15.0%
  • Unemployed: 5.7%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 10.8 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2021
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2021
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

16.4
Texas average:

14.2

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2021
Means of transportation to work in 2021 - Jayton
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Jayton, TX (based on Kent County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant6303
Catholic731
Mainline Protestant551
None50-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 1
Here:

13.77 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:

1.47 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 2
Kent County:

27.55 / 10,000 pop.
State:

6.13 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

11.1%
Texas:

8.9%
Adult obesity rate:
Kent County:

25.9%
State:

26.6%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Jayton:

48.8%
Texas:

48.6%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Jayton:

43.7%
Texas:

47.4%

Average BMI:
This city:

28.6
Texas:

28.5

People feeling badly about themselves:
Jayton:

22.8%
Texas:

20.6%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Jayton:

10.6%
Texas:

10.3%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Jayton:

6.9
Texas:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

36.2%
Texas:

33.1%

General health condition:
Jayton:

50.9%
State:

56.2%

Average condition of hearing:
Jayton:

73.3%
Texas:

80.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Jayton, TX Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2017)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Solid Waste Management 1$2,347$28,1640$0
Water Supply 1$2,255$27,0600$0
Firefighters 0$0 1$75
Other Government Administration 0$0 7$1,220
Totals for Government 2$4,602$27,6128$1,295

Jayton government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - General - Other: $120,000 ($238.57)
    Solid Waste Management: $74,000 ($147.12)
    Sewerage: $64,000 ($127.24)
    Water Utilities: $58,000 ($115.31)
    Financial Administration: $11,000 ($21.87)
    Health - Other: $10,000 ($19.88)
    Central Staff Services: $4,000 ($7.95)
    Parks and Recreation: $2,000 ($3.98)
    Local Fire Protection: $1,000 ($1.99)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $96,000 ($190.85)

Jayton government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $74,000 ($147.12)
    Sewerage: $57,000 ($113.32)
    Parks and Recreation: $2,000 ($3.98)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $9,000 ($17.89)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $118,000 ($234.59)
  • Tax - Property: $84,000 ($167.00)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $17,000 ($33.80)
    Public Utilities Sales: $14,000 ($27.83)

Jayton government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $138,000 ($274.35)

Businesses in Jayton, TX

  • Chevrolet: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in Jayton:

  • KICA (980 AM; 50 kW; CLOVIS, NM; Owner: BROADCAST ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION)
  • WBAP (820 AM; 50 kW; FORT WORTH, TX; Owner: WBAP-KSCS OPERATING, LTD.)
  • KMUL (1380 AM; 50 kW; MULESHOE, TX; Owner: BROADCAST ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION)
  • KCLR (1530 AM; daytime; 5 kW; RALLS, TX; Owner: PAULINO BERNAL)
  • KAHZ (1360 AM; 50 kW; HURST, TX)
  • KESS (1270 AM; 50 kW; FORT WORTH, TX; Owner: KESS-AM LICENSE CORP.)
  • KFYO (790 AM; 5 kW; LUBBOCK, TX; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KINF (1020 AM; 50 kW; ROSWELL, NM; Owner: JAMES CRYSTAL HOLDINGS OF NEW MEXICO, INC.)
  • KJTV (950 AM; 5 kW; LUBBOCK, TX; Owner: RAMAR COMMUNICATIONS II, LTD.)
  • KKYX (680 AM; 50 kW; SAN ANTONIO, TX; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KRLD (1080 AM; 50 kW; DALLAS, TX; Owner: TEXAS INFINITY BROADCASTING L.P.)
  • KZMP (1540 AM; 50 kW; UNIVERSITY PARK, TX; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KTKR (760 AM; 50 kW; SAN ANTONIO, TX; Owner: CCB TEXAS LICENSES, L.P.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Jayton:

  • KVRP-FM (97.1 FM; HASKELL, TX; Owner: ROLLING PLAINS BROADCASTING CORP.)

TV broadcast stations around Jayton:

  • KLBK-TV (Channel 13; LUBBOCK, TX; Owner: QUORUM OF TEXAS LICENSE, LLC)

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Jayton)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

68 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • 220\' N Of Hwy. 70, 1000\' S Of Hwy. 1228 (Lat: 33.255639 Lon: -100.574833), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 82.9 m, Overall height: 84.7 m, Call Sign: WQU998,
    Assigned Frequencies: 155.625 MHz, 155.242 MHz, 155.370 MHz, Grant Date: 06/19/2015, Expiration Date: 09/10/2025, Registrant: Federal Licensing Inc, 1588 Fairfield Road, Gettysburg, PA 17325, Phone: (717) 334-9262, Fax: (717) 334-6440

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

6
  • NW JAYTON, On County Rd 1228 3 Mi Nw (Lat: 33.270222 Lon: -100.626500), Type: Mast, Structure height: 146.3 m, Overall height: 150 m, Call Sign: WNEZ551, Licensee ID: L00004077,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6675.00 MHz, 6585.00 MHz, 6595.00 MHz, 6375.14 MHz, 6345.49 MHz, 6256.54 MHz, 6375.14 MHz, 6345.49 MHz, 6256.54 MHz, 6375.14 MHz... (+23 more), Grant Date: 08/09/2018, Expiration Date: 09/20/2028, Registrant: Brazos Electric Power Cooperative Inc, 7616 Bagby Ave., Waco, TX 76712, Phone: (254) 750-6385, Fax: (254) 750-6590, Email:
  • STATION, Brazos Jayton Substa (Lat: 33.270361 Lon: -100.626500), Overall height: 150 m, Call Sign: WNTM349,
    Assigned Frequencies: 952.656 MHz, 928.656 MHz, Grant Date: 01/26/2022, Expiration Date: 02/19/2032, Registrant: South Plains Electric Cooperative, 4727 S. Loop 289, Lubbock, TX 79408, Phone: (806) 775-7732, Fax: (806) 775-7807, Email:
  • Station, Various Locations (Lat: 33.233417 Lon: -100.654833), Overall height: 6.1 m, Call Sign: WPNA515,
    Assigned Frequencies: 956.293 MHz, Grant Date: 04/14/2022, Expiration Date: 07/08/2032, Certifier: David B Trego, Registrant: American Electric Power Service Corporation, 850 Tech Center Drive, Gahanna, OH 43230, Phone: (614) 883-7265, Email:
  • SALT CREEK, 2505 Highway 1081 (Lat: 33.233194 Lon: -100.919444), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 76.2 m, Overall height: 82 m, Call Sign: WQTA637,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6034.15 MHz, 6063.80 MHz, Grant Date: 12/19/2013, Expiration Date: 12/19/2023, Certifier: John E Monday, Registrant: At&t Services, Inc., 208 S. Akard St. 20f, Dallas, TX 75202, Phone: (855) 699-7073, Email:
  • JAYTON, 663 North Main Street (Lat: 33.252028 Lon: -100.572944), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 75.9 m, Overall height: 77.1 m, Call Sign: WQTB381,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10775.0 MHz, 5974.85 MHz, Grant Date: 12/24/2013, Expiration Date: 12/24/2023, Certifier: John Monday, Registrant: At&t Services, Inc., 208 S. Akard St. 20f, Dallas, TX 75202, Phone: (855) 699-7073, Fax: (214) 746-6410, Email:
  • JAYTON, None (Lat: 33.252306 Lon: -100.573167), Overall height: 75.6 m, Call Sign: WLC435, Licensee ID: L00004308,
    Assigned Frequencies: 2165.20 MHz, Grant Date: 01/17/2001, Expiration Date: 02/01/2011, Cancellation Date: 01/13/2009, Registrant: Cap Rock Telephone Cooperative Inc, Spur, TX 79390

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

2
  • Call Sign: KE5UDV, Licensee ID: L01393789, Grant Date: 04/25/2008, Expiration Date: 04/25/2018, Cancellation Date: 04/28/2020, Certifier: Kelly D Gannon, Registrant: Kelly D Gannon, Jayton, TX 79528
  • Call Sign: KF5YJQ, Licensee ID: L01815337, Grant Date: 09/25/2013, Expiration Date: 09/25/2023, Certifier: Howard M Heath Jr, Registrant: Howard M Heath Jr, Jayton, TX 79528

FAA Registered Aircraft:

2
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 172 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-300 SER (145 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 5903A, N5903A, N-5903A, Serial Number: 28503, Year manufactured: 1956, Airworthiness Date: 03/02/1956, Certificate Issue Date: 03/25/1983
    Registrant (Individual): Howard R Freemyer, Box 21, Jayton, TX 79528
  • Aircraft: MOORE DAVID KITFOX SERIES 5 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: CONT MOTOR IO-240 SER (128 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 975EW, N975EW, N-975EW, Serial Number: S-9602-0174, Year manufactured: 2000, Airworthiness Date: 05/07/2000, Certificate Issue Date: 02/04/2015
    Registrant (Individual): Sonny R Chisum, Po Box 141, Jayton, TX 79528

Most common first names in Jayton, TX among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
James1369.4 years
William883.9 years
John777.4 years
Robert674.3 years
Joe679.6 years
Mary584.4 years
Walter482.2 years
Willie483.7 years
Jack473.7 years
Thomas475.5 years
Most common last names in Jayton, TX among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Smith1981.0 years
Cheyne1073.7 years
Johnson1083.0 years
Hall979.2 years
Jones885.0 years
Harrison876.7 years
Grice676.2 years
Williams662.2 years
Stanaland570.8 years
Long576.4 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Jayton, TX
  • 72.5%Electricity
  • 23.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 3.8%Utility gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Jayton, TX
  • 58.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 41.9%Electricity


Jayton compared to Texas state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher above state average.
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