City safety & data profile

NederlandTX

Nederland, TX is a 17K-resident city in Jefferson County with a median household income of $77,570.

Jefferson County, Texas. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Nederland, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Nederland has a population larger than 36% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, and a median home value of $208,300.

Data updated 2026-07-20

17K
Population
Top 64%
By size
$77,570
Median income
$208,300
Median home
8.3%
Poverty rate

The read on Nederland

Nederland posts a median household income higher than 46% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks.

Top 54%
by median income, US cities

Where Nederland income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$77,570 Bottom 46% higher than 46% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. TX $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Nederland, TX beyond the headline numbers

Nederland sits inside Jefferson County, Texas, at roughly 29.97°N, -93.99°W. Population 17,196, $77,570 median household income. Median home value $208,300, median rent $1,400. Poverty rate 8.3%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Nederland's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 35.4%, then obesity at 35.2%.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Nederland from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
17,196
Nederland
Median Income
$77,570
+14% vs avg
Median Home Value
$208,300
-9% vs avg
Median Age
36.2
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Jefferson County) - Nederland's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
254K+1%
Median Income
$60,026+41%
Median Home Value
$169,500+76%
Poverty Rate
19.5%-7%
Unemployment
6.3%-41%

Economics

Economics indicators for Nederland, TX
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,400/mo
Poverty Rate
8.3% -42% vs avg
Unemployment 4.6%
Bachelor's Degree+ 24.2%
Work From Home 3.4%
Public Transit 2%

Population

White 79.3%
African American 3.6%
Asian 3%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.2%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
35.4%
Obesity
35.2%
High Blood Pressure
33.9%
Physical Inactivity
25.1%
Frequent Mental Distress
17.9%
Binge Drinking
17.9%
Current Smoking
13.7%
Lack of Health Insurance
13.6%
Frequent Physical Distress
13.4%
Diabetes
11.4%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 59.2%
Annual Checkup 74.2%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
10.1%
Coronary Heart Disease
6.2%
Stroke
3.3%

Frequently Asked Questions 5

What is the population of Nederland, TX? ▼
Nederland, TX has a population of 17,196 people, located in Jefferson County, Texas.
What is the median household income in Nederland? ▼
The median household income in Nederland, TX is $77,570 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 8.3%.
What is the median home value in Nederland? ▼
The median home value in Nederland, TX is $208,300. Median rent is $1,400/month.
What are the top health concerns in Nederland? ▼
The top health indicators in Nederland include Short Sleep Duration (35.4%), Obesity (35.2%), High Blood Pressure (33.9%). Data from CDC PLACES.
What is the median age in Nederland? ▼
The median age in Nederland, TX is 36.2 years. 24.2% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Nederland, TX is located in Jefferson County, Texas. With a population of 17K and a $77,570 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and obesity. Safety alerts for the Nederland area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Primary source data

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Using Nederland's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Nederland area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Jefferson County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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