City · Texas
Nederland, Texas
Nederland, city, in Jefferson County, Texas. Nederland had 18,108 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 3.9% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 18,856 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 18,381 (±33). GEOID 4850580.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
18,108
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 18,856 · ACS 2020-2024: 18,381 ±33
Median household income
$77,570
±$9,397 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$208,300
±$13,551 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$1,400
±$239 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
Where is Nederland and what county is it in?
Nederland is a city in Jefferson County, Texas. It covers 5.7 square miles of land, 3,327 residents per square mile in 2020.
Nederland is in the Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 3 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Nederland, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 18,108 people lived in Nederland on July 1, 2025, down 3.9% since 2020, while Texas grew 8.8%. The 2020 Census counted 18,856 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 18,381 (±33).
| Measure | Nederland | Jefferson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 18,381 ±33 | 253,878 | +1,024 |
| Households | 7,471 ±354 | 94,807 | +671 |
| Average household size | 2.46 ±0.12 | 2.52 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 8,118 ±433 | 109,884 | +627 |
Nederland's population since 2000
From 17,422 in 2000 to 18,108 in 2025: up 3.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Nederland as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Nederland?
The median resident of Nederland is 36.2 years old; 25.3% are under 18 and 16.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 77.2%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 13.9%. 5.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Nederland | Jefferson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.2 ±2.2 | 37.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 25.3% ±3.5 pts | 24.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 16.4% ±2.2 pts | 15.5% | – |
| Male | 49.1% ±2.2 pts | 51.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 13.9% ±3.0 pts | 24.1% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 77.2% ±4.4 pts | 36.3% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 3.6% ±1.8 pts | 32.7% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 3.0% ±1.9 pts | 3.8% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.1% ±0.9 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.3 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 5.0% ±1.9 pts | 12.1% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 13.4% ±3.3 pts | 22.9% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.1% ±1.1 pts | 6.7% | – |
| With a disability | 14.6% ±2.3 pts | 15.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 15.5% ±3.4 pts | 20.6% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.1% ±2.6 pts | 85.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 24.2% ±3.9 pts | 19.7% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.2% ±2.1 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 84.7% ±5.3 pts | 88.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.3% ±3.4 pts | 1.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Nederland earn?
Half of Nederland's 7,471 households earn less than $77,570 a year (±$9,397), against $60,026 in Jefferson County and $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 the median was $98,336 in 2024 dollars, so it fell by $20,766 after inflation. 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Nederland | Jefferson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $77,570 ±$9,397 | $60,026 | −$20,766 |
| Mean household income | $91,332 ±$7,269 | $84,539 | – |
| Per capita income | $36,703 ±$3,046 | $32,101 | −$9,041 |
| People below the poverty line | 8.3% ±2.2 pts | 19.5% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 8.0% ±5.9 pts | 25.9% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 8.5% ±3.4 pts | 16.9% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.7% ±2.1 pts | 95.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.9% ±2.7 pts | 90.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Nederland?
Owners occupy 72.7% of Nederland's occupied homes and renters 27.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $208,300 by its owner (±$13,551). The median renter pays $1,400 a month including utilities, and 48.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Nederland | Jefferson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $208,300 ±$13,551 | $169,500 | +$44,987 |
| Median gross rent | $1,400 ±$239 | $1,117 | +$326 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 48.0% ±13.3 pts | 44.2% | +17.3 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,801 ±$177 | $1,737 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 72.7% ±4.7 pts | 62.5% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 27.3% ±4.7 pts | 37.5% | – |
| Housing units | 8,118 ±433 | 109,884 | +627 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±0.9 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.0% ±4.8 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 81.5% ±4.1 pts | 70.9% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.0% ±1.1 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.2% ±2.1 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 9.6% ±3.4 pts | 10.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 3.3% ±1.5 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.0% ±2.7 pts | 8.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Nederland building?
Builders took permits for 8 new housing units in Nederland in 2025 (8 in single-family houses), 0.4 per 1,000 residents against 6.6 across Texas.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Nederland work and get to work?
86.7% of Nederland's workers drive alone and 3.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 18.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.7%.
| Measure | Nederland | Jefferson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 63.7% ±3.7 pts | 56.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.7% ±1.9 pts | 6.3% | +2.4 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 86.7% ±3.8 pts | 85.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.3% ±2.7 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 2.0% ±2.1 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Walked | 0.9% ±1.0 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 3.4% ±1.8 pts | 3.4% | +2.2 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 18.9 min ±1.4 | 21.2 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Nederland?
5 census tracts lie mostly in Nederland, and 4 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $48,182 (Tract 111.02) to $81,300 (Tract 111.01).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 110.01Jefferson County | 5,158 | $66,313 |
| Tract 111.01Jefferson County | 4,432 | $81,300 |
| Tract 110.02Jefferson County | 3,563 | $70,217 |
| Tract 111.02Jefferson County | 2,366 | $48,182 |
| Tract 112.04Jefferson County | 5,996 | $99,186 |
| Tract 9802Jefferson County | 6,539 | not published |
| Tract 112.05Jefferson County | 2,250 | $73,979 |
| Tract 108Jefferson County | 6,134 | $70,438 |
| Tract 9800Jefferson County | 0 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Nederland) · Census block assignment files
How does Nederland compare with other places in Texas?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Nederland is the 2,094th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 168th-most populous of 1,224 in Texas.
Nederland ranks 332nd of 933 places in Texas with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 168th | 1,224 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 718th | 784 |
| Residents per square mile | 69th | 979 |
| Median household income | 332nd | 933 |
| Per capita income | 353rd | 978 |
| Median home value | 460th | 950 |
| Median gross rent | 246th | 852 |
| Poverty rate | 573rd | 716 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 380th | 877 |
| Median age | 509th | 973 |
| Owner-occupied share | 461st | 973 |
| Work from home | 541st | 557 |
| Travel time to work | 829th | 976 |
Nederland's figures with every place in Texas (CSV)
Every place in Texas, sortable · Compare Nederland with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Nederland?
10 of the 57 figures for Nederland on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Nederland are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Nederland.