Jewett, Texas
Jewett is a city in Leon County, Texas, United States. The population was 1,167 at the 2010 census. It was laid out in 1871 by the International Railroad Company. Geography Jewett is located at (31.362119, –96.144630). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , of which, of it is land and of it (0.97%) is water. Economy In a small town like Jewett, good place to shop would be the Jewett Flea Market. It comes around once in the second weekend of each month. It allows vendors to sell items like housewares, wood, clothing, plants, animals, and much more. Along with the Flea Market is the recently opened Farm House beverage store. The Farm House sells coffee, loaded teas, meal replacement shakes, and occasionally snacks to pair with your beverage. Demographics At the 2000 census there were 861 people in 333 households, including 223 families, in the city. The population density was . There were 399 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 75.15% White, 7.67% African American, 14.87% from other races, and 2.32% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race