Representative Ronny Jackson, Republican from Texas

Ronny Jackson

Texas's 13th congressional district

TX-13 Midterms Intelligence

TX-13 is a fortress-red Panhandle seat where Ronny Jackson operates with near-total political freedom: the district is R+100 and his 2024 race was uncontested. That lets him lean hard into his brand—military, intelligence, and conservative grievance politics—without worrying about crossover voters. The district’s defining feature is its blend of rural agriculture, small-city conservatism, and a sizable veteran presence; 7.4% of residents are veterans, reinforcing Jackson’s national-security profile and hawkish posture.

For advocates, this is not a persuasion district so much as a validation district: arguments land when framed around patriotism, farm stability, and protection from Washington overreach. Agriculture matters, but so do everyday affordability and access strains in a seat with median income of $68,442 and 15.7% uninsured. The strategic opening is to tie defense, rural health, and agricultural resilience together—especially in a district that is 28.9% Hispanic but still culturally conservative. Ideological appeals won’t move him; local economic proof points and veteran-facing messengers might.

Representative Ronny Jackson represents Texas's 13th congressional district, serving 782,513 constituents. The district has an estimated median household income of $68,442 and an unemployment rate of 3.9%.

Economic & Demographic Snapshot

782,513Population
↑ 12,697
$68,442Median Incomenat'l $37,585
↑ $4,935
3.9%Unemploymentnat'l 3.5%
→ no change
10.3%Poverty Ratenat'l 12.4%
↑ 0.1%
64.2%Homeownershipnat'l 65.5%
→ no change
$1,118Median Rentnat'l $1,163
↑ $100
0.4%Public Transitnat'l 5%
→ no change
20.7 minMean Commutenat'l 26.4 min
↑ 0.2 min

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2017-2021 vs. 2019-2023). All figures are statistical estimates with 90% confidence level.

Texas District 13 Demographics

Median Age 35.9 (vs 38.5) · Homeownership 64.2% (vs 65.5%) · Bachelor’s+ 26.2% (vs 33.7%) · Poverty 10.3% (vs 12.4%) · Income $68,442 (vs $37,585)

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Age Distribution

Skews younger than the national average (median age 35.9 vs 38.5 nationally). 29% of residents are in the 20–39 working-age bracket — housing affordability, student debt, and workforce messaging indexes high.

Race & Ethnicity

White residents are the largest group at 67.2%. Also significant: Hispanic (28.9%).

* Hispanic includes respondents of any race. Racial categories include both Hispanic and non-Hispanic individuals.

Education

26.2% hold a bachelor’s degree or higher, below the 33.7% national average. 13.5% of residents lack a high school diploma.

Income Distribution

Median household income is $68,442, well above the $37,585 national median.

Housing

Homeownership at 64.2% (vs 65.5% nationally). Median rent is $1,118. Median home value is $192,600.

How People Get to Work

Car-dependent: 75.5% drive alone to work. Average commute is 20.7 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates
Data represents 5-year statistical estimates for increased reliability.

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