Jefferson County, IA
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Jefferson County Overview
15,785
TOTAL POPULATION
8,293
MALE POPULATION
7,492
FEMALE POPULATION
110.69
MALES / 100 FEMALES
90.34
FEMALES / 100 MALES
44.2
MEDIAN AGE
2.8
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.2
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$36,111
PER CAPITA INCOME
$68,298
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$52,210
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
32.4%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
67.6¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$12,204
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.53
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
8,018
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
59.7%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.2%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Race in Jefferson County
The most populous races in Jefferson County are White / Caucasian (13,514 | 85.6%), Asian (931 | 5.9%), and Black / African American (761 | 4.8%).
| Race | # Population | % Population |
| Asian | 931 | 5.9% |
| Black / African American | 761 | 4.8% |
| Hawaiian / Pacific | 0 | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 568 | 3.6% |
| Native / Alaskan | 124 | 0.8% |
| White / Caucasian | 13,514 | 85.6% |
| Two or more Races | 395 | 2.5% |
| Some other Race | 60 | 0.4% |
| Total | 15,785 | 100.0% |
Ancestry in Jefferson County
The most populous ancestries reported in Jefferson County are German (2,696 | 17.1%), English (1,675 | 10.6%), Irish (1,659 | 10.5%), American (1,119 | 7.1%), and Swedish (593 | 3.8%), together accounting for 49.1% of all Jefferson County residents.
| Ancestry | # Population | % Population |
| African | 63 | 0.4% |
| American | 1,119 | 7.1% |
| Arab | 169 | 1.1% |
| Austrian | 3 | 0.0% |
| Blackfeet | 14 | 0.1% |
| British | 255 | 1.6% |
| Cambodian | 101 | 0.6% |
| Canadian | 56 | 0.4% |
| Central American | 1 | 0.0% |
| Central American Indian | 92 | 0.6% |
| Cherokee | 4 | 0.0% |
| Choctaw | 65 | 0.4% |
| Colombian | 92 | 0.6% |
| Croatian | 12 | 0.1% |
| Czech | 79 | 0.5% |
| Czechoslovakian | 13 | 0.1% |
| Danish | 98 | 0.6% |
| Dutch | 269 | 1.7% |
| Eastern European | 28 | 0.2% |
| Egyptian | 69 | 0.4% |
| English | 1,675 | 10.6% |
| Estonian | 1 | 0.0% |
| Ethiopian | 263 | 1.7% |
| European | 352 | 2.2% |
| Finnish | 7 | 0.0% |
| French | 240 | 1.5% |
| French Canadian | 72 | 0.5% |
| German | 2,696 | 17.1% |
| Greek | 134 | 0.9% |
| Guatemalan | 1 | 0.0% |
| Haitian | 7 | 0.0% |
| Hungarian | 26 | 0.2% |
| Indian (Asian) | 149 | 0.9% |
| Indonesian | 1 | 0.0% |
| Irish | 1,659 | 10.5% |
| Israeli | 1 | 0.0% |
| Italian | 295 | 1.9% |
| Japanese | 16 | 0.1% |
| Jordanian | 99 | 0.6% |
| Korean | 75 | 0.5% |
| Laotian | 12 | 0.1% |
| Latvian | 18 | 0.1% |
| Lithuanian | 7 | 0.0% |
| Macedonian | 61 | 0.4% |
| Mexican | 302 | 1.9% |
| Mexican American Indian | 118 | 0.7% |
| Northern European | 23 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 326 | 2.1% |
| Palestinian | 1 | 0.0% |
| Polish | 293 | 1.9% |
| Puerto Rican | 135 | 0.9% |
| Romanian | 59 | 0.4% |
| Russian | 103 | 0.6% |
| Scandinavian | 21 | 0.1% |
| Scotch-Irish | 24 | 0.2% |
| Scottish | 394 | 2.5% |
| Slovak | 21 | 0.1% |
| South African | 20 | 0.1% |
| South American | 97 | 0.6% |
| Spanish | 29 | 0.2% |
| Sri Lankan | 289 | 1.8% |
| Subsaharan African | 350 | 2.2% |
| Swedish | 593 | 3.8% |
| Swiss | 99 | 0.6% |
| Thai | 281 | 1.8% |
| Turkish | 35 | 0.2% |
| Ukrainian | 2 | 0.0% |
| Welsh | 41 | 0.3% | View All 68 Rows |
Immigrants in Jefferson County
The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Jefferson County came from Asia (1,028 | 6.5%), Africa (570 | 3.6%), South Eastern Asia (450 | 2.9%), Eastern Africa (391 | 2.5%), and Vietnam (289 | 1.8%), together accounting for 17.3% of all Jefferson County residents.
| Immigration Origin | # Population | % Population |
| Africa | 570 | 3.6% |
| Asia | 1,028 | 6.5% |
| Australia | 12 | 0.1% |
| Cambodia | 16 | 0.1% |
| Canada | 46 | 0.3% |
| Caribbean | 7 | 0.0% |
| Central America | 26 | 0.2% |
| China | 97 | 0.6% |
| Colombia | 10 | 0.1% |
| Congo | 11 | 0.1% |
| Eastern Africa | 391 | 2.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 199 | 1.3% |
| Eastern Europe | 94 | 0.6% |
| Egypt | 58 | 0.4% |
| El Salvador | 15 | 0.1% |
| England | 8 | 0.1% |
| Eritrea | 36 | 0.2% |
| Ethiopia | 272 | 1.7% |
| Europe | 177 | 1.1% |
| Germany | 32 | 0.2% |
| Guatemala | 1 | 0.0% |
| Haiti | 7 | 0.0% |
| Hong Kong | 25 | 0.2% |
| Hungary | 1 | 0.0% |
| India | 93 | 0.6% |
| Israel | 1 | 0.0% |
| Jordan | 99 | 0.6% |
| Kenya | 42 | 0.3% |
| Latin America | 48 | 0.3% |
| Mexico | 10 | 0.1% |
| Middle Africa | 11 | 0.1% |
| Nepal | 132 | 0.8% |
| Netherlands | 12 | 0.1% |
| Nigeria | 1 | 0.0% |
| North Macedonia | 61 | 0.4% |
| Northern Africa | 58 | 0.4% |
| Northern Europe | 39 | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 13 | 0.1% |
| Pakistan | 52 | 0.3% |
| Peru | 5 | 0.0% |
| Philippines | 144 | 0.9% |
| Russia | 31 | 0.2% |
| South Africa | 20 | 0.1% |
| South America | 15 | 0.1% |
| South Central Asia | 277 | 1.8% |
| South Eastern Asia | 450 | 2.9% |
| Sweden | 23 | 0.2% |
| Taiwan | 17 | 0.1% |
| Vietnam | 289 | 1.8% |
| Western Africa | 1 | 0.0% |
| Western Asia | 100 | 0.6% |
| Western Europe | 44 | 0.3% |
| Zimbabwe | 16 | 0.1% | View All 53 Rows |
Sex and Age in Jefferson County
Sex and Age in Jefferson County
The most populous age groups in Jefferson County are 65 to 69 Years (743 | 9.0%) for men and 65 to 69 Years (683 | 9.1%) for women.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 381 (4.6%) | 350 (4.7%) |
| 5 to 9 Years | 272 (3.3%) | 410 (5.5%) |
| 10 to 14 Years | 411 (5.0%) | 308 (4.1%) |
| 15 to 19 Years | 320 (3.9%) | 419 (5.6%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 560 (6.8%) | 331 (4.4%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 672 (8.1%) | 387 (5.2%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 645 (7.8%) | 559 (7.5%) |
| 35 to 39 Years | 520 (6.3%) | 413 (5.5%) |
| 40 to 44 Years | 573 (6.9%) | 427 (5.7%) |
| 45 to 49 Years | 508 (6.1%) | 332 (4.4%) |
| 50 to 54 Years | 511 (6.2%) | 386 (5.1%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 424 (5.1%) | 564 (7.5%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 596 (7.2%) | 516 (6.9%) |
| 65 to 69 Years | 743 (9.0%) | 683 (9.1%) |
| 70 to 74 Years | 604 (7.3%) | 601 (8.0%) |
| 75 to 79 Years | 233 (2.8%) | 303 (4.0%) |
| 80 to 84 Years | 157 (1.9%) | 173 (2.3%) |
| 85 Years and over | 163 (2.0%) | 330 (4.4%) |
| Total | 8,293 (100.0%) | 7,492 (100.0%) |
Families and Households in Jefferson County
Median Family Size in Jefferson County
The median family size in Jefferson County is 2.79 persons per family, with single female/mother families (499 | 13.1%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.1 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (404 | 10.6%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.45 persons per family.
| Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
| Married-Couple | 2,895 (76.2%) | 2.79 |
| Single Male/Father | 404 (10.6%) | 2.45 |
| Single Female/Mother | 499 (13.1%) | 3.10 |
| Total Families | 3,798 (100.0%) | 2.79 |
Median Household Size in Jefferson County
The median household size in Jefferson County is 2.17 persons per household, with single female/mother households (499 | 7.3%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.76 persons per household. non-family households (3,028 | 44.4%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.24 persons per household.
| Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
| Married-Couple | 2,895 (42.4%) | 2.79 |
| Single Male/Father | 404 (5.9%) | 2.74 |
| Single Female/Mother | 499 (7.3%) | 3.76 |
| Non-family | 3,028 (44.4%) | 1.24 |
| Total Households | 6,826 (100.0%) | 2.17 |
Household Size by Marriage Status in Jefferson County
Out of a total of 6,826 households in Jefferson County, 3,798 (55.6%) are family households, while 3,028 (44.4%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 2,119, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 2,622.
| Household Size | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
| 1-Person Households | - | 2,622 (38.4%) |
| 2-Person Households | 2,119 (31.0%) | 280 (4.1%) |
| 3-Person Households | 764 (11.2%) | 37 (0.5%) |
| 4-Person Households | 527 (7.7%) | 33 (0.5%) |
| 5-Person Households | 346 (5.1%) | 56 (0.8%) |
| 6-Person Households | 42 (0.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 7+ Person Households | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 3,798 (55.6%) | 3,028 (44.4%) |
Female Fertility in Jefferson County
Fertility by Age in Jefferson County
Average fertility rate in Jefferson County is 46.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 15 to 19 years have the highest fertility rate with 110.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years acount for 40.3% of all women with births.
| Age Bracket | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| 15 to 19 years | 46 (33.1%) | 110.0 |
| 20 to 34 years | 37 (26.6%) | 29.0 |
| 35 to 50 years | 56 (40.3%) | 41.0 |
| Total | 139 (100.0%) | 46.0 |
Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Jefferson County
40.3% of women with births (139) in Jefferson County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
| Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 46 (100.0%) |
| 20 to 34 years | 37 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 50 years | 19 (33.9%) | 37 (66.1%) |
| Total | 56 (40.3%) | 83 (59.7%) |
Fertility by Education in Jefferson County
Average fertility rate in Jefferson County is 46.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of high school diploma have the highest fertility rate of 169.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 6.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of high school diploma represent 46.8% of all women with births.
| Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| Less than High School | 3 (2.2%) | 6.0 |
| High School Diploma | 65 (46.8%) | 169.0 |
| College or Associate's Degree | 40 (28.8%) | 37.0 |
| Bachelor's Degree | 15 (10.8%) | 19.0 |
| Graduate Degree | 16 (11.5%) | 57.0 |
| Total | 139 (100.0%) | 46.0 |
Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Jefferson County
59.7% of women with births in Jefferson County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of less than high school are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are least likely to be married with 92.5% of them unmarried at childbirth.
| Educational Attainment | Married | Unmarried |
| Less than High School | 3 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| High School Diploma | 19 (29.2%) | 46 (70.8%) |
| College or Associate's Degree | 3 (7.5%) | 37 (92.5%) |
| Bachelor's Degree | 15 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Graduate Degree | 16 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 56 (40.3%) | 83 (59.7%) |
Income in Jefferson County
Income Overview in Jefferson County
Per Capita Income in Jefferson County is $36,111, while median incomes of families and households are $68,298 and $52,210 respectively.
| Characteristic | Number | Measure |
| Per Capita Income | 15,785 | $36,111 |
| Median Family Income | 3,798 | $68,298 |
| Mean Family Income | 3,798 | $103,418 |
| Median Household Income | 6,826 | $52,210 |
| Mean Household Income | 6,826 | $80,266 |
| Income Deficit | 3,798 | $12,204 |
| Wage / Income Gap (%) | 15,785 | 32.45% |
| Wage / Income Gap ($) | 15,785 | 67.55¢ per $1 |
| Gini / Inequality Index | 15,785 | 0.53 |
Earnings by Sex in Jefferson County
Average Earnings in Jefferson County are $29,063, $35,197 for men and $23,777 for women, a difference of 32.5%.
| Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
| Male | 4,730 (54.8%) | $35,197 |
| Female | 3,893 (45.2%) | $23,777 |
| Total | 8,623 (100.0%) | $29,063 |
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Jefferson County
The most common earnings brackets in Jefferson County are $25,000 to $29,999 for men (446 | 9.4%) and $30,000 to $34,999 for women (358 | 9.2%).
| Income | Male | Female |
| $2,499 or less | 208 (4.4%) | 348 (8.9%) |
| $2,500 to $4,999 | 259 (5.5%) | 279 (7.2%) |
| $5,000 to $7,499 | 120 (2.5%) | 231 (5.9%) |
| $7,500 to $9,999 | 283 (6.0%) | 97 (2.5%) |
| $10,000 to $12,499 | 149 (3.2%) | 324 (8.3%) |
| $12,500 to $14,999 | 170 (3.6%) | 218 (5.6%) |
| $15,000 to $17,499 | 46 (1.0%) | 45 (1.2%) |
| $17,500 to $19,999 | 130 (2.8%) | 147 (3.8%) |
| $20,000 to $22,499 | 63 (1.3%) | 138 (3.5%) |
| $22,500 to $24,999 | 322 (6.8%) | 234 (6.0%) |
| $25,000 to $29,999 | 446 (9.4%) | 164 (4.2%) |
| $30,000 to $34,999 | 153 (3.2%) | 358 (9.2%) |
| $35,000 to $39,999 | 337 (7.1%) | 190 (4.9%) |
| $40,000 to $44,999 | 154 (3.3%) | 115 (2.9%) |
| $45,000 to $49,999 | 412 (8.7%) | 188 (4.8%) |
| $50,000 to $54,999 | 96 (2.0%) | 151 (3.9%) |
| $55,000 to $64,999 | 329 (7.0%) | 281 (7.2%) |
| $65,000 to $74,999 | 273 (5.8%) | 97 (2.5%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 397 (8.4%) | 257 (6.6%) |
| $100,000+ | 383 (8.1%) | 31 (0.8%) |
| Total | 4,730 (100.0%) | 3,893 (100.0%) |
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Jefferson County
Average earnings in Jefferson County are $38,097 for men and $27,554 for women, a difference of 27.7%. Men with an educational attainment of high school diploma enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $45,722, while those with college or associate's degree education earn the least with $34,007. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $35,074, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $21,383.
| Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female Income |
| Less than High School | - | - |
| High School Diploma | $45,722 | $31,417 |
| College or Associate's Degree | $34,007 | $25,497 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $39,116 | $35,074 |
| Graduate Degree | $36,116 | $32,714 |
| Total | $38,097 | $27,554 |
Family Income in Jefferson County
Family Income Brackets in Jefferson County
According to the Jefferson County family income data, there are 817 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 21.5% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 84 families (2.2%) belonging to this category.
| Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
| Less than $10,000 | 118 | 3.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 84 | 2.2% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 125 | 3.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 251 | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 782 | 20.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 687 | 18.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 573 | 15.1% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 817 | 21.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 201 | 5.3% |
| $200,000+ | 163 | 4.3% |
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Jefferson County
4-person families (550 | 14.5%) account for the highest median family income in Jefferson County with $77,564 per family, while 2-person families (2,249 | 59.2%) have the highest median income of $35,658 per family member.
| Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
| 2-Person Families | 2,249 (59.2%) | $71,317 |
| 3-Person Families | 702 (18.5%) | $60,625 |
| 4-Person Families | 550 (14.5%) | $77,564 |
| 5-Person Families | 257 (6.8%) | $65,179 |
| 6-Person Families | 40 (1.1%) | $59,348 |
| 7+ Person Families | 0 (0.0%) | $0 |
| Total | 3,798 (100.0%) | $68,298 |
Family Income by Number of Earners in Jefferson County
The median family income in Jefferson County is $68,298, with families comprising 3+ earners (247) having the highest median family income of $104,517, while families with 1 earner (1,487) have the lowest median family income of $46,083, accounting for 6.5% and 39.2% of families, respectively.
| Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
| No Earners | 528 (13.9%) | $55,515 |
| 1 Earner | 1,487 (39.2%) | $46,083 |
| 2 Earners | 1,536 (40.4%) | $89,698 |
| 3+ Earners | 247 (6.5%) | $104,517 |
| Total | 3,798 (100.0%) | $68,298 |
Household Income in Jefferson County
Household Income Brackets in Jefferson County
With 1,106 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Jefferson County, accounting for 16.2% of all households. In contrast, only 253 households (3.7%) fall into the $150,000 to $199,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Less than $10,000 | 573 | 8.4% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 396 | 5.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 594 | 8.7% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 710 | 10.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 1,017 | 14.9% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 1,106 | 16.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 983 | 14.4% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 935 | 13.7% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 253 | 3.7% |
| $200,000+ | 259 | 3.8% |
Household Income by Householder Age in Jefferson County
The median household income in Jefferson County is $52,210, with the highest median household income of $68,389 found in the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 223 households (3.3%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $45,714, with 2,446 households (35.8%) in this group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
| 15 to 24 Years | 223 (3.3%) | $68,389 |
| 25 to 44 Years | 1,640 (24.0%) | $59,142 |
| 45 to 64 Years | 2,446 (35.8%) | $45,714 |
| 65+ Years | 2,517 (36.9%) | $50,197 |
| Total | 6,826 (100.0%) | $52,210 |
Poverty in Jefferson County
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Jefferson County
With 13.8% poverty level for males and 14.2% for females among the residents of Jefferson County, 25 to 34 year old males and 45 to 54 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 249 males (25.8%) and 196 females (27.3%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 62 (16.3%) | 85 (24.3%) |
| 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 35 (25.7%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 73 (17.5%) | 5 (1.4%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 31 (14.0%) | 13 (6.1%) |
| 15 Years | 22 (16.4%) | 2 (2.3%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 4 (4.1%) | 21 (14.9%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 32 (6.6%) | 105 (23.6%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 249 (25.8%) | 133 (14.1%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 108 (11.7%) | 110 (13.1%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 198 (20.1%) | 196 (27.3%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 69 (6.9%) | 71 (6.6%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 114 (8.6%) | 184 (14.5%) |
| 75 Years and over | 71 (13.4%) | 81 (10.9%) |
| Total | 1,033 (13.8%) | 1,041 (14.2%) |
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Jefferson County
According to the poverty statistics in Jefferson County, males aged 5 years and females aged 6 to 11 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 98.6% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 319 (83.7%) | 265 (75.7%) |
| 5 Years | 43 (100.0%) | 101 (74.3%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 345 (82.5%) | 363 (98.6%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 191 (86.0%) | 201 (93.9%) |
| 15 Years | 112 (83.6%) | 86 (97.7%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 94 (95.9%) | 120 (85.1%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 454 (93.4%) | 340 (76.4%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 715 (74.2%) | 811 (85.9%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 813 (88.3%) | 730 (86.9%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 788 (79.9%) | 522 (72.7%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 939 (93.1%) | 1,009 (93.4%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 1,207 (91.4%) | 1,082 (85.5%) |
| 75 Years and over | 458 (86.6%) | 660 (89.1%) |
| Total | 6,478 (86.3%) | 6,290 (85.8%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Jefferson County
The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Jefferson County show that 6.9% or 199 of the total 2,895 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 19.4%, comprising of 47 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 3.7%, which includes 71 families.
| Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
| No Children | 1,837 (96.3%) | 71 (3.7%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 664 (89.1%) | 81 (10.9%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 195 (80.6%) | 47 (19.4%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 2,696 (93.1%) | 199 (6.9%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Jefferson County
According to the poverty data in Jefferson County, 11.1% or 45 single-father households and 7.0% or 35 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 45 households (18.8%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 3 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
| Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
| No Children | 0 (0.0%) | 14 (9.3%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 45 (18.8%) | 15 (4.4%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (60.0%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (100.0%) |
| Total | 45 (11.1%) | 35 (7.0%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Jefferson County
The poverty data for Jefferson County shows that 199 of the married-couple family households (6.9%) and 80 of the single-parent households (8.9%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 47 households (19.4%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 3 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
| Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
| No Children | 71 (3.7%) | 14 (5.1%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 81 (10.9%) | 60 (10.3%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 47 (19.4%) | 3 (6.7%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (100.0%) |
| Total | 199 (6.9%) | 80 (8.9%) |
Employment Characteristics in Jefferson County
Employment by Class of Employer in Jefferson County
Among the 7,486 employed individuals in Jefferson County, private company employees (4,380 | 58.5%), not-for-profit organizations (1,033 | 13.8%), and self-employed (incorporated) (647 | 8.6%) make up the most common classes of employment.
| Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
| Private Company Employees | 4,380 | 58.5% |
| Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 647 | 8.6% |
| Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 527 | 7.0% |
| Not-for-profit Organizations | 1,033 | 13.8% |
| Local Government Employees | 523 | 7.0% |
| State Government Employees | 248 | 3.3% |
| Federal Government Employees | 99 | 1.3% |
| Unpaid Family Workers | 29 | 0.4% |
| Total | 7,486 | 100.0% |
Employment Status by Age in Jefferson County
According to the labor force statistics for Jefferson County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (13,431), 59.7% or 8,018 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.2% or 417 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 79.6% or 958 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 65 to 74 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 10.8% or 109 of them being unemployed.
| Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| 16 to 19 Years | 305 (59.0%) | 11 (3.6%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 586 (65.8%) | 26 (4.4%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 622 (58.7%) | 59 (9.5%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 958 (79.6%) | 17 (1.8%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 1,517 (78.5%) | 38 (2.5%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 1,370 (78.9%) | 105 (7.7%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 746 (75.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 641 (57.6%) | 38 (5.9%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 1,005 (38.2%) | 109 (10.8%) |
| 75 Years and over | 265 (19.5%) | 14 (5.3%) |
| Total | 8,018 (59.7%) | 417 (5.2%) |
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Jefferson County
According to labor force statistics for Jefferson County, 72.9% of individuals (5,856) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (8,033) are in the labor force, with 4.4% or 258 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of college / associate degree, with 80.0% or 2,116 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 7.0% or 98 of them being unemployed.
| Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| Less than High School | 254 (45.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| High School Diploma | 1,397 (73.7%) | 133 (7.0%) |
| College / Associate Degree | 2,116 (80.0%) | 138 (5.2%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 2,088 (71.3%) | 67 (2.3%) |
| Total | 5,856 (72.9%) | 353 (4.4%) |
Employment Occupations by Sex in Jefferson County
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations
The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Jefferson County are Community & Social Service (970 | 12.8%), Management (788 | 10.4%), Education Instruction & Library (574 | 7.5%), Business & Financial (515 | 6.8%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (432 | 5.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex
Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Jefferson County, the most male-oriented occupations are Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), Architecture & Engineering (96.9%), and Legal Services & Support (93.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Arts, Media & Entertainment (98.8%), Education, Arts & Media (95.7%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (81.6%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Management | 515 (65.4%) | 273 (34.6%) |
| Business & Financial | 283 (54.9%) | 232 (45.1%) |
| Computers, Engineering & Science | 340 (78.7%) | 92 (21.3%) |
| Computers & Mathematics | 238 (72.6%) | 90 (27.4%) |
| Architecture & Engineering | 63 (96.9%) | 2 (3.1%) |
| Life, Physical & Social Science | 39 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Community & Social Service | 388 (40.0%) | 582 (60.0%) |
| Education, Arts & Media | 9 (4.3%) | 199 (95.7%) |
| Legal Services & Support | 99 (93.4%) | 7 (6.6%) |
| Education Instruction & Library | 279 (48.6%) | 295 (51.4%) |
| Arts, Media & Entertainment | 1 (1.2%) | 81 (98.8%) |
| Health Diagnosing & Treating | 72 (18.4%) | 319 (81.6%) |
| Health Technologists | 54 (20.5%) | 209 (79.5%) |
| Total (Category) | 1,598 (51.6%) | 1,498 (48.4%) |
| Total (Overall) | 4,098 (53.9%) | 3,500 (46.1%) |
Services Occupations
The most common Services occupations in Jefferson County are Healthcare Support (362 | 4.8%), Food Preparation & Serving (351 | 4.6%), Cleaning & Maintenance (316 | 4.2%), Personal Care & Service (179 | 2.4%), and Security & Protection (66 | 0.9%).
Services Occupations by Sex
Within the Services occupations in Jefferson County, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (100.0%), Security & Protection (98.5%), and Firefighting & Prevention (80.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (89.5%), Personal Care & Service (70.4%), and Food Preparation & Serving (69.5%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Healthcare Support | 38 (10.5%) | 324 (89.5%) |
| Security & Protection | 65 (98.5%) | 1 (1.5%) |
| Firefighting & Prevention | 4 (80.0%) | 1 (20.0%) |
| Law Enforcement | 61 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Food Preparation & Serving | 107 (30.5%) | 244 (69.5%) |
| Cleaning & Maintenance | 177 (56.0%) | 139 (44.0%) |
| Personal Care & Service | 53 (29.6%) | 126 (70.4%) |
| Total (Category) | 440 (34.5%) | 834 (65.5%) |
| Total (Overall) | 4,098 (53.9%) | 3,500 (46.1%) |
Sales and Office Occupations
The most common Sales and Office occupations in Jefferson County are Sales & Related (638 | 8.4%), and Office & Administration (527 | 6.9%).
Sales and Office Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Sales & Related | 233 (36.5%) | 405 (63.5%) |
| Office & Administration | 72 (13.7%) | 455 (86.3%) |
| Total (Category) | 305 (26.2%) | 860 (73.8%) |
| Total (Overall) | 4,098 (53.9%) | 3,500 (46.1%) |
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations
The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Jefferson County are Construction & Extraction (447 | 5.9%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (290 | 3.8%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (24 | 0.3%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 8 (33.3%) | 16 (66.7%) |
| Construction & Extraction | 424 (94.9%) | 23 (5.1%) |
| Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 290 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 722 (94.9%) | 39 (5.1%) |
| Total (Overall) | 4,098 (53.9%) | 3,500 (46.1%) |
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations
The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Jefferson County are Production (725 | 9.5%), Material Moving (433 | 5.7%), and Transportation (144 | 1.9%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Production | 525 (72.4%) | 200 (27.6%) |
| Transportation | 127 (88.2%) | 17 (11.8%) |
| Material Moving | 381 (88.0%) | 52 (12.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 1,033 (79.3%) | 269 (20.7%) |
| Total (Overall) | 4,098 (53.9%) | 3,500 (46.1%) |
Employment Industries by Sex in Jefferson County
Employment Industries in Jefferson County
The major employment industries in Jefferson County include Manufacturing (1,152 | 15.2%), Educational Services (1,056 | 13.9%), Health Care & Social Assistance (925 | 12.2%), Retail Trade (823 | 10.8%), and Finance & Insurance (608 | 8.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Jefferson County
The Jefferson County industries that see more men than women are Construction (94.4%), Manufacturing (86.8%), and Transportation & Warehousing (79.8%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Utilities (100.0%), Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (94.6%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (92.3%).
| Industry | Male | Female |
| Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 97 (75.8%) | 31 (24.2%) |
| Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Construction | 571 (94.4%) | 34 (5.6%) |
| Manufacturing | 1,000 (86.8%) | 152 (13.2%) |
| Wholesale Trade | 51 (51.0%) | 49 (49.0%) |
| Retail Trade | 343 (41.7%) | 480 (58.3%) |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 103 (79.8%) | 26 (20.2%) |
| Utilities | 0 (0.0%) | 12 (100.0%) |
| Information | 63 (52.1%) | 58 (47.9%) |
| Finance & Insurance | 295 (48.5%) | 313 (51.5%) |
| Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 103 (61.0%) | 66 (39.1%) |
| Professional & Scientific | 187 (46.5%) | 215 (53.5%) |
| Enterprise Management | 38 (77.5%) | 11 (22.5%) |
| Administrative & Support | 58 (30.7%) | 131 (69.3%) |
| Educational Services | 703 (66.6%) | 353 (33.4%) |
| Health Care & Social Assistance | 71 (7.7%) | 854 (92.3%) |
| Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 4 (5.4%) | 70 (94.6%) |
| Accommodation & Food Services | 180 (41.7%) | 252 (58.3%) |
| Public Administration | 133 (53.0%) | 118 (47.0%) |
| Total | 4,098 (53.9%) | 3,500 (46.1%) |
Education in Jefferson County
School Enrollment in Jefferson County
The most common levels of schooling among the 3,496 students in Jefferson County are graduate / professional (816 | 23.3%), college / undergraduate (668 | 19.1%), and middle school (591 | 16.9%).
| School Level | # Students | % Students |
| Nursery / Preschool | 146 | 4.2% |
| Kindergarten | 215 | 6.1% |
| Elementary School | 494 | 14.1% |
| Middle School | 591 | 16.9% |
| High School | 566 | 16.2% |
| College / Undergraduate | 668 | 19.1% |
| Graduate / Professional | 816 | 23.3% |
| Total | 3,496 | 100.0% |
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Jefferson County
Out of a total of 3,496 students who are enrolled in schools in Jefferson County, 1,266 (36.2%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 2,230 (63.8%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 430 (82.7% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 105 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
| Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
| 3 to 4 Year Olds | 84 (79.2%) | 22 (20.7%) |
| 5 to 9 Year Old | 587 (86.3%) | 93 (13.7%) |
| 10 to 14 Year Olds | 700 (97.4%) | 19 (2.6%) |
| 15 to 17 Year Olds | 400 (88.7%) | 51 (11.3%) |
| 18 to 19 Year Olds | 105 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 20 to 24 Year Olds | 89 (29.2%) | 216 (70.8%) |
| 25 to 34 Year Olds | 177 (29.0%) | 433 (71.0%) |
| 35 Years and over | 90 (17.3%) | 430 (82.7%) |
| Total | 2,230 (63.8%) | 1,266 (36.2%) |
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Jefferson County
Education (737 | 14.1%), business (727 | 13.9%), computers & mathematics (712 | 13.6%), visual & performing arts (513 | 9.8%), and psychology (399 | 7.6%) are the most common fields of study among 5,245 individuals in Jefferson County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
| Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
| Computers & Mathematics | 712 | 13.6% |
| Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 255 | 4.9% |
| Physical & Health Sciences | 61 | 1.2% |
| Psychology | 399 | 7.6% |
| Social Sciences | 327 | 6.2% |
| Engineering | 250 | 4.8% |
| Multidisciplinary Studies | 55 | 1.1% |
| Science & Technology | 314 | 6.0% |
| Business | 727 | 13.9% |
| Education | 737 | 14.1% |
| Literature & Languages | 274 | 5.2% |
| Liberal Arts & History | 200 | 3.8% |
| Visual & Performing Arts | 513 | 9.8% |
| Communications | 116 | 2.2% |
| Arts & Humanities | 305 | 5.8% |
| Total | 5,245 | 100.0% |
Transportation & Commute in Jefferson County
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Jefferson County
The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Jefferson County are males with 2 vehicles (1,509, accounting for 39.5%) and females with 2 vehicles (1,154, making up 44.5%).
| Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
| No Vehicle | 118 (3.1%) | 225 (6.6%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 692 (18.1%) | 853 (25.2%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 1,509 (39.5%) | 1,154 (34.1%) |
| 3 Vehicles | 699 (18.3%) | 589 (17.4%) |
| 4 Vehicles | 513 (13.4%) | 450 (13.3%) |
| 5 or more Vehicles | 294 (7.7%) | 117 (3.5%) |
| Total | 3,825 (100.0%) | 3,388 (100.0%) |
Commute Time in Jefferson County
The most frequently occuring commute durations in Jefferson County are 10 to 14 minutes (1,682 commuters, 26.5%), 5 to 9 minutes (1,389 commuters, 21.9%), and 15 to 19 minutes (1,271 commuters, 20.1%).
| Commute Time | # Commuters | % Commuters |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 424 | 6.7% |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 1,389 | 21.9% |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 1,682 | 26.5% |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 1,271 | 20.1% |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 502 | 7.9% |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 336 | 5.3% |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 98 | 1.5% |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 228 | 3.6% |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 36 | 0.6% |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 155 | 2.5% |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 120 | 1.9% |
| 90 or more Minutes | 97 | 1.5% |
Commute Time by Sex in Jefferson County
The most common commute times in Jefferson County are 10 to 14 minutes (1,021 commuters, 29.4%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (661 commuters, 23.0%) for females.
| Commute Time | Male | Female |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 109 (3.1%) | 315 (11.0%) |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 843 (24.3%) | 546 (19.0%) |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 1,021 (29.4%) | 661 (23.0%) |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 691 (19.9%) | 580 (20.2%) |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 186 (5.4%) | 316 (11.0%) |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 241 (7.0%) | 95 (3.3%) |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 31 (0.9%) | 67 (2.3%) |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 115 (3.3%) | 113 (3.9%) |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 16 (0.5%) | 20 (0.7%) |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 96 (2.8%) | 59 (2.1%) |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 69 (2.0%) | 51 (1.8%) |
| 90 or more Minutes | 49 (1.4%) | 48 (1.7%) |
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Jefferson County
The most frequent times of departure to work in Jefferson County are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (731, 21.1%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (564, 19.6%) for females.
| Time of Departure | Male | Female |
| 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 110 (3.2%) | 70 (2.4%) |
| 5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 105 (3.0%) | 44 (1.5%) |
| 5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 166 (4.8%) | 62 (2.2%) |
| 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 175 (5.1%) | 112 (3.9%) |
| 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 365 (10.5%) | 220 (7.7%) |
| 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 307 (8.8%) | 443 (15.4%) |
| 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 731 (21.1%) | 564 (19.6%) |
| 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 298 (8.6%) | 222 (7.7%) |
| 8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 174 (5.0%) | 158 (5.5%) |
| 9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 388 (11.2%) | 128 (4.5%) |
| 10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 56 (1.6%) | 200 (7.0%) |
| 11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 102 (3.5%) |
| 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 292 (8.4%) | 408 (14.2%) |
| 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 300 (8.6%) | 138 (4.8%) |
| Total | 3,467 (100.0%) | 2,871 (100.0%) |
Housing Occupancy in Jefferson County
Occupancy by Ownership in Jefferson County
Of the total 6,826 dwellings in Jefferson County, owner-occupied units account for 4,466 (65.4%), while renter-occupied units make up 2,360 (34.6%).
| Occupancy | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Owner Occupied Housing Units | 4,466 | 65.4% |
| Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 2,360 | 34.6% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units | 6,826 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in Jefferson County
| Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| 1-Person Household | 2,622 | 38.4% |
| 2-Person Household | 2,399 | 35.1% |
| 3-Person Household | 801 | 11.7% |
| 4+ Person Household | 1,004 | 14.7% |
| Total Housing Units | 6,826 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Jefferson County
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1-Person Household | 1,364 (52.0%) | 1,258 (48.0%) |
| 2-Person Household | 1,812 (75.5%) | 587 (24.5%) |
| 3-Person Household | 526 (65.7%) | 275 (34.3%) |
| 4+ Person Household | 764 (76.1%) | 240 (23.9%) |
| Total Housing Units | 4,466 (65.4%) | 2,360 (34.6%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Jefferson County
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than High School | 139 (42.2%) | 190 (57.8%) |
| High School Diploma | 1,161 (80.4%) | 283 (19.6%) |
| College/Associate Degree | 1,431 (66.5%) | 721 (33.5%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 1,735 (59.8%) | 1,166 (40.2%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in Jefferson County
| Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Under 35 Years | 1,045 | 15.3% |
| 35 to 44 Years | 818 | 12.0% |
| 45 to 54 Years | 1,125 | 16.5% |
| 55 to 64 Years | 1,321 | 19.4% |
| 65 to 74 Years | 1,822 | 26.7% |
| 75 to 84 Years | 475 | 7.0% |
| 85 Years and Over | 220 | 3.2% |
| Total | 6,826 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in Jefferson County
Median Income by Occupancy in Jefferson County
| Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
| Owner-Occupied | 4,466 (65.4%) | $68,129 |
| Renter-Occupied | 2,360 (34.6%) | $32,614 |
| Average | 6,826 (100.0%) | $52,210 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Jefferson County
| Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $5,000 | 71 (1.6%) | 182 (7.7%) |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 98 (2.2%) | 224 (9.5%) |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 108 (2.4%) | 286 (12.1%) |
| $15,000 to $19,999 | 172 (3.8%) | 122 (5.2%) |
| $20,000 to $24,999 | 138 (3.1%) | 164 (7.0%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 421 (9.4%) | 286 (12.1%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 614 (13.8%) | 405 (17.2%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 835 (18.7%) | 271 (11.5%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 717 (16.1%) | 266 (11.3%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 856 (19.2%) | 80 (3.4%) |
| $150,000 or more | 436 (9.8%) | 74 (3.1%) |
| Total | 4,466 (100.0%) | 2,360 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Jefferson County
| Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $300 | 391 (8.8%) | 111 (4.7%) |
| $300 to $499 | 597 (13.4%) | 113 (4.8%) |
| $500 to $799 | 1,005 (22.5%) | 671 (28.4%) |
| $800 to $999 | 682 (15.3%) | 482 (20.4%) |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 1,222 (27.4%) | 559 (23.7%) |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 322 (7.2%) | 29 (1.2%) |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 124 (2.8%) | 2 (0.1%) |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 108 (2.4%) | 15 (0.6%) |
| $3,000 or more | 15 (0.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 4,466 (100.0%) | 2,360 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in Jefferson County
Housing Structures in Jefferson County
| Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Single Unit, Detached | 4,720 | 69.2% |
| Single Unit, Attached | 199 | 2.9% |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 180 | 2.6% |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 548 | 8.0% |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 216 | 3.2% |
| 10 or more Apartments | 224 | 3.3% |
| Mobile Home / Other | 739 | 10.8% |
| Total | 6,826 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in Jefferson County
| Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Single Unit, Detached | 3,750 (79.4%) | 970 (20.5%) |
| Single Unit, Attached | 33 (16.6%) | 166 (83.4%) |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 26 (14.4%) | 154 (85.6%) |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 230 (42.0%) | 318 (58.0%) |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 18 (8.3%) | 198 (91.7%) |
| 10 or more Apartments | 14 (6.2%) | 210 (93.8%) |
| Mobile Home / Other | 395 (53.4%) | 344 (46.6%) |
| Total | 4,466 (65.4%) | 2,360 (34.6%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Jefferson County
| Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1 Room | 59 (1.3%) | 104 (4.4%) |
| 2 or 3 Rooms | 168 (3.8%) | 584 (24.7%) |
| 4 or 5 Rooms | 1,213 (27.2%) | 1,058 (44.8%) |
| 6 or 7 Rooms | 1,565 (35.0%) | 423 (17.9%) |
| 8 or more Rooms | 1,461 (32.7%) | 191 (8.1%) |
| Total | 4,466 (100.0%) | 2,360 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in Jefferson County
| Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Utility Gas | 2,289 (51.2%) | 1,111 (47.1%) |
| Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 1,296 (29.0%) | 252 (10.7%) |
| Electricity | 530 (11.9%) | 912 (38.6%) |
| Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 10 (0.2%) | 9 (0.4%) |
| Coal or Coke | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| All other Fuels | 298 (6.7%) | 62 (2.6%) |
| No Fuel Used | 43 (1.0%) | 14 (0.6%) |
| Total | 4,466 (100.0%) | 2,360 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in Jefferson County
| Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| No Vehicle | 97 (2.2%) | 468 (19.8%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 1,347 (30.2%) | 1,128 (47.8%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 1,728 (38.7%) | 519 (22.0%) |
| 3 or more Vehicles | 1,294 (29.0%) | 245 (10.4%) |
| Total | 4,466 (100.0%) | 2,360 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in Jefferson County
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Jefferson County
| Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Housing Units | 2,464 | 2,002 |
| Median Property Value | $132,700 | $153,900 |
| Median Household Income | $56,727 | $187 |
| Monthly Housing Costs | $581 | $15 |
| Real Estate Taxes | $2,197 | $0 |
Property Value by Mortgage Status in Jefferson County
| Property Value | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $50,000 | 547 (22.2%) | 80 (4.0%) |
| $50,000 to $99,999 | 432 (17.5%) | 544 (27.2%) |
| $100,000 to $299,999 | 1,272 (51.6%) | 1,054 (52.6%) |
| $300,000 to $499,999 | 123 (5.0%) | 283 (14.1%) |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 88 (3.6%) | 32 (1.6%) |
| $750,000 to $999,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 9 (0.4%) |
| $1,000,000 or more | 2 (0.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 2,464 (100.0%) | 2,002 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in Jefferson County
| Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $10,000 | 155 (6.3%) | 42 (2.1%) |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 247 (10.0%) | 14 (0.7%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 320 (13.0%) | 171 (8.5%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 385 (15.6%) | 101 (5.0%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 424 (17.2%) | 229 (11.4%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 303 (12.3%) | 411 (20.5%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 381 (15.5%) | 414 (20.7%) |
| $150,000 or more | 249 (10.1%) | 475 (23.7%) |
| Total | 2,464 (100.0%) | 2,002 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Jefferson County
| Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than 2.0x | 1,243 (50.4%) | 78,889 (3,940.5%) |
| 2.0x to 2.9x | 396 (16.1%) | 1,013 (50.6%) |
| 3.0x to 3.9x | 205 (8.3%) | 391 (19.5%) |
| 4.0x or more | 607 (24.6%) | 274 (13.7%) |
| Total | 2,464 (100.0%) | 2,002 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Jefferson County
| Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $800 | 428 (17.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 412 (16.7%) | 217 (10.8%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 1,478 (60.0%) | 334 (16.7%) |
| Total | 2,464 (100.0%) | 2,002 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in Jefferson County
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Jefferson County
| Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under 6 Years | 908 (99.8%) | 2 (0.2%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 1,798 (99.9%) | 1 (0.1%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 1,079 (86.5%) | 168 (13.5%) |
| 26 to 34 Years | 1,700 (82.7%) | 356 (17.3%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 1,757 (91.5%) | 164 (8.5%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 1,496 (86.6%) | 232 (13.4%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 2,028 (97.1%) | 60 (2.9%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 2,527 (97.7%) | 60 (2.3%) |
| 75 Years and older | 1,247 (98.2%) | 23 (1.8%) |
| Total | 14,540 (93.2%) | 1,066 (6.8%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Jefferson County
| Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Native Born | 908 (99.8%) | 2 (0.2%) |
| Foreign Born, Citizen | 1,798 (99.9%) | 1 (0.1%) |
| Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 1,079 (86.5%) | 168 (13.5%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Jefferson County
| Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under $25,000 | 1,985 (87.8%) | 276 (12.2%) |
| $25,000 to $49,999 | 3,286 (90.7%) | 338 (9.3%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 2,396 (93.8%) | 158 (6.2%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 2,487 (98.5%) | 39 (1.5%) |
| $100,000 and over | 3,754 (97.1%) | 111 (2.9%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Jefferson County
| Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
| Under 6 | 735 (80.8%) | 276 (30.3%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 985 (54.7%) | 1,003 (55.7%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 356 (28.5%) | 770 (61.8%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 483 (23.5%) | 1,274 (62.0%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 430 (22.4%) | 1,416 (73.7%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 644 (37.3%) | 902 (52.2%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 588 (28.2%) | 1,564 (74.9%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 2,457 (95.0%) | 1,400 (54.1%) |
| 75 Years and over | 1,225 (96.5%) | 669 (52.7%) |
| Total | 7,903 (50.6%) | 9,274 (59.4%) |
Disability Status by Sex by Age in Jefferson County
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 16 (4.6%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 3 (0.3%) | 100 (10.6%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 163 (8.3%) | 170 (11.6%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 655 (21.1%) | 346 (13.1%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 200 (15.1%) | 155 (12.2%) |
| 75 Years and over | 195 (36.9%) | 216 (29.1%) |
Disability Class by Sex by Age in Jefferson County
Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 16 (4.6%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 62 (3.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 188 (6.1%) | 12 (0.4%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 104 (7.9%) | 59 (4.7%) |
| 75 Years and over | 149 (28.2%) | 179 (24.2%) |
Disability Class: Vision Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 2 (0.2%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 51 (2.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 63 (2.0%) | 54 (2.1%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 3 (0.2%) | 31 (2.5%) |
| 75 Years and over | 72 (13.6%) | 51 (6.9%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 3 (0.3%) | 63 (6.7%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 125 (6.4%) | 109 (7.4%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 214 (6.9%) | 224 (8.5%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 63 (4.8%) | 35 (2.8%) |
| 75 Years and over | 20 (3.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 2 (0.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 54 (2.8%) | 60 (4.1%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 325 (10.5%) | 224 (8.5%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 70 (5.3%) | 117 (9.2%) |
| 75 Years and over | 50 (9.5%) | 63 (8.5%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 2 (0.2%) | 35 (3.7%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 75 (3.8%) | 57 (3.9%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 108 (3.5%) | 117 (4.4%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 33 (2.5%) | 11 (0.9%) |
| 75 Years and over | 19 (3.6%) | 3 (0.4%) |
Technology Access in Jefferson County
Computing Device Access in Jefferson County
| Device Type | # Households | % Households |
| Desktop or Laptop | 5,440 | 79.7% |
| Smartphone | 5,640 | 82.6% |
| Tablet | 3,916 | 57.4% |
| No Computing Device | 428 | 6.3% |
| Total | 6,826 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in Jefferson County
| Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
| Dial-Up Internet | 80 | 1.2% |
| Broadband Home | 4,374 | 64.1% |
| Cellular Data Only | 895 | 13.1% |
| Satellite Internet | 644 | 9.4% |
| No Internet | 1,025 | 15.0% |
| Total | 6,826 | 100.0% |
Jefferson County Summary
Jefferson County, Iowa is located in the southeastern corner of the state, bordered by Van Buren County to the north, Henry County to the east, Lee County to the south, and Washington County to the west. The county seat is Fairfield, and the county is home to a population of 16,845 people, according to the 2010 census.
History
Jefferson County was established in 1839 and named after Thomas Jefferson, the third president of the United States. The county was originally part of Van Buren County, but was split off in 1839. The first settlers arrived in the area in 1836, and the county was officially organized in 1839.
The county was largely agricultural in its early years, with the majority of the population living in small farming communities. The county was also home to several small coal mining operations, which provided employment for many of the county’s residents.
In the late 19th century, the county began to experience a period of growth and development. The railroad arrived in the county in 1871, and the county seat of Fairfield was incorporated in 1875. The county also experienced a period of industrial growth, with several factories and mills being established in the area.
Geography
Jefferson County is located in the southeastern corner of Iowa, bordered by Van Buren County to the north, Henry County to the east, Lee County to the south, and Washington County to the west. The county covers an area of 576 square miles, and is home to a population of 16,845 people, according to the 2010 census.
The county is largely rural, with the majority of the population living in small farming communities. The county is also home to several small towns, including Fairfield, the county seat, and Packwood.
The county is located in the Iowa River Valley, and is home to several rivers and streams, including the Skunk River, the Des Moines River, and the Iowa River. The county is also home to several lakes, including Lake Darling, Lake Wapello, and Lake Red Rock.
Economy
Jefferson County is largely agricultural, with the majority of the population living in small farming communities. The county is home to several large farms, and is a major producer of corn, soybeans, and hogs.
The county is also home to several small manufacturing and industrial businesses, including a furniture factory, a plastics factory, and a printing company. The county is also home to several small businesses, including restaurants, retail stores, and service businesses.
Demographics
According to the 2010 census, Jefferson County is home to a population of 16,845 people. The population is largely white (94.3%), with small percentages of African American (2.2%), Hispanic (1.3%), and Asian (0.7%) residents.
The median household income in the county is $45,845, and the median home value is $117,400. The unemployment rate in the county is 4.2%, and the poverty rate is 11.2%.
Conclusion
Jefferson County, Iowa is located in the southeastern corner of the state, bordered by Van Buren County to the north, Henry County to the east, Lee County to the south, and Washington County to the west. The county is largely agricultural, with the majority of the population living in small farming communities. The county is also home to several small manufacturing and industrial businesses, and is home to a population of 16,845 people, according to the 2010 census. The median household income in the county is $45,845, and the median home value is $117,400. The unemployment rate in the county is 4.2%, and the poverty rate is 11.2%.
Common Questions
What is the Total Population of Jefferson County?
Total Population of Jefferson County is 15,785.
What is the Total Male Population of Jefferson County?
Total Male Population of Jefferson County is 8,293.
What is the Total Female Population of Jefferson County?
Total Female Population of Jefferson County is 7,492.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Jefferson County?
There are 110.69 Males per 100 Females in Jefferson County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Jefferson County?
There are 90.34 Females per 100 Males in Jefferson County.
What is the Median Population Age in Jefferson County?
Median Population Age in Jefferson County is 44.2 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Jefferson County
Average Family Size in Jefferson County is 2.8 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Jefferson County
Average Household Size in Jefferson County is 2.2 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Jefferson County?
Per Capita income in Jefferson County is $36,111.
What is the Median Family Income in Jefferson County?
Median Family Income in Jefferson County is $68,298.
What is the Median Household income in Jefferson County?
Median Household Income in Jefferson County is $52,210.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Jefferson County?
Income or Wage Gap in Jefferson County is 32.4%.
Women in Jefferson County earn 67.6 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Jefferson County?
Family Income Deficit in Jefferson County is $12,204.
Families that are below poverty line in Jefferson County earn $12,204 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Jefferson County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Jefferson County is 0.53.
How Large is the Labor Force in Jefferson County?
There are 8,018 People in the Labor Forcein in Jefferson County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Jefferson County?
59.7% of People are in the Labor Force in Jefferson County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Jefferson County?
Unemployment Rate in Jefferson County is 5.2%.