Jefferson, IA

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Jefferson Overview

4,190
TOTAL POPULATION
1,922
MALE POPULATION
2,268
FEMALE POPULATION
84.74
MALES / 100 FEMALES
118.00
FEMALES / 100 MALES
47.7
MEDIAN AGE
2.9
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.0
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$33,826
PER CAPITA INCOME
$87,634
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$48,868
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
48.8%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
51.2¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.42
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
2,008
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
57.4%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
2.1%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Jefferson Zip Codes

Jefferson Area Codes

Race in Jefferson

The most populous races in Jefferson are White / Caucasian (3,892 | 92.9%), Hispanic or Latino (213 | 5.1%), and Two or more Races (208 | 5.0%).
Race in Jefferson
Race# Population% Population
Asian280.7%
Black / African American350.8%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino2135.1%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian3,89292.9%
Two or more Races2085.0%
Some other Race270.6%
Total4,190100.0%

Ancestry in Jefferson

The most populous ancestries reported in Jefferson are German (1,577 | 37.6%), English (881 | 21.0%), Irish (541 | 12.9%), Norwegian (281 | 6.7%), and French (153 | 3.6%), together accounting for 81.9% of all Jefferson residents.
Ancestry in Jefferson
Ancestry# Population% Population
American1393.3%
Arab150.4%
Danish1343.2%
Dutch1403.3%
Egyptian150.4%
English88121.0%
European150.4%
French1533.6%
German1,57737.6%
Irish54112.9%
Italian70.2%
Korean180.4%
Mexican1072.5%
Norwegian2816.7%
Polish310.7%
Puerto Rican1062.5%
Russian110.3%
Scandinavian521.2%
Scotch-Irish421.0%
Scottish1212.9%
Sioux140.3%
Swedish1253.0%
Thai280.7%
Welsh601.4%
Yakama180.4%
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Immigrants in Jefferson

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Jefferson came from Central America (41 | 1.0%), Latin America (41 | 1.0%), Mexico (41 | 1.0%), Asia (28 | 0.7%), and India (28 | 0.7%), together accounting for 4.3% of all Jefferson residents.
Immigrants in Jefferson
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia280.7%
Central America411.0%
India280.7%
Latin America411.0%
Mexico411.0%
South Central Asia280.7%
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Sex and Age in Jefferson

Sex and Age in Jefferson

The most populous age groups in Jefferson are 60 to 64 Years (195 | 10.2%) for men and 65 to 69 Years (278 | 12.3%) for women.
Sex and Age in Jefferson
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years120 (6.2%)92 (4.1%)
5 to 9 Years108 (5.6%)85 (3.7%)
10 to 14 Years140 (7.3%)114 (5.0%)
15 to 19 Years108 (5.6%)146 (6.4%)
20 to 24 Years136 (7.1%)100 (4.4%)
25 to 29 Years84 (4.4%)87 (3.8%)
30 to 34 Years140 (7.3%)120 (5.3%)
35 to 39 Years77 (4.0%)88 (3.9%)
40 to 44 Years139 (7.2%)136 (6.0%)
45 to 49 Years58 (3.0%)57 (2.5%)
50 to 54 Years93 (4.8%)75 (3.3%)
55 to 59 Years101 (5.2%)178 (7.9%)
60 to 64 Years195 (10.2%)197 (8.7%)
65 to 69 Years174 (9.0%)278 (12.3%)
70 to 74 Years55 (2.9%)78 (3.4%)
75 to 79 Years73 (3.8%)74 (3.3%)
80 to 84 Years78 (4.1%)139 (6.1%)
85 Years and over43 (2.2%)224 (9.9%)
Total1,922 (100.0%)2,268 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Jefferson

Median Family Size in Jefferson

The median family size in Jefferson is 2.86 persons per family, with single male/father families (31 | 3.0%) accounting for the largest median family size of 5.35 persons per family. On the other hand, married-couple families (750 | 73.2%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.73 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Jefferson
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple750 (73.2%)2.73
Single Male/Father31 (3.0%)5.35
Single Female/Mother244 (23.8%)2.96
Total Families1,025 (100.0%)2.86

Median Household Size in Jefferson

The median household size in Jefferson is 2.03 persons per household, with single male/father households (31 | 1.5%) accounting for the largest median household size of 5.61 persons per household. non-family households (976 | 48.8%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.10 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Jefferson
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple750 (37.5%)2.75
Single Male/Father31 (1.5%)5.61
Single Female/Mother244 (12.2%)3.06
Non-family976 (48.8%)1.10
Total Households2,001 (100.0%)2.03

Household Size by Marriage Status in Jefferson

Out of a total of 2,001 households in Jefferson, 1,025 (51.2%) are family households, while 976 (48.8%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 663, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 886.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Jefferson
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-886 (44.3%)
2-Person Households663 (33.1%)80 (4.0%)
3-Person Households138 (6.9%)10 (0.5%)
4-Person Households80 (4.0%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households126 (6.3%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households7 (0.4%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households11 (0.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,025 (51.2%)976 (48.8%)

Female Fertility in Jefferson

Fertility by Age in Jefferson

Average fertility rate in Jefferson is 25.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years have the highest fertility rate with 43.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years acount for 66.7% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Jefferson
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years6 (33.3%)20.0
35 to 50 years12 (66.7%)43.0
Total18 (100.0%)25.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Jefferson

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Jefferson
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Jefferson

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Jefferson
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma12 (66.7%)98.0
College or Associate's Degree6 (33.3%)17.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total18 (100.0%)25.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Jefferson

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Jefferson
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Jefferson

Income Overview in Jefferson

Per Capita Income in Jefferson is $33,826, while median incomes of families and households are $87,634 and $48,868 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income4,190$33,826
Median Family Income1,025$87,634
Mean Family Income1,025$94,199
Median Household Income2,001$48,868
Mean Household Income2,001$68,656
Income Deficit1,025$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)4,19048.83%
Wage / Income Gap ($)4,19051.17¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index4,1900.42

Earnings by Sex in Jefferson

Average Earnings in Jefferson are $37,459, $49,792 for men and $25,478 for women, a difference of 48.8%.
Earnings by Sex in Jefferson
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male1,122 (50.8%)$49,792
Female1,088 (49.2%)$25,478
Total2,210 (100.0%)$37,459

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Jefferson

The most common earnings brackets in Jefferson are $75,000 to $99,999 for men (189 | 16.8%) and $40,000 to $44,999 for women (102 | 9.4%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Jefferson
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less45 (4.0%)21 (1.9%)
$2,500 to $4,99918 (1.6%)101 (9.3%)
$5,000 to $7,49939 (3.5%)65 (6.0%)
$7,500 to $9,99916 (1.4%)93 (8.6%)
$10,000 to $12,4990 (0.0%)27 (2.5%)
$12,500 to $14,9996 (0.5%)22 (2.0%)
$15,000 to $17,49931 (2.8%)37 (3.4%)
$17,500 to $19,99922 (2.0%)36 (3.3%)
$20,000 to $22,49911 (1.0%)61 (5.6%)
$22,500 to $24,99927 (2.4%)68 (6.2%)
$25,000 to $29,99984 (7.5%)78 (7.2%)
$30,000 to $34,99919 (1.7%)58 (5.3%)
$35,000 to $39,999143 (12.8%)73 (6.7%)
$40,000 to $44,99943 (3.8%)102 (9.4%)
$45,000 to $49,99960 (5.3%)78 (7.2%)
$50,000 to $54,99919 (1.7%)22 (2.0%)
$55,000 to $64,999122 (10.9%)62 (5.7%)
$65,000 to $74,99947 (4.2%)31 (2.9%)
$75,000 to $99,999189 (16.8%)42 (3.9%)
$100,000+181 (16.1%)11 (1.0%)
Total1,122 (100.0%)1,088 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Jefferson

Average earnings in Jefferson are $57,885 for men and $25,368 for women, a difference of 56.2%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $78,333, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $39,737. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $47,321, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $8,788.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Jefferson
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$39,737$24,250
College or Associate's Degree$67,697$32,500
Bachelor's Degree$78,333$47,321
Graduate Degree--
Total$57,885$25,368

Family Income in Jefferson

Family Income Brackets in Jefferson

According to the Jefferson family income data, there are 272 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 26.5% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 14 families (1.4%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Jefferson
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000181.8%
$10,000 to $14,999141.4%
$15,000 to $24,999575.6%
$25,000 to $34,999605.9%
$35,000 to $49,999868.4%
$50,000 to $74,99922622.0%
$75,000 to $99,99914814.4%
$100,000 to $149,99927226.5%
$150,000 to $199,999636.1%
$200,000+817.9%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Jefferson

4-person families (80 | 7.8%) account for the highest median family income in Jefferson with $143,095 per family, while 4-person families (80 | 7.8%) have the highest median income of $35,774 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Jefferson
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families677 (66.0%)$64,943
3-Person Families134 (13.1%)$79,609
4-Person Families80 (7.8%)$143,095
5-Person Families123 (12.0%)$92,125
6-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
7+ Person Families11 (1.1%)$0
Total1,025 (100.0%)$87,634

Family Income by Number of Earners in Jefferson

The median family income in Jefferson is $87,634, with families comprising 2 earners (557) having the highest median family income of $123,542, while families with no earners (148) have the lowest median family income of $37,115, accounting for 54.3% and 14.4% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Jefferson
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners148 (14.4%)$37,115
1 Earner267 (26.1%)$57,386
2 Earners557 (54.3%)$123,542
3+ Earners53 (5.2%)$77,589
Total1,025 (100.0%)$87,634

Household Income in Jefferson

Household Income Brackets in Jefferson

With 492 households falling in the category, the $35,000 to $49,999 income range is the most frequent in Jefferson, accounting for 24.6% of all households. In contrast, only 44 households (2.2%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Jefferson
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000904.5%
$10,000 to $14,999442.2%
$15,000 to $24,99929014.5%
$25,000 to $34,9991165.8%
$35,000 to $49,99949224.6%
$50,000 to $74,99930415.2%
$75,000 to $99,99921010.5%
$100,000 to $149,99929614.8%
$150,000 to $199,999623.1%
$200,000+904.5%

Household Income by Householder Age in Jefferson

The median household income in Jefferson is $48,868, with the highest median household income of $69,279 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 475 households (23.7%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 87 households (4.3%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Jefferson
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years87 (4.3%)$0
25 to 44 Years475 (23.7%)$69,279
45 to 64 Years549 (27.4%)$64,602
65+ Years890 (44.5%)$37,700
Total2,001 (100.0%)$48,868

Poverty in Jefferson

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Jefferson

With 4.6% poverty level for males and 10.6% for females among the residents of Jefferson, 15 year old males and 15 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 12 males (54.5%) and 11 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Jefferson
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years9 (7.5%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years7 (9.2%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years10 (9.3%)11 (15.7%)
15 Years12 (54.5%)11 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years12 (6.9%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)28 (13.5%)
35 to 44 Years20 (9.3%)25 (11.2%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)23 (17.4%)
55 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)17 (4.6%)
65 to 74 Years1 (0.5%)44 (12.6%)
75 Years and over14 (8.0%)76 (19.3%)
Total85 (4.6%)235 (10.6%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Jefferson

According to the poverty statistics in Jefferson, males aged 5 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Jefferson
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years111 (92.5%)92 (100.0%)
5 Years65 (100.0%)8 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years69 (90.8%)120 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years97 (90.6%)59 (84.3%)
15 Years10 (45.5%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years48 (100.0%)79 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years161 (93.1%)156 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years209 (100.0%)179 (86.5%)
35 to 44 Years196 (90.7%)199 (88.8%)
45 to 54 Years148 (100.0%)109 (82.6%)
55 to 64 Years292 (100.0%)354 (95.4%)
65 to 74 Years213 (99.5%)306 (87.4%)
75 Years and over162 (92.0%)318 (80.7%)
Total1,781 (95.4%)1,979 (89.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Jefferson

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Jefferson show that 1.9% or 14 of the total 750 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 2.5%, comprising of 14 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Jefferson
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children534 (97.5%)14 (2.5%)
1 or 2 Children111 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children84 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total736 (98.1%)14 (1.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Jefferson

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Jefferson
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)28 (17.2%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)17 (43.6%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)45 (18.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Jefferson

The poverty data for Jefferson shows that 14 of the married-couple family households (1.9%) and 45 of the single-parent households (16.4%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 14 households (2.5%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 17 household (43.6%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Jefferson
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children14 (2.5%)28 (15.6%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)17 (43.6%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total14 (1.9%)45 (16.4%)

Employment Characteristics in Jefferson

Employment by Class of Employer in Jefferson

Among the 1,966 employed individuals in Jefferson, private company employees (1,192 | 60.6%), local government employees (273 | 13.9%), and not-for-profit organizations (235 | 11.9%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Jefferson
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees1,19260.6%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)241.2%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)1296.6%
Not-for-profit Organizations23511.9%
Local Government Employees27313.9%
State Government Employees713.6%
Federal Government Employees422.1%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total1,966100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Jefferson

According to the labor force statistics for Jefferson, out of the total population over 16 years of age (3,498), 57.4% or 2,008 individuals are in the labor force, with 2.1% or 42 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 99.2% or 234 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 45 to 54 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 6.0% or 16 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Jefferson
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years32 (14.5%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years234 (99.2%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years161 (94.2%)2 (1.2%)
30 to 34 Years234 (90.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years375 (85.2%)16 (4.3%)
45 to 54 Years265 (93.6%)16 (6.0%)
55 to 59 Years222 (79.6%)9 (4.1%)
60 to 64 Years220 (56.1%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years220 (37.6%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over46 (7.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,008 (57.4%)42 (2.1%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Jefferson

According to labor force statistics for Jefferson, 80.9% of individuals (1,476) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (1,825) are in the labor force, with 2.9% or 43 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 97.0% or 417 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 27.6% or 8 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Jefferson
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School29 (22.3%)36 (27.6%)
High School Diploma403 (77.4%)24 (4.7%)
College / Associate Degree628 (84.4%)19 (2.5%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher417 (97.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,476 (80.9%)53 (2.9%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Jefferson

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Jefferson are Management (236 | 12.0%), Community & Social Service (195 | 9.9%), Computers, Engineering & Science (136 | 6.9%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (135 | 6.9%), and Computers & Mathematics (102 | 5.2%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Jefferson

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Jefferson, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), and Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (100.0%), Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (83.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Jefferson
OccupationMaleFemale
Management135 (57.2%)101 (42.8%)
Business & Financial12 (21.8%)43 (78.2%)
Computers, Engineering & Science136 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics102 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science21 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 45 (23.1%)150 (76.9%)
Education, Arts & Media26 (48.1%)28 (51.8%)
Legal Services & Support19 (70.4%)8 (29.6%)
Education Instruction & Library0 (0.0%)83 (100.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)31 (100.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating23 (17.0%)112 (83.0%)
Health Technologists23 (50.0%)23 (50.0%)
Total (Category)351 (46.4%)406 (53.6%)
Total (Overall)1,030 (52.4%)936 (47.6%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Jefferson are Healthcare Support (96 | 4.9%), Food Preparation & Serving (58 | 2.9%), Cleaning & Maintenance (54 | 2.8%), Personal Care & Service (25 | 1.3%), and Security & Protection (10 | 0.5%).
Services Occupations in Jefferson

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Jefferson, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (85.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (100.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (22.4%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Jefferson
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)96 (100.0%)
Security & Protection10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving45 (77.6%)13 (22.4%)
Cleaning & Maintenance46 (85.2%)8 (14.8%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)25 (100.0%)
Total (Category)101 (41.6%)142 (58.4%)
Total (Overall)1,030 (52.4%)936 (47.6%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Jefferson are Sales & Related (208 | 10.6%), and Office & Administration (163 | 8.3%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Jefferson

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Jefferson
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related106 (51.0%)102 (49.0%)
Office & Administration12 (7.4%)151 (92.6%)
Total (Category)118 (31.8%)253 (68.2%)
Total (Overall)1,030 (52.4%)936 (47.6%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Jefferson are Construction & Extraction (47 | 2.4%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (41 | 2.1%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (11 | 0.6%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Jefferson

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Jefferson
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction47 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair41 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)99 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)1,030 (52.4%)936 (47.6%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Jefferson are Material Moving (188 | 9.6%), Production (178 | 9.0%), and Transportation (130 | 6.6%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Jefferson

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Jefferson
OccupationMaleFemale
Production99 (55.6%)79 (44.4%)
Transportation124 (95.4%)6 (4.6%)
Material Moving138 (73.4%)50 (26.6%)
Total (Category)361 (72.8%)135 (27.2%)
Total (Overall)1,030 (52.4%)936 (47.6%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Jefferson

Employment Industries in Jefferson

The major employment industries in Jefferson include Health Care & Social Assistance (396 | 20.1%), Retail Trade (284 | 14.4%), Manufacturing (193 | 9.8%), Educational Services (142 | 7.2%), and Finance & Insurance (139 | 7.1%).
Employment Industries in Jefferson

Employment Industries by Sex in Jefferson

The Jefferson industries that see more men than women are Wholesale Trade (100.0%), Enterprise Management (100.0%), and Construction (95.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (82.3%), Information (74.1%), and Finance & Insurance (69.8%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Jefferson
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting21 (70.0%)9 (30.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction95 (95.0%)5 (5.0%)
Manufacturing148 (76.7%)45 (23.3%)
Wholesale Trade108 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade138 (48.6%)146 (51.4%)
Transportation & Warehousing74 (75.5%)24 (24.5%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information7 (25.9%)20 (74.1%)
Finance & Insurance42 (30.2%)97 (69.8%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific77 (62.6%)46 (37.4%)
Enterprise Management6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support31 (53.4%)27 (46.6%)
Educational Services44 (31.0%)98 (69.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance70 (17.7%)326 (82.3%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation17 (39.5%)26 (60.5%)
Accommodation & Food Services38 (84.4%)7 (15.6%)
Public Administration60 (74.1%)21 (25.9%)
Total1,030 (52.4%)936 (47.6%)

Education in Jefferson

School Enrollment in Jefferson

The most common levels of schooling among the 787 students in Jefferson are middle school (206 | 26.2%), high school (178 | 22.6%), and elementary school (164 | 20.8%).
School Enrollment in Jefferson
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool11815.0%
Kindergarten232.9%
Elementary School16420.8%
Middle School20626.2%
High School17822.6%
College / Undergraduate9411.9%
Graduate / Professional40.5%
Total787100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Jefferson

Out of a total of 787 students who are enrolled in schools in Jefferson, 84 (10.7%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 703 (89.3%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 56 (22.1% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 68 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Jefferson
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds68 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old165 (85.5%)28 (14.5%)
10 to 14 Year Olds198 (77.9%)56 (22.1%)
15 to 17 Year Olds151 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds30 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds65 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over26 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total703 (89.3%)84 (10.7%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Jefferson

Education (141 | 18.6%), business (126 | 16.7%), bio, nature & agricultural (101 | 13.4%), science & technology (67 | 8.9%), and social sciences (55 | 7.3%) are the most common fields of study among 756 individuals in Jefferson who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Jefferson
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics405.3%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural10113.4%
Physical & Health Sciences273.6%
Psychology405.3%
Social Sciences557.3%
Engineering70.9%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology678.9%
Business12616.7%
Education14118.6%
Literature & Languages141.8%
Liberal Arts & History395.2%
Visual & Performing Arts253.3%
Communications364.8%
Arts & Humanities385.0%
Total756100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Jefferson

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Jefferson

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Jefferson are males with 2 vehicles (540, accounting for 52.5%) and females with 2 vehicles (417, making up 58.1%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Jefferson
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle22 (2.1%)30 (3.2%)
1 Vehicle260 (25.3%)356 (38.3%)
2 Vehicles540 (52.5%)417 (44.9%)
3 Vehicles108 (10.5%)58 (6.2%)
4 Vehicles67 (6.5%)54 (5.8%)
5 or more Vehicles32 (3.1%)14 (1.5%)
Total1,029 (100.0%)929 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Jefferson

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Jefferson are 5 to 9 minutes (591 commuters, 31.8%), less than 5 minutes (320 commuters, 17.2%), and 35 to 39 minutes (180 commuters, 9.7%).
Commute Time in Jefferson
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes32017.2%
5 to 9 Minutes59131.8%
10 to 14 Minutes1648.8%
15 to 19 Minutes160.9%
20 to 24 Minutes935.0%
25 to 29 Minutes291.6%
30 to 34 Minutes1779.5%
35 to 39 Minutes1809.7%
40 to 44 Minutes361.9%
45 to 59 Minutes1276.8%
60 to 89 Minutes442.4%
90 or more Minutes824.4%

Commute Time by Sex in Jefferson

The most common commute times in Jefferson are 5 to 9 minutes (225 commuters, 22.5%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (366 commuters, 42.7%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Jefferson
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes192 (19.2%)128 (14.9%)
5 to 9 Minutes225 (22.5%)366 (42.7%)
10 to 14 Minutes61 (6.1%)103 (12.0%)
15 to 19 Minutes8 (0.8%)8 (0.9%)
20 to 24 Minutes59 (5.9%)34 (4.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes24 (2.4%)5 (0.6%)
30 to 34 Minutes124 (12.4%)53 (6.2%)
35 to 39 Minutes149 (14.9%)31 (3.6%)
40 to 44 Minutes18 (1.8%)18 (2.1%)
45 to 59 Minutes76 (7.6%)51 (5.9%)
60 to 89 Minutes20 (2.0%)24 (2.8%)
90 or more Minutes45 (4.5%)37 (4.3%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Jefferson

The most frequent times of departure to work in Jefferson are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (225, 22.5%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (184, 21.4%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Jefferson
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM49 (4.9%)13 (1.5%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM25 (2.5%)113 (13.2%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM100 (10.0%)134 (15.6%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM157 (15.7%)32 (3.7%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM185 (18.5%)40 (4.7%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM225 (22.5%)67 (7.8%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM84 (8.4%)184 (21.4%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM52 (5.2%)116 (13.5%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM39 (3.9%)42 (4.9%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM7 (0.7%)22 (2.6%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)24 (2.8%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM45 (4.5%)20 (2.3%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM33 (3.3%)51 (5.9%)
Total1,001 (100.0%)858 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Jefferson

Occupancy by Ownership in Jefferson

Of the total 2,001 dwellings in Jefferson, owner-occupied units account for 1,432 (71.6%), while renter-occupied units make up 569 (28.4%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Jefferson
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units1,43271.6%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units56928.4%
Total Occupied Housing Units2,001100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Jefferson

Occupancy by Household Size in Jefferson
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household88644.3%
2-Person Household74337.1%
3-Person Household1487.4%
4+ Person Household22411.2%
Total Housing Units2,001100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Jefferson

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Jefferson
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household558 (63.0%)328 (37.0%)
2-Person Household579 (77.9%)164 (22.1%)
3-Person Household134 (90.5%)14 (9.5%)
4+ Person Household161 (71.9%)63 (28.1%)
Total Housing Units1,432 (71.6%)569 (28.4%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Jefferson

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Jefferson
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School92 (59.4%)63 (40.6%)
High School Diploma352 (62.0%)216 (38.0%)
College/Associate Degree586 (71.4%)235 (28.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher402 (88.0%)55 (12.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Jefferson

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Jefferson
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years29314.6%
35 to 44 Years26913.4%
45 to 54 Years1487.4%
55 to 64 Years40120.0%
65 to 74 Years39919.9%
75 to 84 Years28114.0%
85 Years and Over21010.5%
Total2,001100.0%

Housing Finances in Jefferson

Median Income by Occupancy in Jefferson

Median Income by Occupancy in Jefferson
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied1,432 (71.6%)$56,607
Renter-Occupied569 (28.4%)$35,911
Average2,001 (100.0%)$48,868

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Jefferson

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Jefferson
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00011 (0.8%)9 (1.6%)
$5,000 to $9,9999 (0.6%)61 (10.7%)
$10,000 to $14,99927 (1.9%)17 (3.0%)
$15,000 to $19,999138 (9.6%)62 (10.9%)
$20,000 to $24,99928 (2.0%)63 (11.1%)
$25,000 to $34,99965 (4.5%)51 (9.0%)
$35,000 to $49,999384 (26.8%)109 (19.2%)
$50,000 to $74,999200 (14.0%)105 (18.4%)
$75,000 to $99,999126 (8.8%)85 (14.9%)
$100,000 to $149,999290 (20.3%)7 (1.2%)
$150,000 or more154 (10.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,432 (100.0%)569 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Jefferson

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Jefferson
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300102 (7.1%)17 (3.0%)
$300 to $499221 (15.4%)88 (15.5%)
$500 to $799479 (33.5%)147 (25.8%)
$800 to $999212 (14.8%)108 (19.0%)
$1,000 to $1,499218 (15.2%)133 (23.4%)
$1,500 to $1,999118 (8.2%)31 (5.4%)
$2,000 to $2,49934 (2.4%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,99939 (2.7%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more9 (0.6%)12 (2.1%)
Total1,432 (100.0%)569 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Jefferson

Housing Structures in Jefferson

Housing Structures in Jefferson
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached1,57478.7%
Single Unit, Attached703.5%
2 Unit Apartments160.8%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments1296.5%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments1065.3%
10 or more Apartments633.2%
Mobile Home / Other432.1%
Total2,001100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Jefferson

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Jefferson
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached1,338 (85.0%)236 (15.0%)
Single Unit, Attached70 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)16 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)129 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)106 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)63 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other24 (55.8%)19 (44.2%)
Total1,432 (71.6%)569 (28.4%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Jefferson

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Jefferson
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms0 (0.0%)149 (26.2%)
4 or 5 Rooms429 (30.0%)318 (55.9%)
6 or 7 Rooms586 (40.9%)67 (11.8%)
8 or more Rooms417 (29.1%)35 (6.1%)
Total1,432 (100.0%)569 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Jefferson

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Jefferson
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas1,190 (83.1%)250 (43.9%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas29 (2.0%)12 (2.1%)
Electricity213 (14.9%)307 (53.9%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,432 (100.0%)569 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Jefferson

Household Vehicle Usage in Jefferson
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)142 (25.0%)
1 Vehicle544 (38.0%)297 (52.2%)
2 Vehicles705 (49.2%)77 (13.5%)
3 or more Vehicles183 (12.8%)53 (9.3%)
Total1,432 (100.0%)569 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Jefferson

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Jefferson

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units655777
Median Property Value$132,600$112,300
Median Household Income$41,585$114
Monthly Housing Costs$509$0
Real Estate Taxes$1,819$18

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Jefferson

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Jefferson
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000137 (20.9%)40 (5.1%)
$50,000 to $99,999137 (20.9%)275 (35.4%)
$100,000 to $299,999342 (52.2%)410 (52.8%)
$300,000 to $499,99931 (4.7%)52 (6.7%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more8 (1.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total655 (100.0%)777 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Jefferson

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Jefferson
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00011 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,999185 (28.2%)9 (1.2%)
$25,000 to $34,99965 (9.9%)8 (1.0%)
$35,000 to $49,999162 (24.7%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999115 (17.6%)222 (28.6%)
$75,000 to $99,99920 (3.0%)85 (10.9%)
$100,000 to $149,99957 (8.7%)106 (13.6%)
$150,000 or more40 (6.1%)233 (30.0%)
Total655 (100.0%)777 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Jefferson

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Jefferson
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x264 (40.3%)89,479 (11,516.0%)
2.0x to 2.9x97 (14.8%)569 (73.2%)
3.0x to 3.9x73 (11.2%)141 (18.1%)
4.0x or more221 (33.7%)36 (4.6%)
Total655 (100.0%)777 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Jefferson

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Jefferson
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800110 (16.8%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49994 (14.3%)32 (4.1%)
$800 to $1,499379 (57.9%)212 (27.3%)
Total655 (100.0%)777 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Jefferson

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Jefferson

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Jefferson
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years285 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years533 (98.0%)11 (2.0%)
19 to 25 Years373 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
26 to 34 Years305 (84.5%)56 (15.5%)
35 to 44 Years440 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years280 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years663 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years564 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older570 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total4,013 (98.4%)67 (1.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Jefferson

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Jefferson
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born285 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen533 (98.0%)11 (2.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen373 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Jefferson

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Jefferson
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000467 (96.7%)16 (3.3%)
$25,000 to $49,999840 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999774 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999699 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over1,211 (96.0%)51 (4.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Jefferson

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Jefferson
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 686 (30.2%)199 (69.8%)
6 to 18 Years188 (34.6%)369 (67.8%)
19 to 25 Years78 (20.9%)295 (79.1%)
25 to 34 Years52 (14.4%)263 (72.9%)
35 to 44 Years86 (19.6%)376 (85.5%)
45 to 54 Years45 (16.1%)235 (83.9%)
55 to 64 Years161 (24.3%)565 (85.2%)
65 to 74 Years536 (95.0%)384 (68.1%)
75 Years and over570 (100.0%)504 (88.4%)
Total1,802 (44.2%)3,190 (78.2%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Jefferson

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Jefferson
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years56 (17.6%)16 (5.6%)
18 to 34 Years59 (15.4%)38 (10.5%)
35 to 64 Years111 (16.9%)102 (14.0%)
65 to 74 Years11 (5.1%)151 (43.1%)
75 Years and over98 (55.7%)191 (48.5%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Jefferson

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Jefferson: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years8 (2.5%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years9 (2.4%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years29 (4.4%)30 (4.1%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)23 (6.6%)
75 Years and over37 (21.0%)67 (17.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Jefferson: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years10 (2.6%)4 (1.1%)
35 to 64 Years27 (4.1%)24 (3.3%)
65 to 74 Years1 (0.5%)8 (2.3%)
75 Years and over15 (8.5%)48 (12.2%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Jefferson: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years28 (8.8%)16 (5.6%)
18 to 34 Years50 (13.1%)37 (10.2%)
35 to 64 Years63 (9.6%)47 (6.5%)
65 to 74 Years1 (0.5%)1 (0.3%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)45 (11.4%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Jefferson: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years1 (0.3%)4 (1.1%)
35 to 64 Years89 (13.6%)78 (10.7%)
65 to 74 Years11 (5.1%)109 (31.1%)
75 Years and over83 (47.2%)115 (29.2%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Jefferson: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)4 (1.1%)
35 to 64 Years38 (5.8%)20 (2.8%)
65 to 74 Years1 (0.5%)17 (4.9%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)13 (3.3%)

Technology Access in Jefferson

Computing Device Access in Jefferson

Computing Device Access in Jefferson
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop1,48474.2%
Smartphone1,66483.2%
Tablet1,11955.9%
No Computing Device1537.6%
Total2,001100.0%

Internet Access in Jefferson

Internet Access in Jefferson
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home1,42071.0%
Cellular Data Only21210.6%
Satellite Internet1929.6%
No Internet32416.2%
Total2,001100.0%

Jefferson Summary

Jefferson, Iowa is a small city located in Greene County, Iowa. It is situated in the rolling hills of the Loess Hills region, and is located about 40 miles northwest of Des Moines. The city has a population of 4,077 as of the 2010 census, and is the county seat of Greene County.

History

Jefferson was founded in 1854 by a group of settlers from Ohio. The city was named after Thomas Jefferson, the third president of the United States. The city was incorporated in 1858, and the first mayor was elected in 1859.
In the late 19th century, Jefferson was a thriving agricultural center, with a variety of businesses and industries. The city was also home to a number of educational institutions, including the Jefferson Academy, which was founded in 1867.

Geography

Jefferson is located in the rolling hills of the Loess Hills region of Iowa. The city is situated at the intersection of U.S. Route 30 and Iowa Highway 4. The city is located about 40 miles northwest of Des Moines, and is about a two-hour drive from both Omaha, Nebraska and Des Moines.
The city has a total area of 2.3 square miles, all of which is land. The city is located in the Raccoon River watershed, and is surrounded by farmland.

Economy

Jefferson’s economy is largely based on agriculture and manufacturing. The city is home to a number of manufacturing companies, including a John Deere plant, a Tyson Foods plant, and a Cargill plant. The city is also home to a number of small businesses, including restaurants, retail stores, and service providers.
The city is also home to a number of educational institutions, including the Jefferson Community College, which offers a variety of degree and certificate programs.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Jefferson had a population of 4,077. The racial makeup of the city was 97.2% White, 0.7% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.2% of the population.
The median income for a household in the city was $41,944, and the median income for a family was $50,917. The per capita income for the city was $20,845. About 8.2% of families and 10.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.2% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.
Jefferson is a small city with a rich history and a strong economy. The city is home to a variety of businesses and industries, and is a great place to live and work. The city is also home to a number of educational institutions, making it a great place to pursue higher education.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Jefferson?
Total Population of Jefferson is 4,190.
What is the Total Male Population of Jefferson?
Total Male Population of Jefferson is 1,922.
What is the Total Female Population of Jefferson?
Total Female Population of Jefferson is 2,268.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Jefferson?
There are 84.74 Males per 100 Females in Jefferson.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Jefferson?
There are 118.00 Females per 100 Males in Jefferson.
What is the Median Population Age in Jefferson?
Median Population Age in Jefferson is 47.7 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Jefferson
Average Family Size in Jefferson is 2.9 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Jefferson
Average Household Size in Jefferson is 2.0 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Jefferson?
Per Capita income in Jefferson is $33,826.
What is the Median Family Income in Jefferson?
Median Family Income in Jefferson is $87,634.
What is the Median Household income in Jefferson?
Median Household Income in Jefferson is $48,868.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Jefferson?
Income or Wage Gap in Jefferson is 48.8%.
Women in Jefferson earn 51.2 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Jefferson?
Inequality or Gini Index in Jefferson is 0.42.
How Large is the Labor Force in Jefferson?
There are 2,008 People in the Labor Forcein in Jefferson.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Jefferson?
57.4% of People are in the Labor Force in Jefferson.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Jefferson?
Unemployment Rate in Jefferson is 2.1%.