Jefferson City, MO

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Jefferson City Overview

42,644
TOTAL POPULATION
21,922
MALE POPULATION
20,722
FEMALE POPULATION
105.79
MALES / 100 FEMALES
94.53
FEMALES / 100 MALES
38.5
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.3
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$33,561
PER CAPITA INCOME
$89,047
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$63,649
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
28.5%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
71.5¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$10,357
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.43
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
21,344
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
61.0%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
2.9%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Jefferson City Zip Codes

Jefferson City Area Codes

Race in Jefferson City

The most populous races in Jefferson City are White / Caucasian (31,587 | 74.1%), Black / African American (7,788 | 18.3%), and Two or more Races (1,588 | 3.7%).
Race in Jefferson City
Race# Population% Population
Asian1,1092.6%
Black / African American7,78818.3%
Hawaiian / Pacific50.0%
Hispanic or Latino1,4153.3%
Native / Alaskan530.1%
White / Caucasian31,58774.1%
Two or more Races1,5883.7%
Some other Race5141.2%
Total42,644100.0%

Ancestry in Jefferson City

The most populous ancestries reported in Jefferson City are German (11,415 | 26.8%), English (4,221 | 9.9%), Irish (3,898 | 9.1%), American (2,740 | 6.4%), and Mexican (1,089 | 2.5%), together accounting for 54.8% of all Jefferson City residents.
Ancestry in Jefferson City
Ancestry# Population% Population
African4871.1%
American2,7406.4%
Apache230.1%
Arab1280.3%
Austrian500.1%
Bhutanese270.1%
Blackfeet260.1%
Brazilian30.0%
British2110.5%
British West Indian230.1%
Burmese80.0%
Canadian360.1%
Celtic150.0%
Central American1070.3%
Cherokee1000.2%
Chilean210.1%
Choctaw40.0%
Croatian610.1%
Czech870.2%
Danish520.1%
Dutch3860.9%
Eastern European1530.4%
English4,2219.9%
European8662.0%
Filipino2060.5%
French1,0102.4%
French American Indian110.0%
French Canadian170.0%
German11,41526.8%
Guatemalan20.0%
Haitian410.1%
Honduran90.0%
Hungarian1040.2%
Indian (Asian)580.1%
Iranian600.1%
Irish3,8989.1%
Israeli720.2%
Italian5121.2%
Jamaican2230.5%
Korean2180.5%
Lebanese610.1%
Lithuanian240.1%
Mexican1,0892.5%
Moroccan110.0%
Native Hawaiian50.0%
Nicaraguan670.2%
Nigerian580.1%
Northern European400.1%
Norwegian3690.9%
Pakistani350.1%
Palestinian280.1%
Polish5341.3%
Portuguese280.1%
Potawatomi440.1%
Puerto Rican1530.4%
Romanian440.1%
Russian980.2%
Salvadoran290.1%
Samoan290.1%
Scandinavian990.2%
Scotch-Irish4121.0%
Scottish1,0162.4%
Seminole40.0%
Serbian90.0%
Sioux40.0%
Slovak330.1%
South American210.1%
South American Indian30.0%
Spaniard300.1%
Sri Lankan1440.3%
Subsaharan African6121.4%
Sudanese550.1%
Swedish3600.8%
Swiss1520.4%
Syrian10.0%
Thai4221.0%
Ukrainian400.1%
Welsh4461.1%
West Indian220.1%
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Immigrants in Jefferson City

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Jefferson City came from Asia (774 | 1.8%), Latin America (541 | 1.3%), South Central Asia (403 | 0.9%), Central America (337 | 0.8%), and India (335 | 0.8%), together accounting for 5.6% of all Jefferson City residents.
Immigrants in Jefferson City
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa3320.8%
Asia7741.8%
Bahamas180.0%
Brazil30.0%
Canada150.0%
Caribbean2010.5%
Central America3370.8%
China2020.5%
Eastern Africa1300.3%
Eastern Asia2850.7%
Eastern Europe350.1%
El Salvador150.0%
England50.0%
Ethiopia90.0%
Europe1250.3%
Germany850.2%
Ghana1160.3%
Hungary30.0%
India3350.8%
Iran270.1%
Jamaica1600.4%
Japan450.1%
Kenya1210.3%
Korea380.1%
Latin America5411.3%
Malaysia300.1%
Mexico2730.6%
Middle Africa350.1%
Nepal410.1%
Nicaragua490.1%
Nigeria300.1%
Northern Europe50.0%
Russia280.1%
Sierra Leone210.1%
South America30.0%
South Central Asia4030.9%
South Eastern Asia860.2%
Taiwan1820.4%
Ukraine40.0%
Vietnam560.1%
Western Africa1670.4%
Western Europe850.2%
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Sex and Age in Jefferson City

Sex and Age in Jefferson City

The most populous age groups in Jefferson City are 40 to 44 Years (1,886 | 8.6%) for men and 25 to 29 Years (1,582 | 7.6%) for women.
Sex and Age in Jefferson City
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,299 (5.9%)1,327 (6.4%)
5 to 9 Years1,076 (4.9%)1,161 (5.6%)
10 to 14 Years1,175 (5.4%)1,199 (5.8%)
15 to 19 Years1,211 (5.5%)1,193 (5.8%)
20 to 24 Years1,720 (7.9%)1,387 (6.7%)
25 to 29 Years1,673 (7.6%)1,582 (7.6%)
30 to 34 Years1,736 (7.9%)1,366 (6.6%)
35 to 39 Years1,716 (7.8%)1,164 (5.6%)
40 to 44 Years1,886 (8.6%)1,429 (6.9%)
45 to 49 Years1,499 (6.8%)948 (4.6%)
50 to 54 Years1,352 (6.2%)1,201 (5.8%)
55 to 59 Years1,239 (5.7%)1,294 (6.2%)
60 to 64 Years1,489 (6.8%)1,475 (7.1%)
65 to 69 Years1,013 (4.6%)1,089 (5.3%)
70 to 74 Years801 (3.6%)997 (4.8%)
75 to 79 Years455 (2.1%)765 (3.7%)
80 to 84 Years304 (1.4%)441 (2.1%)
85 Years and over278 (1.3%)704 (3.4%)
Total21,922 (100.0%)20,722 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Jefferson City

Median Family Size in Jefferson City

The median family size in Jefferson City is 3.03 persons per family, with single male/father families (456 | 4.8%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.11 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (1,962 | 20.8%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.83 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Jefferson City
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple7,033 (74.4%)3.08
Single Male/Father456 (4.8%)3.11
Single Female/Mother1,962 (20.8%)2.83
Total Families9,451 (100.0%)3.03

Median Household Size in Jefferson City

The median household size in Jefferson City is 2.26 persons per household, with single male/father households (456 | 2.7%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.54 persons per household. non-family households (7,401 | 43.9%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.16 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Jefferson City
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple7,033 (41.7%)3.10
Single Male/Father456 (2.7%)3.54
Single Female/Mother1,962 (11.6%)3.10
Non-family7,401 (43.9%)1.16
Total Households16,852 (100.0%)2.26

Household Size by Marriage Status in Jefferson City

Out of a total of 16,852 households in Jefferson City, 9,451 (56.1%) are family households, while 7,401 (43.9%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 4,733, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 6,533.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Jefferson City
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-6,533 (38.8%)
2-Person Households4,733 (28.1%)756 (4.5%)
3-Person Households2,232 (13.2%)34 (0.2%)
4-Person Households1,423 (8.4%)78 (0.5%)
5-Person Households812 (4.8%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households233 (1.4%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households18 (0.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total9,451 (56.1%)7,401 (43.9%)

Female Fertility in Jefferson City

Fertility by Age in Jefferson City

Average fertility rate in Jefferson City is 53.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 85.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 76.1% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Jefferson City
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years18 (3.7%)15.0
20 to 34 years369 (76.1%)85.0
35 to 50 years98 (20.2%)26.0
Total485 (100.0%)53.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Jefferson City

63.9% of women with births (485) in Jefferson City 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 35 to 50 years age bracket with 21.4% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Jefferson City
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)18 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years233 (63.1%)136 (36.9%)
35 to 50 years77 (78.6%)21 (21.4%)
Total310 (63.9%)175 (36.1%)

Fertility by Education in Jefferson City

Average fertility rate in Jefferson City is 53.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree have the highest fertility rate of 76.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 9.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 43.3% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Jefferson City
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School11 (2.3%)9.0
High School Diploma75 (15.5%)35.0
College or Associate's Degree210 (43.3%)74.0
Bachelor's Degree152 (31.3%)76.0
Graduate Degree37 (7.6%)39.0
Total485 (100.0%)53.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Jefferson City

36.1% of women with births in Jefferson City are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Jefferson City
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
High School Diploma26 (34.7%)49 (65.3%)
College or Associate's Degree136 (64.8%)74 (35.2%)
Bachelor's Degree111 (73.0%)41 (27.0%)
Graduate Degree37 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total310 (63.9%)175 (36.1%)

Income in Jefferson City

Income Overview in Jefferson City

Per Capita Income in Jefferson City is $33,561, while median incomes of families and households are $89,047 and $63,649 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income42,644$33,561
Median Family Income9,451$89,047
Mean Family Income9,451$103,265
Median Household Income16,852$63,649
Mean Household Income16,852$81,091
Income Deficit9,451$10,357
Wage / Income Gap (%)42,64428.45%
Wage / Income Gap ($)42,64471.55¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index42,6440.43

Earnings by Sex in Jefferson City

Average Earnings in Jefferson City are $37,022, $45,558 for men and $32,595 for women, a difference of 28.4%.
Earnings by Sex in Jefferson City
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male12,145 (52.4%)$45,558
Female11,020 (47.6%)$32,595
Total23,165 (100.0%)$37,022

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Jefferson City

The most common earnings brackets in Jefferson City are $75,000 to $99,999 for men (1,539 | 12.7%) and $35,000 to $39,999 for women (1,150 | 10.4%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Jefferson City
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less589 (4.9%)569 (5.2%)
$2,500 to $4,999253 (2.1%)644 (5.8%)
$5,000 to $7,499472 (3.9%)284 (2.6%)
$7,500 to $9,999318 (2.6%)327 (3.0%)
$10,000 to $12,499342 (2.8%)363 (3.3%)
$12,500 to $14,999201 (1.7%)557 (5.1%)
$15,000 to $17,499230 (1.9%)568 (5.1%)
$17,500 to $19,999322 (2.6%)226 (2.1%)
$20,000 to $22,499196 (1.6%)225 (2.0%)
$22,500 to $24,999512 (4.2%)548 (5.0%)
$25,000 to $29,999867 (7.1%)809 (7.3%)
$30,000 to $34,999689 (5.7%)844 (7.7%)
$35,000 to $39,999518 (4.3%)1,150 (10.4%)
$40,000 to $44,999468 (3.8%)615 (5.6%)
$45,000 to $49,999687 (5.7%)655 (5.9%)
$50,000 to $54,999405 (3.3%)436 (4.0%)
$55,000 to $64,9991,462 (12.0%)860 (7.8%)
$65,000 to $74,999841 (6.9%)448 (4.1%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,539 (12.7%)466 (4.2%)
$100,000+1,234 (10.2%)426 (3.9%)
Total12,145 (100.0%)11,020 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Jefferson City

Average earnings in Jefferson City are $51,121 for men and $37,019 for women, a difference of 27.6%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $71,923, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $24,841. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $54,853, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $26,526.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Jefferson City
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$24,841$26,526
High School Diploma$48,738$34,291
College or Associate's Degree$40,959$30,975
Bachelor's Degree$61,053$43,551
Graduate Degree$71,923$54,853
Total$51,121$37,019

Family Income in Jefferson City

Family Income Brackets in Jefferson City

According to the Jefferson City family income data, there are 1,994 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 21.1% of all families. Conversely, the less than $10,000 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 293 families (3.1%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Jefferson City
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0002933.1%
$10,000 to $14,9993023.2%
$15,000 to $24,9994825.1%
$25,000 to $34,9993503.7%
$35,000 to $49,9999269.8%
$50,000 to $74,9991,52216.1%
$75,000 to $99,9991,76718.7%
$100,000 to $149,9991,99421.1%
$150,000 to $199,9991,18112.5%
$200,000+6436.8%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Jefferson City

4-person families (1,304 | 13.8%) account for the highest median family income in Jefferson City with $113,542 per family, while 2-person families (5,074 | 53.7%) have the highest median income of $43,750 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Jefferson City
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families5,074 (53.7%)$87,500
3-Person Families2,183 (23.1%)$83,835
4-Person Families1,304 (13.8%)$113,542
5-Person Families721 (7.6%)$87,731
6-Person Families158 (1.7%)$97,500
7+ Person Families11 (0.1%)$0
Total9,451 (100.0%)$89,047

Family Income by Number of Earners in Jefferson City

The median family income in Jefferson City is $89,047, with families comprising 3+ earners (1,028) having the highest median family income of $145,195, while families with 1 earner (2,665) have the lowest median family income of $46,065, accounting for 10.9% and 28.2% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Jefferson City
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners1,344 (14.2%)$60,563
1 Earner2,665 (28.2%)$46,065
2 Earners4,414 (46.7%)$98,138
3+ Earners1,028 (10.9%)$145,195
Total9,451 (100.0%)$89,047

Household Income in Jefferson City

Household Income Brackets in Jefferson City

With 3,236 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Jefferson City, accounting for 19.2% of all households. In contrast, only 640 households (3.8%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Jefferson City
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0009775.8%
$10,000 to $14,9996403.8%
$15,000 to $24,9991,71910.2%
$25,000 to $34,9991,1636.9%
$35,000 to $49,9992,07312.3%
$50,000 to $74,9993,23619.2%
$75,000 to $99,9992,42714.4%
$100,000 to $149,9992,56215.2%
$150,000 to $199,9991,3147.8%
$200,000+7414.4%

Household Income by Householder Age in Jefferson City

The median household income in Jefferson City is $63,649, with the highest median household income of $78,218 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 5,900 households (35.0%) 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 678 households (4.0%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Jefferson City
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years678 (4.0%)$0
25 to 44 Years5,818 (34.5%)$65,714
45 to 64 Years5,900 (35.0%)$78,218
65+ Years4,456 (26.4%)$49,837
Total16,852 (100.0%)$63,649

Poverty in Jefferson City

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Jefferson City

With 9.5% poverty level for males and 14.9% for females among the residents of Jefferson City, 16 and 17 year old males and 12 to 14 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 135 males (31.6%) and 229 females (31.5%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Jefferson City
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years299 (23.0%)214 (16.1%)
5 Years22 (7.4%)1 (0.5%)
6 to 11 Years277 (20.8%)161 (11.4%)
12 to 14 Years86 (17.3%)229 (31.5%)
15 Years48 (19.4%)40 (23.9%)
16 and 17 Years135 (31.6%)152 (28.2%)
18 to 24 Years164 (9.5%)289 (19.5%)
25 to 34 Years235 (9.1%)773 (26.4%)
35 to 44 Years75 (3.0%)321 (12.4%)
45 to 54 Years145 (6.3%)108 (5.1%)
55 to 64 Years82 (3.5%)383 (14.1%)
65 to 74 Years76 (4.7%)162 (8.1%)
75 Years and over79 (7.8%)146 (8.4%)
Total1,723 (9.5%)2,979 (14.9%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Jefferson City

According to the poverty statistics in Jefferson City, males aged 35 to 44 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 97.0% of males and 99.5% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Jefferson City
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,000 (77.0%)1,113 (83.9%)
5 Years275 (92.6%)184 (99.5%)
6 to 11 Years1,055 (79.2%)1,247 (88.6%)
12 to 14 Years410 (82.7%)497 (68.5%)
15 Years200 (80.6%)127 (76.0%)
16 and 17 Years292 (68.4%)386 (71.8%)
18 to 24 Years1,560 (90.5%)1,192 (80.5%)
25 to 34 Years2,354 (90.9%)2,161 (73.7%)
35 to 44 Years2,452 (97.0%)2,263 (87.6%)
45 to 54 Years2,172 (93.7%)2,032 (95.0%)
55 to 64 Years2,233 (96.5%)2,339 (85.9%)
65 to 74 Years1,531 (95.3%)1,835 (91.9%)
75 Years and over933 (92.2%)1,586 (91.6%)
Total16,467 (90.5%)16,962 (85.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Jefferson City

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Jefferson City show that 2.4% or 170 of the total 7,033 families live below the poverty line. Families with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate of 5.3%, comprising of 106 families. On the other hand, families with 3 or 4 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Jefferson City
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children4,380 (98.6%)64 (1.4%)
1 or 2 Children1,908 (94.7%)106 (5.3%)
3 or 4 Children573 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total6,863 (97.6%)170 (2.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Jefferson City

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Jefferson City
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)25 (5.2%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)620 (47.7%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)126 (72.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)780 (39.8%)

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

The poverty data for Jefferson City shows that 170 of the married-couple family households (2.4%) and 780 of the single-parent households (32.3%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 106 households (5.3%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 9 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Jefferson City
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children64 (1.4%)25 (3.8%)
1 or 2 Children106 (5.3%)620 (40.1%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)126 (63.3%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
Total170 (2.4%)780 (32.3%)

Employment Characteristics in Jefferson City

Employment by Class of Employer in Jefferson City

Among the 20,631 employed individuals in Jefferson City, private company employees (12,165 | 59.0%), state government employees (3,446 | 16.7%), and not-for-profit organizations (1,917 | 9.3%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Jefferson City
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees12,16559.0%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)4472.2%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)1,0705.2%
Not-for-profit Organizations1,9179.3%
Local Government Employees1,2095.9%
State Government Employees3,44616.7%
Federal Government Employees3471.7%
Unpaid Family Workers300.2%
Total20,631100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Jefferson City

According to the labor force statistics for Jefferson City, out of the total population over 16 years of age (34,990), 61.0% or 21,344 individuals are in the labor force, with 2.9% or 619 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 82.6% or 2,689 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 9.1% or 79 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Jefferson City
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years864 (43.5%)79 (9.1%)
20 to 24 Years2,436 (78.4%)134 (5.5%)
25 to 29 Years2,689 (82.6%)73 (2.7%)
30 to 34 Years2,364 (76.2%)106 (4.5%)
35 to 44 Years4,529 (73.1%)27 (0.6%)
45 to 54 Years3,690 (73.8%)125 (3.4%)
55 to 59 Years1,854 (73.2%)24 (1.3%)
60 to 64 Years1,565 (52.8%)3 (0.2%)
65 to 74 Years1,143 (29.3%)51 (4.5%)
75 Years and over189 (6.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total21,344 (61.0%)619 (2.9%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Jefferson City

According to labor force statistics for Jefferson City, 72.4% of individuals (16,687) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (23,049) are in the labor force, with 2.2% or 367 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 87.5% or 6,889 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 2.9% or 121 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Jefferson City
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School839 (38.4%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma4,171 (64.0%)189 (2.9%)
College / Associate Degree4,792 (74.0%)168 (2.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher6,889 (87.5%)126 (1.6%)
Total16,687 (72.4%)507 (2.2%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Jefferson City

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Jefferson City are Community & Social Service (2,704 | 13.1%), Management (1,821 | 8.8%), Business & Financial (1,761 | 8.5%), Education Instruction & Library (1,414 | 6.8%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (1,255 | 6.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Jefferson City

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Jefferson City, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (98.2%), Life, Physical & Social Science (90.6%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (83.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (78.5%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (78.0%), and Health Technologists (75.4%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Jefferson City
OccupationMaleFemale
Management936 (51.4%)885 (48.6%)
Business & Financial753 (42.8%)1,008 (57.2%)
Computers, Engineering & Science1,048 (83.5%)207 (16.5%)
Computers & Mathematics576 (75.6%)186 (24.4%)
Architecture & Engineering327 (98.2%)6 (1.8%)
Life, Physical & Social Science145 (90.6%)15 (9.4%)
Community & Social Service 1,003 (37.1%)1,701 (62.9%)
Education, Arts & Media158 (45.3%)191 (54.7%)
Legal Services & Support223 (64.4%)123 (35.5%)
Education Instruction & Library304 (21.5%)1,110 (78.5%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment318 (53.4%)277 (46.6%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating231 (22.0%)818 (78.0%)
Health Technologists149 (24.5%)458 (75.4%)
Total (Category)3,971 (46.2%)4,619 (53.8%)
Total (Overall)10,469 (50.7%)10,191 (49.3%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Jefferson City are Food Preparation & Serving (916 | 4.4%), Cleaning & Maintenance (830 | 4.0%), Security & Protection (632 | 3.1%), Healthcare Support (590 | 2.9%), and Personal Care & Service (539 | 2.6%).
Services Occupations in Jefferson City

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Jefferson City, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (91.3%), Security & Protection (84.5%), and Law Enforcement (80.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (99.3%), Personal Care & Service (90.5%), and Food Preparation & Serving (50.7%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Jefferson City
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support4 (0.7%)586 (99.3%)
Security & Protection534 (84.5%)98 (15.5%)
Firefighting & Prevention220 (91.3%)21 (8.7%)
Law Enforcement314 (80.3%)77 (19.7%)
Food Preparation & Serving452 (49.3%)464 (50.7%)
Cleaning & Maintenance562 (67.7%)268 (32.3%)
Personal Care & Service51 (9.5%)488 (90.5%)
Total (Category)1,603 (45.7%)1,904 (54.3%)
Total (Overall)10,469 (50.7%)10,191 (49.3%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Jefferson City are Office & Administration (2,523 | 12.2%), and Sales & Related (2,140 | 10.4%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Jefferson City

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Jefferson City
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related1,003 (46.9%)1,137 (53.1%)
Office & Administration686 (27.2%)1,837 (72.8%)
Total (Category)1,689 (36.2%)2,974 (63.8%)
Total (Overall)10,469 (50.7%)10,191 (49.3%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Jefferson City are Construction & Extraction (1,147 | 5.6%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (590 | 2.9%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Jefferson City

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Jefferson City
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction1,080 (94.2%)67 (5.8%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair581 (98.5%)9 (1.5%)
Total (Category)1,661 (95.6%)76 (4.4%)
Total (Overall)10,469 (50.7%)10,191 (49.3%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Jefferson City are Production (994 | 4.8%), Material Moving (595 | 2.9%), and Transportation (574 | 2.8%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Jefferson City

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Jefferson City
OccupationMaleFemale
Production588 (59.2%)406 (40.8%)
Transportation544 (94.8%)30 (5.2%)
Material Moving413 (69.4%)182 (30.6%)
Total (Category)1,545 (71.4%)618 (28.6%)
Total (Overall)10,469 (50.7%)10,191 (49.3%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Jefferson City

Employment Industries in Jefferson City

The major employment industries in Jefferson City include Public Administration (3,185 | 15.4%), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,645 | 12.8%), Retail Trade (2,458 | 11.9%), Educational Services (1,866 | 9.0%), and Finance & Insurance (1,553 | 7.5%).
Employment Industries in Jefferson City

Employment Industries by Sex in Jefferson City

The Jefferson City industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), and Enterprise Management (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (80.1%), Educational Services (72.7%), and Accommodation & Food Services (59.5%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Jefferson City
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting42 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction1,236 (94.2%)76 (5.8%)
Manufacturing773 (55.4%)623 (44.6%)
Wholesale Trade284 (80.2%)70 (19.8%)
Retail Trade1,355 (55.1%)1,103 (44.9%)
Transportation & Warehousing536 (76.1%)168 (23.9%)
Utilities130 (82.8%)27 (17.2%)
Information286 (61.0%)183 (39.0%)
Finance & Insurance709 (45.7%)844 (54.3%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing78 (46.4%)90 (53.6%)
Professional & Scientific781 (59.1%)540 (40.9%)
Enterprise Management16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support468 (65.6%)245 (34.4%)
Educational Services509 (27.3%)1,357 (72.7%)
Health Care & Social Assistance526 (19.9%)2,119 (80.1%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation191 (64.5%)105 (35.5%)
Accommodation & Food Services501 (40.5%)737 (59.5%)
Public Administration1,634 (51.3%)1,551 (48.7%)
Total10,469 (50.7%)10,191 (49.3%)

Education in Jefferson City

School Enrollment in Jefferson City

The most common levels of schooling among the 9,286 students in Jefferson City are high school (2,101 | 22.6%), college / undergraduate (2,055 | 22.1%), and middle school (1,907 | 20.5%).
School Enrollment in Jefferson City
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool3663.9%
Kindergarten4134.4%
Elementary School1,87920.2%
Middle School1,90720.5%
High School2,10122.6%
College / Undergraduate2,05522.1%
Graduate / Professional5656.1%
Total9,286100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Jefferson City

Out of a total of 9,286 students who are enrolled in schools in Jefferson City, 2,591 (27.9%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 6,695 (72.1%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 500 (72.7% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 1,042 (84.9% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Jefferson City
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds165 (66.5%)83 (33.5%)
5 to 9 Year Old1,590 (76.2%)497 (23.8%)
10 to 14 Year Olds1,636 (70.3%)691 (29.7%)
15 to 17 Year Olds1,133 (81.9%)251 (18.1%)
18 to 19 Year Olds492 (78.6%)134 (21.4%)
20 to 24 Year Olds1,042 (84.9%)186 (15.1%)
25 to 34 Year Olds449 (64.3%)249 (35.7%)
35 Years and over188 (27.3%)500 (72.7%)
Total6,695 (72.1%)2,591 (27.9%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Jefferson City

Business (3,086 | 26.7%), education (1,667 | 14.4%), science & technology (930 | 8.1%), bio, nature & agricultural (774 | 6.7%), and arts & humanities (765 | 6.6%) are the most common fields of study among 11,543 individuals in Jefferson City who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Jefferson City
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics6605.7%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural7746.7%
Physical & Health Sciences2812.4%
Psychology3623.1%
Social Sciences5384.7%
Engineering5845.1%
Multidisciplinary Studies1040.9%
Science & Technology9308.1%
Business3,08626.7%
Education1,66714.4%
Literature & Languages3523.0%
Liberal Arts & History5935.1%
Visual & Performing Arts4003.5%
Communications4473.9%
Arts & Humanities7656.6%
Total11,543100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Jefferson City

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Jefferson City

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Jefferson City are males with 2 vehicles (4,520, accounting for 43.9%) and females with 2 vehicles (3,738, making up 44.8%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Jefferson City
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle131 (1.3%)171 (1.7%)
1 Vehicle2,690 (26.1%)3,091 (30.7%)
2 Vehicles4,520 (43.9%)3,738 (37.1%)
3 Vehicles1,854 (18.0%)1,935 (19.2%)
4 Vehicles963 (9.3%)1,066 (10.6%)
5 or more Vehicles144 (1.4%)82 (0.8%)
Total10,302 (100.0%)10,083 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Jefferson City

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Jefferson City are 10 to 14 minutes (5,678 commuters, 29.5%), 5 to 9 minutes (4,168 commuters, 21.6%), and 15 to 19 minutes (3,924 commuters, 20.4%).
Commute Time in Jefferson City
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes7974.1%
5 to 9 Minutes4,16821.6%
10 to 14 Minutes5,67829.5%
15 to 19 Minutes3,92420.4%
20 to 24 Minutes1,5738.2%
25 to 29 Minutes5242.7%
30 to 34 Minutes9825.1%
35 to 39 Minutes4892.5%
40 to 44 Minutes5492.9%
45 to 59 Minutes3231.7%
60 to 89 Minutes910.5%
90 or more Minutes1730.9%

Commute Time by Sex in Jefferson City

The most common commute times in Jefferson City are 10 to 14 minutes (2,774 commuters, 28.1%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (2,904 commuters, 30.9%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Jefferson City
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes443 (4.5%)354 (3.8%)
5 to 9 Minutes1,939 (19.6%)2,229 (23.7%)
10 to 14 Minutes2,774 (28.1%)2,904 (30.9%)
15 to 19 Minutes1,795 (18.2%)2,129 (22.7%)
20 to 24 Minutes852 (8.6%)721 (7.7%)
25 to 29 Minutes339 (3.4%)185 (2.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes679 (6.9%)303 (3.2%)
35 to 39 Minutes238 (2.4%)251 (2.7%)
40 to 44 Minutes404 (4.1%)145 (1.5%)
45 to 59 Minutes219 (2.2%)104 (1.1%)
60 to 89 Minutes67 (0.7%)24 (0.3%)
90 or more Minutes137 (1.4%)36 (0.4%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Jefferson City

The most frequent times of departure to work in Jefferson City are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (2,313, 23.4%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (1,769, 18.9%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Jefferson City
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM243 (2.5%)290 (3.1%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM193 (1.9%)266 (2.8%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM421 (4.3%)191 (2.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM799 (8.1%)639 (6.8%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM1,002 (10.1%)1,364 (14.5%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM2,313 (23.4%)1,434 (15.3%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM1,878 (19.0%)1,769 (18.9%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM711 (7.2%)1,063 (11.3%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM178 (1.8%)404 (4.3%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM432 (4.4%)539 (5.7%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM352 (3.6%)319 (3.4%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM119 (1.2%)158 (1.7%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM536 (5.4%)515 (5.5%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM709 (7.2%)434 (4.6%)
Total9,886 (100.0%)9,385 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Jefferson City

Occupancy by Ownership in Jefferson City

Of the total 16,852 dwellings in Jefferson City, owner-occupied units account for 9,982 (59.2%), while renter-occupied units make up 6,870 (40.8%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Jefferson City
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units9,98259.2%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units6,87040.8%
Total Occupied Housing Units16,852100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Jefferson City

Occupancy by Household Size in Jefferson City
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household6,53338.8%
2-Person Household5,48932.6%
3-Person Household2,26613.5%
4+ Person Household2,56415.2%
Total Housing Units16,852100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Jefferson City

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Jefferson City
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household2,965 (45.4%)3,568 (54.6%)
2-Person Household3,859 (70.3%)1,630 (29.7%)
3-Person Household1,465 (64.6%)801 (35.3%)
4+ Person Household1,693 (66.0%)871 (34.0%)
Total Housing Units9,982 (59.2%)6,870 (40.8%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Jefferson City

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Jefferson City
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School360 (35.0%)667 (64.9%)
High School Diploma2,057 (50.1%)2,046 (49.9%)
College/Associate Degree2,340 (49.5%)2,383 (50.5%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher5,225 (74.7%)1,774 (25.4%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Jefferson City

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Jefferson City
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years3,98023.6%
35 to 44 Years2,51614.9%
45 to 54 Years2,69816.0%
55 to 64 Years3,20219.0%
65 to 74 Years2,50514.9%
75 to 84 Years1,2617.5%
85 Years and Over6904.1%
Total16,852100.0%

Housing Finances in Jefferson City

Median Income by Occupancy in Jefferson City

Median Income by Occupancy in Jefferson City
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied9,982 (59.2%)$89,204
Renter-Occupied6,870 (40.8%)$36,226
Average16,852 (100.0%)$63,649

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Jefferson City

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Jefferson City
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000171 (1.7%)383 (5.6%)
$5,000 to $9,99951 (0.5%)372 (5.4%)
$10,000 to $14,999129 (1.3%)504 (7.3%)
$15,000 to $19,99942 (0.4%)549 (8.0%)
$20,000 to $24,999335 (3.4%)790 (11.5%)
$25,000 to $34,999472 (4.7%)685 (10.0%)
$35,000 to $49,999927 (9.3%)1,138 (16.6%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,818 (18.2%)1,424 (20.7%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,904 (19.1%)522 (7.6%)
$100,000 to $149,9992,264 (22.7%)304 (4.4%)
$150,000 or more1,869 (18.7%)199 (2.9%)
Total9,982 (100.0%)6,870 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Jefferson City

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Jefferson City
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300322 (3.2%)257 (3.7%)
$300 to $4991,744 (17.5%)583 (8.5%)
$500 to $7992,333 (23.4%)2,990 (43.5%)
$800 to $999773 (7.7%)1,210 (17.6%)
$1,000 to $1,4992,736 (27.4%)1,370 (19.9%)
$1,500 to $1,9991,411 (14.1%)145 (2.1%)
$2,000 to $2,499275 (2.8%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,999110 (1.1%)25 (0.4%)
$3,000 or more278 (2.8%)46 (0.7%)
Total9,982 (100.0%)6,870 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Jefferson City

Housing Structures in Jefferson City

Housing Structures in Jefferson City
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached11,00465.3%
Single Unit, Attached5173.1%
2 Unit Apartments1,0005.9%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments1,4238.4%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments9445.6%
10 or more Apartments1,74910.4%
Mobile Home / Other2151.3%
Total16,852100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Jefferson City

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Jefferson City
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached9,272 (84.3%)1,732 (15.7%)
Single Unit, Attached263 (50.9%)254 (49.1%)
2 Unit Apartments111 (11.1%)889 (88.9%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments132 (9.3%)1,291 (90.7%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments11 (1.2%)933 (98.8%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)1,749 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other193 (89.8%)22 (10.2%)
Total9,982 (59.2%)6,870 (40.8%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Jefferson City

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Jefferson City
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)117 (1.7%)
2 or 3 Rooms55 (0.5%)1,724 (25.1%)
4 or 5 Rooms1,787 (17.9%)3,346 (48.7%)
6 or 7 Rooms3,512 (35.2%)1,140 (16.6%)
8 or more Rooms4,628 (46.4%)543 (7.9%)
Total9,982 (100.0%)6,870 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Jefferson City

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Jefferson City
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas5,519 (55.3%)1,939 (28.2%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas125 (1.3%)121 (1.8%)
Electricity4,178 (41.9%)4,718 (68.7%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels149 (1.5%)12 (0.2%)
No Fuel Used11 (0.1%)80 (1.2%)
Total9,982 (100.0%)6,870 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Jefferson City

Household Vehicle Usage in Jefferson City
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle158 (1.6%)950 (13.8%)
1 Vehicle2,966 (29.7%)3,777 (55.0%)
2 Vehicles4,374 (43.8%)1,903 (27.7%)
3 or more Vehicles2,484 (24.9%)240 (3.5%)
Total9,982 (100.0%)6,870 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Jefferson City

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Jefferson City

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units4,0315,951
Median Property Value$196,900$184,900
Median Household Income$69,688$1,244
Monthly Housing Costs$498$278
Real Estate Taxes$1,788$94

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Jefferson City

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Jefferson City
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000187 (4.6%)300 (5.0%)
$50,000 to $99,999337 (8.4%)254 (4.3%)
$100,000 to $299,9992,703 (67.1%)4,569 (76.8%)
$300,000 to $499,999589 (14.6%)584 (9.8%)
$500,000 to $749,999178 (4.4%)184 (3.1%)
$750,000 to $999,99928 (0.7%)21 (0.4%)
$1,000,000 or more9 (0.2%)39 (0.7%)
Total4,031 (100.0%)5,951 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Jefferson City

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Jefferson City
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000148 (3.7%)91 (1.5%)
$10,000 to $24,999374 (9.3%)74 (1.2%)
$25,000 to $34,999403 (10.0%)132 (2.2%)
$35,000 to $49,999491 (12.2%)69 (1.2%)
$50,000 to $74,999763 (18.9%)436 (7.3%)
$75,000 to $99,999524 (13.0%)1,055 (17.7%)
$100,000 to $149,999703 (17.4%)1,380 (23.2%)
$150,000 or more625 (15.5%)1,561 (26.2%)
Total4,031 (100.0%)5,951 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Jefferson City

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Jefferson City
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x1,426 (35.4%)97,330 (1,635.5%)
2.0x to 2.9x814 (20.2%)3,019 (50.7%)
3.0x to 3.9x523 (13.0%)2,029 (34.1%)
4.0x or more1,255 (31.1%)303 (5.1%)
Total4,031 (100.0%)5,951 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Jefferson City

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Jefferson City
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800294 (7.3%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499997 (24.7%)478 (8.0%)
$800 to $1,4992,626 (65.1%)1,991 (33.5%)
Total4,031 (100.0%)5,951 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Jefferson City

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Jefferson City

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Jefferson City
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years3,006 (96.7%)102 (3.3%)
6 to 18 Years5,654 (93.9%)369 (6.1%)
19 to 25 Years3,296 (85.9%)541 (14.1%)
26 to 34 Years4,319 (84.9%)771 (15.1%)
35 to 44 Years4,413 (86.3%)698 (13.7%)
45 to 54 Years3,946 (88.5%)511 (11.5%)
55 to 64 Years4,705 (93.8%)309 (6.2%)
65 to 74 Years3,597 (99.8%)7 (0.2%)
75 Years and older2,744 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total35,680 (91.5%)3,308 (8.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Jefferson City

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Jefferson City
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born3,006 (96.7%)102 (3.3%)
Foreign Born, Citizen5,654 (93.9%)369 (6.1%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen3,296 (85.9%)541 (14.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Jefferson City

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Jefferson City
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0004,132 (84.5%)758 (15.5%)
$25,000 to $49,9994,688 (88.0%)638 (12.0%)
$50,000 to $74,9996,482 (89.9%)724 (10.1%)
$75,000 to $99,9996,139 (93.8%)407 (6.2%)
$100,000 and over13,480 (95.9%)581 (4.1%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Jefferson City

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Jefferson City
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 61,094 (35.2%)1,954 (62.9%)
6 to 18 Years2,314 (38.4%)3,601 (59.8%)
19 to 25 Years481 (12.5%)2,945 (76.7%)
25 to 34 Years555 (10.9%)3,878 (76.2%)
35 to 44 Years376 (7.4%)4,171 (81.6%)
45 to 54 Years496 (11.1%)3,630 (81.4%)
55 to 64 Years843 (16.8%)4,273 (85.2%)
65 to 74 Years3,354 (93.1%)2,377 (65.9%)
75 Years and over2,729 (99.5%)1,806 (65.8%)
Total12,242 (31.4%)28,635 (73.5%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Jefferson City

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Jefferson City
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years269 (9.2%)181 (5.9%)
18 to 34 Years301 (6.4%)307 (6.5%)
35 to 64 Years909 (12.7%)889 (11.9%)
65 to 74 Years272 (16.9%)386 (19.3%)
75 Years and over469 (46.3%)607 (35.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Jefferson City

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Jefferson City: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years5 (0.1%)44 (0.9%)
35 to 64 Years216 (3.0%)192 (2.6%)
65 to 74 Years193 (12.0%)129 (6.5%)
75 Years and over180 (17.8%)253 (14.6%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Jefferson City: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years60 (2.1%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)39 (0.8%)
35 to 64 Years129 (1.8%)191 (2.6%)
65 to 74 Years19 (1.2%)56 (2.8%)
75 Years and over16 (1.6%)43 (2.5%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Jefferson City: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years224 (7.6%)147 (4.8%)
18 to 34 Years296 (6.3%)158 (3.3%)
35 to 64 Years391 (5.5%)425 (5.7%)
65 to 74 Years37 (2.3%)115 (5.8%)
75 Years and over77 (7.6%)130 (7.5%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Jefferson City: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years36 (1.2%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)36 (0.8%)
35 to 64 Years358 (5.0%)440 (5.9%)
65 to 74 Years115 (7.2%)109 (5.5%)
75 Years and over374 (37.0%)312 (18.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Jefferson City: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years92 (3.1%)22 (0.7%)
18 to 34 Years3 (0.1%)6 (0.1%)
35 to 64 Years96 (1.3%)161 (2.2%)
65 to 74 Years31 (1.9%)83 (4.2%)
75 Years and over90 (8.9%)139 (8.0%)

Technology Access in Jefferson City

Computing Device Access in Jefferson City

Computing Device Access in Jefferson City
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop12,98977.1%
Smartphone14,75587.6%
Tablet10,08159.8%
No Computing Device1,0376.1%
Total16,852100.0%

Internet Access in Jefferson City

Internet Access in Jefferson City
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet420.3%
Broadband Home11,76269.8%
Cellular Data Only1,6749.9%
Satellite Internet1,1947.1%
No Internet2,91017.3%
Total16,852100.0%

Jefferson City Summary

Jefferson City, Missouri is the capital of the state of Missouri and the county seat of Cole County. It is located on the northern edge of the Ozark Plateau on the southern bank of the Missouri River, near the geographic center of the state. The city has a population of 43,079, according to the 2019 U.S. Census, making it the 15th most populous city in the state.

History

Jefferson City was founded in 1821 by Thomas Jefferson, who named it after himself. It was chosen as the state capital in 1826, and the first state capitol building was completed in 1836. The city was incorporated in 1839 and has since grown to become the state’s political and cultural center.

Geography

Jefferson City is located in the center of the state of Missouri, on the northern edge of the Ozark Plateau. It is situated on the southern bank of the Missouri River, near the geographic center of the state. The city has a total area of 24.2 square miles, of which 23.7 square miles is land and 0.5 square miles is water.

Economy

Jefferson City’s economy is largely based on government and public services, with the state government being the largest employer in the city. Other major employers include St. Mary’s Health Center, Lincoln University, and the Missouri Department of Corrections. The city also has a growing tourism industry, with attractions such as the Missouri State Capitol, the Missouri State Museum, and the Missouri State Penitentiary.

Demographics

According to the 2019 U.S. Census, Jefferson City has a population of 43,079. The racial makeup of the city is 79.2% White, 14.2% African American, 0.5% Native American, 1.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.3% from other races, and 2.9% from two or more races. The median household income is $45,945, and the median family income is $54,945. The per capita income is $25,945.
Jefferson City is a diverse and vibrant city with a rich history and a bright future. It is home to a variety of businesses, attractions, and cultural institutions, and is a great place to live, work, and play.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Jefferson City?
Total Population of Jefferson City is 42,644.
What is the Total Male Population of Jefferson City?
Total Male Population of Jefferson City is 21,922.
What is the Total Female Population of Jefferson City?
Total Female Population of Jefferson City is 20,722.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Jefferson City?
There are 105.79 Males per 100 Females in Jefferson City.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Jefferson City?
There are 94.53 Females per 100 Males in Jefferson City.
What is the Median Population Age in Jefferson City?
Median Population Age in Jefferson City is 38.5 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Jefferson City
Average Family Size in Jefferson City is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Jefferson City
Average Household Size in Jefferson City is 2.3 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Jefferson City?
Per Capita income in Jefferson City is $33,561.
What is the Median Family Income in Jefferson City?
Median Family Income in Jefferson City is $89,047.
What is the Median Household income in Jefferson City?
Median Household Income in Jefferson City is $63,649.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Jefferson City?
Income or Wage Gap in Jefferson City is 28.5%.
Women in Jefferson City earn 71.5 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Jefferson City?
Family Income Deficit in Jefferson City is $10,357.
Families that are below poverty line in Jefferson City earn $10,357 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Jefferson City?
Inequality or Gini Index in Jefferson City is 0.43.
How Large is the Labor Force in Jefferson City?
There are 21,344 People in the Labor Forcein in Jefferson City.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Jefferson City?
61.0% of People are in the Labor Force in Jefferson City.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Jefferson City?
Unemployment Rate in Jefferson City is 2.9%.