Jefferson County Demographics
Population - Employment - Households - Income / Financial - Housing - Education - Marital Status - Means of Transport to Work - Median Income by Zipcode
What is the population of Jefferson County?
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There are 732,365 residents in Jefferson County, with a median age of 39.7. Of this, 49.68% are males and 50.32% are females. US-born citizens make up 91.8% of the resident pool in Jefferson County, while non-US-born citizens account for 4.96%. Additionally, 3.24% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 608,256 people in Jefferson County currently live in the same house as they did last year.
A total of 608,256 people in Jefferson County currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 732,365 | 1.0% |
| Male Population | 363,828 | 1.0% |
| Female Population | 368,537 | 0.9% |
Male Population 49.68 %
Female Population 50.32 %
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 39.7 | -0.3% |
| Citizen US Born | 672,309 | 1.1% |
| Citizen not US Born | 36,322 | 5.4% |
| Not Citizen | 23,734 | -7.3% |
Citizen US Born 91.8 %
Citizen not US Born 4.96 %
Not Citizen 3.24 %
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 3,277 | 4.9% |
| Moved from Same Country | 44,085 | 1.3% |
| Moved from Same State | 44,503 | 1.5% |
| Moved from Different State | 24,366 | 1.1% |
| Same House as Last Year | 608,256 | 0.9% |
Moved from Abroad 0.45 %
Moved from Same Country 6.08 %
Moved from Same State 6.14 %
Moved from Different State 3.36 %
Same House as Last Year 83.96 %
What are the employment statistics in Jefferson County?
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White-collar workers make up 84.12% of the working population in Jefferson County, while blue-collar employees account for 15.88%. There are also 47,285 entrepreneurs in Jefferson County (11.63% of the workforce); 276,961 workers employed in private companies (68.13%); and 52,372 people working in governmental institutions (12.88%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 341,976 | 1.8% |
| Blue Collar | 64,563 | -0.1% |
White Collar 84.12 %
Blue Collar 15.88 %
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 47,285 | -0.3% |
| Private Companies | 276,961 | 2.0% |
| Governmental Workers | 52,372 | 0.5% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 29,921 | 1.3% |
Self Employees 11.63 %
Private Companies 68.13 %
Governmental Workers 12.88 %
Not for Profit Companies 7.36 %
How many households are there in Jefferson County?
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There are a total of 298,034 households in Jefferson County, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 63.55% of these Jefferson County households, while non-family units account for the remaining 36.45%. Additionally, 27.49% of households have children and 72.51% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Households | 298,034 | 1.0% |
| Average People Per Household | 2 | -1.2% |
| Family Households | 189,405 | 1.1% |
| Non-family Households | 108,629 | 1.0% |
Family Households 63.55 %
Non-family Households 36.45 %
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 81,918 | 0.3% |
| Households without Children | 216,116 | 1.3% |
Households with Children 27.49 %
Households without Children 72.51 %
What are the median and average incomes in Jefferson County?
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The average annual household income in Jefferson County is $113,626, while the median household income sits at $89,904 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $94,622, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $100,648. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $45,320 and $61,900, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $113,626 | 5.7% |
| Median Household Income | $89,904 | 4.7% |
| People below Poverty Level | 50,769 | -2.2% |
| People above Poverty Level | 663,831 | 1.2% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Jefferson County?
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There are 309,642 housing units in Jefferson County, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1978. Of the 298,034 occupied housing units in Jefferson County, 69.39% are owner-occupied, while 30.61% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 72.45% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $387,950. In general, housing costs reach $1,534 per month in Jefferson County.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 72.45% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $387,950. In general, housing costs reach $1,534 per month in Jefferson County.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 309,642 | 1.1% |
| Median Year Built | 1978 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 10,803 | 1.0% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 6,324 | -3.3% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 26,579 | -1.6% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 38,155 | -0.7% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 82,413 | -0.7% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 49,384 | 3.4% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 48,381 | 0.8% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 31,601 | -1.9% |
| Built in 2010 or Later | 16,002 | 25.7% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 298,034 | 1.0% |
| Owner Occupied | 206,803 | 1.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 91,231 | 0.4% |
Owner Occupied 69.39 %
Renter Occupied 30.61 %
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 149,824 | 0.4% |
| Without Mortgage | 56,979 | 3.9% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $387,950 | 10.5% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $392,450 | 7.8% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,534 | 5.1% |
With Mortgage 72.45 %
Without Mortgage 27.55 %
What is the level of education in Jefferson County?
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Approximately 29.06% of the population in Jefferson County holds a high school degree (that's 150,181 residents), while 29.34% have attained a college certificate (151,587 locals) and 31.19% have a bachelor's degree (161,167 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 10,719 | -1.2% |
| Some High School | 150,181 | 0.2% |
| Some College | 151,587 | -0.8% |
| Associate Degree | 43,079 | 0.9% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 161,167 | 4.4% |
No High School 2.07 %
Some High School 29.06 %
Some College 29.34 %
Associate Degree 8.34 %
Bachelor's Degree 31.19 %
Graduate Degree 0 %
What is the marital status of Jefferson County residents?
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A total of 182,004 people in Jefferson County have never been married (which represents 29.38% of the total population), while 323,882 of them are wedded (52.28%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 7,514 (1.21%) and 76,657 (12.37%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 182,004 | 2.4% |
| Married | 323,882 | 0.5% |
| Separated | 7,514 | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 29,450 | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 76,657 | 2.7% |
Never Married 29.38 %
Married 52.28 %
Separated 1.21 %
Widowed 4.75 %
Divorced 12.37 %
What are the most common means of transportation in Jefferson County?
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The top three means of transportation people in Jefferson County use to get to work are: car, bus or trolley bus and walking. A total of 338,934 residents commute by car, 10,303 prefer going to work by bus or trolley bus and 5,603 by walking.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 338,934 | 0.7% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 10,303 | 1.3% |
| Railroad | 1,475 | 11.2% |
| Bicycle | 2,027 | 9.4% |
| Motorcycle | 540 | -9.6% |
| TaxiCab | 240 | 4.4% |
| Walk | 5,603 | 0.7% |
What is the median and average Household income in Jefferson County by Zipcode?
top| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80002 | 18,877 | 8,346 | $63,745.00 | $79,752.00 |
| 80003 | 36,480 | 14,301 | $66,114.00 | $83,448.00 |
| 80004 | 36,595 | 14,863 | $78,586.00 | $95,676.00 |
| 80005 | 28,737 | 11,078 | $107,300.00 | $124,692.00 |
| 80007 | 13,783 | 4,849 | $147,421.00 | $172,236.00 |
| 80020 | 50,491 | 19,767 | $94,439.00 | $117,708.00 |
| 80021 | 34,097 | 14,971 | $75,879.00 | $95,424.00 |
| 80031 | 35,741 | 13,441 | $82,271.00 | $102,204.00 |
| 80033 | 25,755 | 11,702 | $55,526.00 | $75,396.00 |
| 80123 | 47,821 | 19,755 | $83,074.00 | $112,284.00 |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2019 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.
