Jefferson County, IN Demographics
What is the population of Jefferson County?
There are 40,570 residents in Jefferson County, with a median age of 42.4. Of this, 48.48% are males and 51.52% are females. US-born citizens make up 98.23% of the resident pool in Jefferson County, while non-US-born citizens account for 1.06%. Additionally, 0.71% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 35,698 people in Jefferson County currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 40,570 | 1.2% |
| Male Population | 19,668 | 2.3% |
| Female Population | 20,902 | 0.3% |
Male Population 48.48%
Female Population 51.52%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 42.4 | 0.0% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 39,852 | 1.2% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 429 | 4.4% |
| Not Citizen | 289 | -1.7% |
Citizen U.S. Born 98.23%
Citizen not U.S. Born 1.06%
Not Citizen 0.71%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Same County | 2,568 | -16.1% |
| Moved from Same State | 1,438 | -7.0% |
| Moved from Different State | 524 | -29.5% |
| Same House as Last Year | 35,698 | 3.8% |
Moved from Same County 6.38%
Moved from Same State 3.57%
Moved from Different State 1.3%
Same House as Last Year 88.74%
What are the employment statistics in Jefferson County?
White-collar workers make up 65.73% of the working population in Jefferson County, while blue-collar employees account for 34.27%. There are also 1,566 entrepreneurs in Jefferson County (8.19% of the workforce); 13,144 workers employed in private companies (68.72%); and 2,728 people working in governmental institutions (14.26%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 12,572 | 3.1% |
| Blue Collar | 6,555 | 5.0% |
White Collar 65.73%
Blue Collar 34.27%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 1,566 | 0.6% |
| Private Companies | 13,144 | 3.6% |
| Governmental Workers | 2,728 | 14.5% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 1,689 | -6.3% |
Self Employees 8.19%
Private Companies 68.72%
Governmental Workers 14.26%
Not for Profit Companies 8.83%
How many households are there in Jefferson County?
There are a total of 15,854 households in Jefferson County, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 64.02% of these Jefferson County households, while non-family units account for the remaining 35.98%. Additionally, 31.77% of households have children and 68.23% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 15,854 | 2.8% |
| Average People per Household | 3 | N/A |
| Family Households | 10,150 | 1.3% |
| Non-Family Households | 5,704 | 5.5% |
Family Households 64.02%
Non-Family Households 35.98%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 5,037 | 5.2% |
| Households without Children | 10,817 | 1.7% |
Households with Children 31.77%
Households without Children 68.23%
What are the median and average incomes in Jefferson County?
The average annual household income in Jefferson County is $77,078, while the median household income sits at $70,913 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $70,625, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $76,614. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $68,154 and $44,464, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $77,078 | 9.2% |
| Median Household Income | $70,913 | 13.6% |
| People below Poverty Level | -5 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 33,162 | 2.7% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Jefferson County?
There are 17,745 housing units in Jefferson County, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1986. Of the 15,854 occupied housing units in Jefferson County, 73.6% are owner-occupied, while 26.4% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 58.3% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $197,900. In general, housing costs reach $827 per month in Jefferson County.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 17,745 | 2.2% |
| Median Year Built | 1986 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 3,195 | 0.7% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 623 | 6.0% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 1,609 | 28.2% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 2,115 | -7.4% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 2,795 | -6.1% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 1,641 | -7.5% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 2,690 | 0.4% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 2,169 | 13.6% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 824 | 20.5% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 84 | 75.0% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 15,854 | 2.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 11,668 | 3.1% |
| Renter Occupied | $4,186 | 1.9% |
Owner Occupied 73.6%
Renter Occupied 26.4%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 6,803 | 3.5% |
| Without Mortgage | 4,865 | 2.5% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $197,900 | 22.1% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $131,900 | 18.8% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $827 | 11.2% |
With Mortgage 58.3%
Without Mortgage 41.7%
What is the level of education in Jefferson County?
Approximately 47.15% of the population in Jefferson County holds a high school degree (that's 16,103 residents), while 25.14% have attained a college certificate (8,587 locals) and 9.13% have a bachelor's degree (3,118 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 1,033 | -1.4% |
| Some High School | 16,103 | 6.0% |
| Some College | 8,587 | -0.4% |
| Associate Degree | 3,480 | 13.2% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 3,118 | -4.9% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,829 | 2.8% |
No High School 3.02%
Some High School 47.15%
Some College 25.14%
Associate Degree 10.19%
Bachelor's Degree 9.13%
Graduate Degree 5.36%
What is the marital status of Jefferson County residents?
A total of 9,403 people in Jefferson County have never been married (which represents 27.51% of the total population), while 16,605 of them are wedded (48.59%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 430 (1.26%) and 5,615 (16.43%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 9,403 | 2.7% |
| Married | 16,605 | 1.4% |
| Separated | 430 | -11.7% |
| Widowed | 2,122 | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 5,615 | 5,615.0% |
Never Married 27.51%
Married 48.59%
Separated 1.26%
Widowed 6.21%
Divorced 16.43%
What are the most common means of transportation in Jefferson County?
The top three means of transportation people in Jefferson County use to get to work are: car, walking and taxi cab. A total of 17,120 residents commute by car, 372 prefer going to work by walking and 26 by taxi cab
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 17,120 | 3.3% |
| Bicycle | 10 | 42.9% |
| TaxiCab | 26 | 4.0% |
| Walk | 372 | 1.1% |
What is the median and average household income in Jefferson County by zipcode?
| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47224 | 522 | 161 | $55,568.00 | $70,087.00 |
| 47227 | 1,333 | 599 | $74,776.00 | $69,840.00 |
| 47230 | 1,882 | 764 | $74,083.00 | $78,373.00 |
| 47231 | 590 | 186 | $83,214.00 | $77,082.00 |
| 47243 | 6,024 | 1,858 | $62,823.00 | $80,383.00 |
| 47250 | 23,434 | 9,661 | $56,330.00 | $73,768.00 |
| 47270 | 432 | 177 | $72,344.00 | $85,332.00 |
| 47138 | 5,038 | 1,926 | $70,913.00 | $76,890.00 |
| 47147 | 1,315 | 522 | $49,840.00 | $81,947.00 |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 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.