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Jefferson

Iowa · 4,626 residents · 6.016 sq mi
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Jefferson has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $32,818. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $60,100. With a median age of 43.1, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 43.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

4,626
+8%since 1990
from 4,292 in 1990
1990 – 2025
769 / sq mi
+8%since 1990
from 713 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
43.1
+5%since 1990
from 41.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Jefferson
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$32,818
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,133 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,441
+47%since 1990
from $11,839 in 1990
US average: $21,522
7.3%
−5.4 ptssince 1990
from 12.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$60,100
+29%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$342
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $278 in 1990
US average: $602
75.3%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 74.0% in 1990
24.7% rent
1.8
+14%since 1990
from 1.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(4,252)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(37)
Asian0.6%(24)
Diversity Score4.4%(189)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(4,483)
Black0.1%(5)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(80)
Asian0.4%(18)
Diversity Score5.5%(255)
6
+25%since 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.6%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 16.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
84.5%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 83.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.9%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 4.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.6 min
−4%since 1990
from 14.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Jefferson, Iowa?

Jefferson, Iowa has about 4,626 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Jefferson, Iowa?

The typical household in Jefferson, Iowa earns about $32,818 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jefferson, Iowa expensive?

In Jefferson, Iowa, the median home is worth about $60,100, and the typical rent is about $342 a month.

How educated are people in Jefferson, Iowa?

About 15.6% of adults age 25 and over in Jefferson, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jefferson, Iowa?

About 7.3% of people in Jefferson, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jefferson, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Jefferson, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 334 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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