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Jefferson

Maryland · 3,314 residents · 2.786 sq mi
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Jefferson is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $150,854. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value is $533,100. Poverty is rare here, at 2.0% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
47% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

3,314
+15%since 2023
from 2,891 in 2023
2010 – 2024
1,190 / sq mi
+15%since 2023
from 1,038 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
39.4
−4%since 2023
from 41.2 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
2K2K3K3K3K201020202024Jefferson
20243K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$150,854
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $145,664 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$68,373
+11%since 2023
from $61,788 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
82.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 80.3% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
2.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 4.1% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.400
+6%since 2023
from 0.377 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade13.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Information8%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$533,100
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $479,400 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
$1,379
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,347 in 2023
US average: $1,442
86.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2023
from 81.0% in 2023
13.8% rent
0.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 1.1% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
10.8%
−3.3 ptssince 2023
from 14.1% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
3.2%
−4.6 ptssince 2023
from 7.7% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
3.5
+7%since 2023
from 3.3 in 2023
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic81.2%(2,348)
Black6.7%(193)
Hispanic / Latino7.7%(224)
Asian2.2%(64)
Other2.1%(62)
Diversity Score41.1%(1,189)
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.2%(2,791)
Black6.7%(222)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(210)
Asian1.2%(39)
Other1.6%(52)
Diversity Score35.2%(1,168)
35
−14%since 2023
from 41 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

47.4%
+7.4 ptssince 2023
from 40.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 98.1% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
23.4%
+7.3 ptssince 2023
from 16.1% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

29.4 min
+14%since 2023
from 25.8 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
66.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 68.5% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
5.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 3.7% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 1.7% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
26.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2023
from 22.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 1.9% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
1.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 1.5% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

2.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 2.4% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
73.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 73.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
14.6%
−4.4 ptssince 2023
from 19.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
62.7%
+5.4 ptssince 2023
from 57.3% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

50.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 49.6% in 2023
49.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 50.4% in 2023
4.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 6.4% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
8.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 6.4% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
8.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 11.3% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
0.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 1.3% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
98.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 97.7% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
96.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 93.8% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
2.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 4.2% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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How many people live in Jefferson, Maryland?

Jefferson, Maryland has about 3,314 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Jefferson, Maryland?

The typical household in Jefferson, Maryland earns about $150,854 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jefferson, Maryland expensive?

In Jefferson, Maryland, the median home is worth about $533,100, and the typical rent is about $1,379 a month.

How educated are people in Jefferson, Maryland?

About 47.4% of adults age 25 and over in Jefferson, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jefferson, Maryland?

About 2.0% of people in Jefferson, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

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

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