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Jefferson

Maryland · 2,111 residents · 2.786 sq mi
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Jefferson is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $91,875. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. 39% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $380,600. Households here earn about 30% more than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 37.2
More educated
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,111
+11%vs 2011
vs 1,895 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
758 / sq mi
+11%vs 2011
vs 680 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
41.4
−9%vs 2011
vs 45.7 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$91,875
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $110,859 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,852
−9%vs 2011
vs $48,074 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
59.6%
−8.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 68.2% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.3%
+3.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.9% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.408
+10%vs 2011
vs 0.372 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services11.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration11.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade6.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Information4.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Education & health services4.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$380,600
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $376,400 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$912
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $954 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
70.4%
−7.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 78.2% in 2011
14.1% rent
Vacancy rate
6.0%
+1.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.6% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.1%
+1.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 18.5% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
64.2%
+3.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 60.7% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.1
+22%vs 2011
vs 3.4 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic86.3%(1,635)
Black2.3%(43)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(77)
Asian4%(75)
Other3.4%(65)
Diversity Score31.3%(594)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(1,945)
Black2.2%(46)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(46)
Asian2%(43)
Other2.6%(55)
Diversity Score21%(444)
Diversity Score
21
−33%vs 2011
vs 31 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.3%
−3.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 42.6% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
97.3%
+0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 96.4% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
14.7%
−2.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.5% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.1 min
−3%vs 2011
vs 34.2 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.7%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 73.7% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.5%
+0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.7% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
3.8%
+0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.6% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.2%
−1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.2% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
11.1%
+5.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.7% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
27.9%
+2.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 25.9% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
57.0%
+1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 55.9% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.0%
−0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 46.2% in 2011
Female
54.0%
+0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 53.8% in 2011
Foreign born
9.4%
−2.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.8% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.9%
+1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.9% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jefferson, Maryland?

Jefferson, Maryland has about 2,111 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Jefferson, Maryland?

The typical household in Jefferson, Maryland earns about $91,875 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 $380,600, and the typical rent is about $912 a month.

How educated are people in Jefferson, Maryland?

About 39.3% 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 9.3% of people in Jefferson, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

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