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Jefferson

Maryland · 2,697 residents · 2.786 sq mi
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Jefferson is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $116,042. Population has grown 21% since 2019. Median home value is $362,200. With a median age of 44.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 33% more than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,697
+21%since 2019
from 2,235 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
968 / sq mi
+21%since 2019
from 802 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
44.8
+8%since 2019
from 41.6 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
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20243K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$116,042
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $113,491 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,479
−3%since 2019
from $48,830 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
65.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2019
from 67.4% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.8%
+6.0 ptssince 2019
from 5.9% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.2%
US avg: 10%
Information10.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$362,200
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $328,700 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,184
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,136 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
84.1%
−3.7 ptssince 2019
from 87.8% in 2019
15.9% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+8%since 2019
from 2.9 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic86%(1,923)
Black3.6%(81)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(128)
Asian2.5%(55)
Other2.1%(48)
Diversity Score31.8%(710)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.3%(2,274)
Black3.3%(88)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(150)
Asian2.1%(56)
Other2.7%(73)
Diversity Score31.7%(854)
Diversity Score
32
Unchangedsince 2019
from 32 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
40.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2019
from 43.4% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2019
from 96.5% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
15.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2019
from 13.2% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.0 min
−14%since 2019
from 34.9 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.5%
−5.8 ptssince 2019
from 83.3% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2019
from 4.2% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2019
from 68.2% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
51.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2019
from 50.8% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
−4.2 ptssince 2019
from 52.5% in 2019
Female
51.7%
+4.2 ptssince 2019
from 47.5% in 2019
Foreign born
6.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2019
from 5.1% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 2.1% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jefferson, Maryland?

Jefferson, Maryland has about 2,697 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Jefferson, Maryland?

The typical household in Jefferson, Maryland earns about $116,042 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 $362,200, and the typical rent is about $1,184 a month.

How educated are people in Jefferson, Maryland?

About 40.7% 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 11.8% 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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