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Jefferson City

Missouri · 43,228 residents · 36.06 sq mi
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Jefferson City has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $54,003. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $161,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.4
US median: 38.8
Average education
33% 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
43,228
+9%since 2000
from 39,636 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,199 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 1,099 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.4
+8%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
35K37K39K42K44K1990201020202024Jefferson City
202442K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,003
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,628 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,567
+39%since 2000
from $21,268 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.9%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 29.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.6%
US avg: 10%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$161,400
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $97,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$653
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $434 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 58.6% in 2000
42.3% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+21%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80.7%(31,997)
Black14.7%(5,807)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(616)
Asian1.2%(486)
Other0%
Diversity Score37.6%(14,910)
2020
White, non-Hispanic73.2%(31,648)
Black15.7%(6,780)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(1,554)
Asian1.8%(782)
Other2.5%(1,076)
Diversity Score49.9%(21,571)
Diversity Score
50
+33%since 2000
from 38 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 30.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.6%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 85.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.8 min
+57%since 2000
from 10.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 82.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 5.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 63.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.6%
−30.8 ptssince 2009
from 68.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
48.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
3.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.5%
−82.2 ptssince 2013
from 90.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jefferson City, Missouri?

Jefferson City, Missouri has about 43,228 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Jefferson City, Missouri?

The typical household in Jefferson City, Missouri earns about $54,003 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jefferson City, Missouri expensive?

In Jefferson City, Missouri, the median home is worth about $161,400, and the typical rent is about $653 a month.

How educated are people in Jefferson City, Missouri?

About 33.1% of adults age 25 and over in Jefferson City, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jefferson City, Missouri?

About 11.9% of people in Jefferson City, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jefferson City, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Jefferson City, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 7,734 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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