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Jefferson City

Montana · 533 residents · 23.218 sq mi
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Jefferson City is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $125,682. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 81% since 2000. With a median age of 55.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 73% more than the Montana median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 55.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
533
+81%since 2000
from 295 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
23 / sq mi
+81%since 2000
from 13 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
55.2
+36%since 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
2533795056317572000201020202024Jefferson City
2024533
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$125,682
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,125 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,109
+87%since 2000
from $21,953 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
63.2%
+46.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.261
−11%since 2010
from 0.293 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services22.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Information3.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade2.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
100.0%
+17.3 ptssince 2000
from 82.7% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−18.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.1%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(282)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(1)
Asian1.4%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.3%(13)
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(513)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.8%(20)
Diversity Score9%(48)
Diversity Score
9
+110%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 27.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.9%
+13.2 ptssince 2000
from 85.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.3 min
+96%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
95.7%
+14.4 ptssince 2009
from 81.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.6%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2011
from 67.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
31.2%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 26.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
47.0%
−24.0 ptssince 2009
from 71.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
Female
49.7%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.8%
−24.6 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
50.1%
+37.0 ptssince 2012
from 13.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−90.1 ptssince 2013
from 90.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.7%
+17.8 ptssince 2017
from 71.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+7.4 ptssince 2016
from 92.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−7.4 ptssince 2016
from 7.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jefferson City, Montana?

Jefferson City, Montana has about 533 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Jefferson City, Montana earns about $125,682 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Jefferson City, Montana?

About 25.5% of adults age 25 and over in Jefferson City, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jefferson City, Montana?

About 0.0% of people in Jefferson City, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

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