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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Jefferson City

Montana · 295 residents · 23.218 sq mi
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Jefferson City is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $53,125. Population has fallen 28% since 2009, a loss of 114 residents. Median home value is $122,900. With a median age of 40.5, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Poverty is rare here, at 1.4% of residents. Households here earn about 61% more than the Montana median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.5
US median: 35.2
More educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
295
−28%vs 2009
vs 409 in 2009
2000 – 2024
Median age
40.5
−18%vs 2009
vs 49.2 in 2009
US average: 35.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
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Age distribution, 2000
Under 54.7%(14)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 95.8%(17)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 148.8%(26)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 199.8%(29)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 242%(6)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 348.5%(25)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4422.4%(66)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5416.3%(48)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 6411.2%(33)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 745.8%(17)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 844.1%(12)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over0.7%(2)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,125
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $45,083 in 2009
US average: $42,589
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,953
+16%vs 2009
vs $18,941 in 2009
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
1.4%
+0.1 ptsvs 2009
vs 1.2% in 2009
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$122,900
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $232,100 in 2009
US average: $120,530
2000 – 2023
Median gross rent
$325
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
82.7%
−1.9 ptsvs 2009
vs 84.7% in 2009
17.3% rent
RELATED:See current rent listings in Jefferson City on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2009
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(402)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(7)
Asian0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(282)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(1)
Asian1.4%(4)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Ancestry
Scottish36.2%(193)
English35.3%(188)
Danish21.2%(113)
Russian14.1%(75)
Irish9.6%(51)
German7.1%(38)
Czech5.6%(30)
Polish2.3%(12)
Canadian0.6%(3)
American0.4%(2)
RANKED:Largest Scottish population · Largest English population · Largest Danish population · Largest Russian population · Largest Irish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.7%
+5.6 ptsvs 2009
vs 22.1% in 2009
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
85.7%
−8.4 ptsvs 2009
vs 94.1% in 2009
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
10.0%
−0.3 ptsvs 2009
vs 10.3% in 2009
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.9 min
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married21.6%(29)
Married67.9%(91)
Widowed9%(12)
Divorced1.5%(2)
Women 15+
Never married21.5%(28)
Married61.5%(80)
Widowed4.6%(6)
Divorced12.3%(16)
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Income$71,036+34%
Home value$387,300+215%
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JEFFERSON CITY VS
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jefferson City, Montana?

Jefferson City, Montana has about 295 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Jefferson City, Montana earns about $53,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jefferson City, Montana expensive?

In Jefferson City, Montana, the median home is worth about $122,900, and the typical rent is about $325 a month.

How educated are people in Jefferson City, Montana?

About 27.7% 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 1.4% of people in Jefferson City, Montana 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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