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Jefferson City

Montana · 472 residents · 23.218 sq mi
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Jefferson City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,306. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 60% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $257,900. With a median age of 46.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 1.3% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.3
US median: 37.2
More educated
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 66%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
472
+60%since 2000
from 295 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
20 / sq mi
+60%since 2000
from 13 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
46.3
+14%since 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
2533795056317572000201020202024Jefferson City
2024533
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,306
−49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,125 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,433
−21%since 2000
from $21,953 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
7.4%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
1.3%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.293
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing17.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction17.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services15.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration15.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance10.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical10.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Information9.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$257,900
+66%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $122,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2023
Owner-occupied
57.3%
−25.4 ptssince 2000
from 82.7% in 2000
14.6% rent
Vacancy rate
11.3%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.1%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
76.9%
−23.1 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
7.5
+225%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
2000 – 2023
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(449)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.3%(20)
Diversity Score
4
Unchangedsince 2000
from 4 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.5%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 27.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 85.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
12.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.4 min
+68%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
63.6%
−17.7 ptssince 2009
from 81.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.3%
+13.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
11.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.3%
−15.1 ptssince 2009
from 26.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
45.6%
−25.3 ptssince 2009
from 71.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
Female
53.1%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
Foreign born
7.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
23.0%
−10.3 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jefferson City, Montana?

Jefferson City, Montana has about 472 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Jefferson City, Montana earns about $34,306 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 $257,900.

How educated are people in Jefferson City, Montana?

About 35.5% 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 1.3% of people in Jefferson City, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

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