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Jefferson City

Montana · 597 residents · 23.218 sq mi
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Jefferson City has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $61,216. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 302 residents. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $215,500. With a median age of 46.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% 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
597
+102%since 2000
from 295 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
26 / sq mi
+102%since 2000
from 13 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.4
+15%since 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
2533795056317572000201020202024Jefferson City
2024533
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,216
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,125 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,944
+18%since 2000
from $21,953 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
39.3%
+22.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade10.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information4.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade2.4%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
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%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$215,500
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $122,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2023
Median gross rent
$1,285
+163%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $325 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
90.2%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 82.7% in 2000
9.8% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+52%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.3%(509)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4%(24)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other2.7%(16)
Diversity Score18%(107)
Diversity Score
18
+319%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.8%
−12.0 ptssince 2000
from 27.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.1%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 85.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.7 min
+56%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.0%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 81.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.8%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.5%
−19.3 ptssince 2011
from 67.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
44.3%
−26.7 ptssince 2009
from 71.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.7%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
Female
47.3%
−10.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.9%
−79.2 ptssince 2013
from 90.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jefferson City, Montana?

Jefferson City, Montana has about 597 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Jefferson City, Montana earns about $61,216 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 $215,500, and the typical rent is about $1,285 a month.

How educated are people in Jefferson City, Montana?

About 15.8% 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 3.2% 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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