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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Jefferson

Wisconsin · 6,078 residents · 5.832 sq mi
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Jefferson has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $29,403. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 1,260 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $55,500.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 32.6
US median: 33.0
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

6,078
−17%vs 2000
vs 7,338 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,042 / sq mi
−17%vs 2000
vs 1,258 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
32.6
−10%vs 2000
vs 36.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
6K6K7K8K8K1990201020202024Jefferson
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,403
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $40,962 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$13,270
−31%vs 2000
vs $19,124 in 2000
US average: $14,340
6.7%
−1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$55,500
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $110,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$369
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $554 in 2000
US average: $450
62.8%
+2.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 60.8% in 2000
37.2% rent
1.9
−30%vs 2000
vs 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.1%(6,686)
Black0.5%(34)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(498)
Asian0.4%(32)
Other0%
Diversity Score18.1%(1,328)
1990
White, non-Hispanic98%(5,954)
Black0.2%(12)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(110)
Asian0.6%(35)
Other1.3%(77)
Diversity Score9.2%(560)
9
−49%vs 2000
vs 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.3%
−0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
77.8%
−0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 78.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.5%
+0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.1% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.0 min
+24%vs 2000
vs 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Jefferson, Wisconsin?

Jefferson, Wisconsin has about 6,078 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Jefferson, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Jefferson, Wisconsin earns about $29,403 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jefferson, Wisconsin expensive?

In Jefferson, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $55,500, and the typical rent is about $369 a month.

How educated are people in Jefferson, Wisconsin?

About 12.3% of adults age 25 and over in Jefferson, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jefferson, Wisconsin?

About 6.7% of people in Jefferson, Wisconsin 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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