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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Jefferson

Wisconsin · 7,338 residents · 5.832 sq mi
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Jefferson has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $40,962. Population has grown 21% since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $110,300.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

7,338
+21%since 1990
from 6,078 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,258 / sq mi
+21%since 1990
from 1,042 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.2
+11%since 1990
from 32.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6K6K7K8K8K1990201020202024Jefferson
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$40,962
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $29,403 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$19,124
+44%since 1990
from $13,270 in 1990
US average: $21,522
8.3%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 6.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$110,300
+51%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $55,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$554
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $369 in 1990
US average: $602
60.8%
−2.1 ptssince 1990
from 62.8% in 1990
39.2% rent
2.7
+43%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98%(5,954)
Black0.2%(12)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(110)
Asian0.6%(35)
Diversity Score9.2%(560)
2000
White, non-Hispanic91.1%(6,686)
Black0.5%(34)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(498)
Asian0.4%(32)
Diversity Score18.1%(1,328)
18
+96%since 1990
from 9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.9%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 12.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
78.3%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 77.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.1%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 3.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.8 min
−19%since 1990
from 17.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jefferson, Wisconsin?

Jefferson, Wisconsin has about 7,338 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Jefferson, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Jefferson, Wisconsin earns about $40,962 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 $110,300, and the typical rent is about $554 a month.

How educated are people in Jefferson, Wisconsin?

About 12.9% 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 8.3% of people in Jefferson, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jefferson, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Jefferson, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,260 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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