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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Jefferson County

Colorado · 527,056 residents · 764.383 sq mi
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Jefferson County is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $57,339. Population has grown 20% since 1990. 37% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $184,200. Poverty is rare here, at 5.2% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.8
US median: 35.2
More educated
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
527,056
+20%since 1990
from 438,430 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
690 / sq mi
+20%since 1990
from 574 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
36.8
+10%since 1990
from 33.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
424K467K511K554K597K1990201020202024Jefferson County
2024579K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,339
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $39,084 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,066
+62%since 1990
from $17,310 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
5.2%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 5.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$184,200
+50%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $93,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$760
+21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $476 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
72.5%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 70.1% in 1990
27.5% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+34%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(415,474)
Black0.6%(2,721)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(29,615)
Asian1.7%(7,613)
Diversity Score25.9%(113,441)
2000
White, non-Hispanic84.9%(447,416)
Black0.8%(4,312)
Hispanic / Latino10%(52,449)
Asian2.2%(11,855)
Diversity Score29.7%(156,357)
Diversity Score
30
+15%since 1990
from 26 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.5%
+5.8 ptssince 1990
from 30.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
91.8%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 89.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
12.1%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 9.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.5 min
−23%since 1990
from 24.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare Jefferson County to nearby counties

JEFFERSON COUNTY VS
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Income$94,718+65%
Home value$616,000+234%
Population740,613+28%
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JEFFERSON COUNTY VS
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Income$94,577+65%
Home value$608,500+230%
Population8,994−98%
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JEFFERSON COUNTY VS
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Income$149,594+161%
Home value$713,600+287%
Population399,396−31%
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JEFFERSON COUNTY VS
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Income$95,361+66%
Home value$573,900+212%
Population6,073−99%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jefferson County, Colorado?

Jefferson County, Colorado has about 527,056 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Jefferson County, Colorado?

The typical household in Jefferson County, Colorado earns about $57,339 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jefferson County, Colorado expensive?

In Jefferson County, Colorado, the median home is worth about $184,200, and the typical rent is about $760 a month.

How educated are people in Jefferson County, Colorado?

About 36.5% of adults age 25 and over in Jefferson County, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jefferson County, Colorado?

About 5.2% of people in Jefferson County, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jefferson County, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Jefferson County, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 88,626 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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