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Jefferson County

Colorado · 534,543 residents · 764.383 sq mi
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Jefferson County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $66,075. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 39% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $259,300.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.4
US median: 37.2
More educated
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
534,543
+1%since 2000
from 527,056 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
699 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 690 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.4
+10%since 2000
from 36.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
424K467K511K554K597K1990201020202024Jefferson County
2024579K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,075
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,339 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,714
+24%since 2000
from $28,066 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
43.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.426
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade8.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services8.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$259,300
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $184,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$900
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $760 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
55.4%
−17.1 ptssince 2000
from 72.5% in 2000
29.3% rent
Vacancy rate
5.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 30.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.9
+22%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.9%(447,416)
Black0.8%(4,312)
Hispanic / Latino10%(52,449)
Asian2.2%(11,855)
Other0%
Diversity Score29.7%(156,357)
2010
White, non-Hispanic79.9%(427,160)
Black0.9%(5,001)
Hispanic / Latino14.3%(76,445)
Asian2.6%(13,682)
Other2.2%(11,596)
Diversity Score42.3%(225,926)
Diversity Score
42
+42%since 2000
from 30 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 36.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 91.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
13.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.9 min
+40%since 2000
from 18.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 77.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
3.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
42.7%
−25.3 ptssince 2009
from 68.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
50.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
6.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.1%
−38.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Home value$616,000+138%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jefferson County, Colorado?

Jefferson County, Colorado has about 534,543 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Jefferson County, Colorado earns about $66,075 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 $259,300, and the typical rent is about $900 a month.

How educated are people in Jefferson County, Colorado?

About 39.3% 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 8.0% 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 96,113 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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