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Jefferson County

Iowa · 16,181 residents · 435.524 sq mi
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Jefferson County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $33,851. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $72,700. With a median age of 41.1, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 35.2
More educated
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
16,181
−1%since 1990
from 16,310 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
37 / sq mi
−1%since 1990
from 37 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
41.1
+11%since 1990
from 36.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
15K16K17K18K18K1990201020202024Jefferson County
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,851
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,630 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,579
+68%since 1990
from $11,664 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
10.9%
−2.9 ptssince 1990
from 13.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$72,700
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $46,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$426
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $339 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
67.2%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 66.7% in 1990
32.8% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+4%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(16,048)
Black0.6%(106)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(144)
Asian0.6%(93)
Diversity Score6.1%(990)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(15,329)
Black0.6%(102)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(297)
Asian1.7%(275)
Diversity Score10.2%(1,654)
Diversity Score
10
+68%since 1990
from 6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.2%
+4.8 ptssince 1990
from 26.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
88.1%
+5.8 ptssince 1990
from 82.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
11.9%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 11.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
10.8 min
−49%since 1990
from 21.2 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
Van Buren County
Income$61,161+81%
Home value$114,600+58%
Population7,131−53%
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JEFFERSON COUNTY VS
Henry County
Income$67,436+99%
Home value$164,300+126%
Population19,349+27%
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JEFFERSON COUNTY VS
Wapello County
Income$64,766+91%
Home value$125,100+72%
Population35,210+130%
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JEFFERSON COUNTY VS
Keokuk County
Income$62,329+84%
Home value$118,700+63%
Population9,797−36%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jefferson County, Iowa?

Jefferson County, Iowa has about 16,181 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Jefferson County, Iowa earns about $33,851 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jefferson County, Iowa expensive?

In Jefferson County, Iowa, the median home is worth about $72,700, and the typical rent is about $426 a month.

How educated are people in Jefferson County, Iowa?

About 31.2% of adults age 25 and over in Jefferson County, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jefferson County, Iowa?

About 10.9% of people in Jefferson County, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jefferson County, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Jefferson County, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 129 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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Census Tract 904Census Tract 902Census Tract 901Census Tract 903.02Census Tract 903.01
7 ZIP codes
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