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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Jefferson County

Indiana · 31,705 residents · 360.698 sq mi
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Jefferson County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $38,189. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $84,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

31,705
+6%since 1990
from 29,797 in 1990
1990 – 2025
88 / sq mi
+6%since 1990
from 83 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.6
+9%since 1990
from 33.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
29K30K31K32K33K1990201020202024Jefferson County
202433K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$38,189
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $24,820 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,412
+50%since 1990
from $11,631 in 1990
US average: $21,522
9.6%
−2.0 ptssince 1990
from 11.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$84,700
+43%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $44,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$419
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $295 in 1990
US average: $602
74.6%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 73.2% in 1990
25.4% rent
2.2
+23%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(29,138)
Black1.2%(345)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(92)
Asian0.4%(120)
Diversity Score6.2%(1,841)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(30,321)
Black1.4%(453)
Hispanic / Latino1%(332)
Asian0.6%(186)
Diversity Score7.6%(2,407)
8
+23%since 1990
from 6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.4%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 13.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.0%
+10.8 ptssince 1990
from 70.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
7.1%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 5.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.8 min
−19%since 1990
from 19.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jefferson County, Indiana?

Jefferson County, Indiana has about 31,705 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Jefferson County, Indiana earns about $38,189 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jefferson County, Indiana expensive?

In Jefferson County, Indiana, the median home is worth about $84,700, and the typical rent is about $419 a month.

How educated are people in Jefferson County, Indiana?

About 16.4% of adults age 25 and over in Jefferson County, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jefferson County, Indiana?

About 9.6% of people in Jefferson County, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jefferson County, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Jefferson County, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,908 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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