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Jefferson County

Kansas · 18,368 residents · 532.626 sq mi
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Jefferson County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $67,429. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $163,400.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
18,368
Unchangedsince 2000
from 18,426 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
34 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 35 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.7
+15%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
16K17K18K18K19K1990201020202024Jefferson County
202418K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,429
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,535 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,441
+73%since 2000
from $19,373 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
45.7%
+15.2 ptssince 2009
from 30.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.7%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade11.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade10.2%
US avg: 10%
Information8.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$163,400
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$759
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $447 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
83.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 84.8% in 2000
16.9% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+27%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96%(17,683)
Black0.4%(65)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(236)
Asian0.2%(30)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.5%(834)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.1%(16,549)
Black0.5%(99)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(567)
Asian0.2%(41)
Other3%(556)
Diversity Score16.8%(3,093)
Segregation Score6.5%(1,199)
Diversity Score
17
+272%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
7
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.5%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 17.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.9%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 88.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.3 min
+39%since 2000
from 21.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.8%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 77.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 4.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 68.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.5%
−25.8 ptssince 2009
from 63.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
49.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.0%
−86.1 ptssince 2013
from 91.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jefferson County, Kansas?

Jefferson County, Kansas has about 18,368 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Jefferson County, Kansas earns about $67,429 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jefferson County, Kansas expensive?

In Jefferson County, Kansas, the median home is worth about $163,400, and the typical rent is about $759 a month.

How educated are people in Jefferson County, Kansas?

About 24.5% of adults age 25 and over in Jefferson County, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jefferson County, Kansas?

About 6.7% of people in Jefferson County, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jefferson County, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Jefferson County, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,463 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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

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