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Jefferson County

Missouri · 226,739 residents · 656.261 sq mi
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Jefferson County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $67,606. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $167,700.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
226,739
+14%since 2000
from 198,099 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
346 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 302 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.3
+15%since 2000
from 34.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
166K183K200K218K235K1990201020202024Jefferson County
2024229K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,606
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,338 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,800
+58%since 2000
from $19,435 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
44.8%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 34.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12%
US avg: 10%
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services7.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$167,700
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $93,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$871
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $502 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 83.4% in 2000
19.5% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+23%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(191,753)
Black0.7%(1,340)
Hispanic / Latino1%(2,002)
Asian0.3%(691)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.1%(10,056)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.7%(203,287)
Black1%(2,295)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(5,552)
Asian0.8%(1,839)
Other3.7%(8,338)
Diversity Score19.3%(43,655)
Segregation Score23.8%(54,061)
Diversity Score
19
+279%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
24
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.1%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.2%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 79.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.1 min
+36%since 2000
from 22.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 84.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 8.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 69.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.7%
−25.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
50.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.1%
−81.0 ptssince 2013
from 89.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Home value$282,100+68%
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JEFFERSON COUNTY VS
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Income$82,936+23%
Home value$276,800+65%
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JEFFERSON COUNTY VS
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Income$56,043−17%
Home value$129,400−23%
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JEFFERSON COUNTY VS
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Income$73,165+8%
Home value$227,600+36%
Population108,090−54%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jefferson County, Missouri?

Jefferson County, Missouri has about 226,739 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Jefferson County, Missouri earns about $67,606 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jefferson County, Missouri expensive?

In Jefferson County, Missouri, the median home is worth about $167,700, and the typical rent is about $871 a month.

How educated are people in Jefferson County, Missouri?

About 21.1% of adults age 25 and over in Jefferson County, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jefferson County, Missouri?

About 9.1% of people in Jefferson County, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jefferson County, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Jefferson County, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 55,359 residents, a change of about 32 percent over that period.

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