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Jefferson County

Montana · 11,406 residents · 1,656.997 sq mi
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Jefferson County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $56,695. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $225,300. With a median age of 46.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 29% more than the Montana median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.2
US median: 37.2
More educated
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,406
+14%since 2000
from 10,049 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
7 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 6 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
46.2
+15%since 2000
from 40.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K9K10K12K13K1990201020202024Jefferson County
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,695
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,506 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,437
+45%since 2000
from $18,250 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
34.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 35.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.397
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services7.5%
US avg: 7%
Information7.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration6.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Construction5%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade4.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing1.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$225,300
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $127,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$637
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $419 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
53.6%
−29.6 ptssince 2000
from 83.2% in 2000
16.2% rent
Vacancy rate
9.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.0%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.0
+29%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(9,564)
Black0.1%(13)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(149)
Asian0.4%(42)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.1%(516)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94%(10,724)
Black0.1%(16)
Hispanic / Latino2%(224)
Asian0.3%(39)
Other3.1%(353)
Diversity Score13.4%(1,524)
Diversity Score
13
+160%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 27.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 90.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
12.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.1 min
+35%since 2000
from 14.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
72.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 70.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
14.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
40.5%
−26.1 ptssince 2009
from 66.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
48.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.5%
−34.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jefferson County, Montana?

Jefferson County, Montana has about 11,406 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Jefferson County, Montana earns about $56,695 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jefferson County, Montana expensive?

In Jefferson County, Montana, the median home is worth about $225,300, and the typical rent is about $637 a month.

How educated are people in Jefferson County, Montana?

About 32.0% of adults age 25 and over in Jefferson County, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jefferson County, Montana?

About 12.8% of people in Jefferson County, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jefferson County, Montana grown since 1990?

Yes, Jefferson County, Montana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,467 residents, a change of about 44 percent over that period.

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Census Tract 9622.02Census Tract 9622.01Census Tract 9623
6 ZIP codes
ZIP 59634ZIP 59759ZIP 59632ZIP 59638ZIP 59721ZIP 59631
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