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Jefferson County

Nebraska · 7,070 residents (2025 est.) · 570.182 sq mi
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Jefferson County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $59,044. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $129,500. With a median age of 44.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 59%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,161
−14%since 2000
from 8,333 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
13 / sq mi
−5%since 2009
from 13 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
44.4
+3%since 2000
from 42.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:7,070 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
7K7K8K8K9K1990201020202024Jefferson County
20247K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 56%(431)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97%(503)
US avg: 6%
10 to 145.6%(400)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 195.2%(375)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 246.1%(440)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 349.8%(705)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4410.6%(760)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5410.4%(747)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6414.3%(1,021)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7413.7%(980)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 848.5%(609)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2.7%(190)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,044
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,629 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,931
+85%since 2000
from $18,380 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.8%
+21.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.431
+6%since 2010
from 0.408 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction13.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade11.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance9.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Information7.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$129,500
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$662
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $349 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
74.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 76.1% in 2000
25.1% rent
Vacancy rate
14.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 37.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.2
+12%since 2009
from 2.0 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
40
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Jefferson County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(8,139)
Black0%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(109)
Asian0.1%(12)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.5%(6,478)
Black0.3%(22)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(420)
Asian0%(2)
Other3.3%(239)
Diversity Score
22
+198%since 2009
from 7 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Segregation Score
18
−15%since 2020
from 22 in 2020
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means White and non-White residents are more separated across neighborhoods.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican3.8%(269)
Cuban0.9%(62)
Guatemalan0.6%(45)
Honduran0.3%(24)
Colombian0.3%(18)
Asian origin
Thai0%(2)
Pacific Islander origin
Samoan0.4%(31)
Ancestry
German37.2%(2,664)
Irish9.6%(690)
English8.7%(625)
Czech7.5%(535)
American4.9%(353)
Swedish2.4%(169)
Italian1.6%(111)
Danish1.4%(97)
French1.4%(97)
Swiss1.2%(89)
Dutch1.1%(80)
Scotch-Irish0.8%(60)
+ 13 more ancestry groups with data
Norwegian0.5%(39)
Scottish0.5%(37)
Bulgarian0.4%(32)
Polish0.3%(20)
Greek0.1%(10)
British0.1%(9)
Russian0.1%(8)
Austrian0.1%(7)
Welsh0%(3)
Arab0%(1)
Belgian0%(1)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest Czech population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.2%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.7%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 84.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.5 min
+16%since 2000
from 14.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.7%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 78.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.2%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 5.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.8%
−8.5 ptssince 2011
from 68.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.6%
−32.5 ptssince 2009
from 63.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
51.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.5%
−41.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.8%
+7.1 ptssince 2012
from 13.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.4%
−80.5 ptssince 2013
from 88.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.2%
+11.5 ptssince 2017
from 68.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2016
from 97.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2016
from 2.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married23.8%(687)
Married57.5%(1,661)
Widowed5%(145)
Divorced13.6%(394)
Women 15+
Never married22%(646)
Married56.4%(1,659)
Widowed10.2%(301)
Divorced11.4%(334)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jefferson County, Nebraska?

Jefferson County, Nebraska has about 7,161 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Jefferson County, Nebraska earns about $59,044 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jefferson County, Nebraska expensive?

In Jefferson County, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $129,500, and the typical rent is about $662 a month.

How educated are people in Jefferson County, Nebraska?

About 20.2% of adults age 25 and over in Jefferson County, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jefferson County, Nebraska?

About 10.1% of people in Jefferson County, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jefferson County, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Jefferson County, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,598 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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3 census tracts
Census Tract 9637Census Tract 9636Census Tract 9638
8 ZIP codes
ZIP 68352ZIP 68424ZIP 68342ZIP 68377ZIP 68338ZIP 68350ZIP 68440ZIP 68429
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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