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Jefferson County

Nebraska · 7,240 residents · 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 $48,981. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $98,600. With a median age of 45.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,240
−13%since 2000
from 8,333 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
13 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 15 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.4
+6%since 2000
from 42.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K7K8K8K9K1990201020202024Jefferson County
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,981
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,629 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,748
+56%since 2000
from $18,380 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.0%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing19.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction19.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade11.9%
US avg: 10%
Information10.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$98,600
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$700
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $349 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 76.1% in 2000
26.3% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+47%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(8,139)
Black0%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(109)
Asian0.1%(12)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.7%(311)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(6,558)
Black0.3%(20)
Hispanic / Latino5%(361)
Asian0.2%(15)
Other1.3%(96)
Diversity Score16.5%(1,193)
Segregation Score21.5%(1,558)
Diversity Score
16
+342%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
22
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.4%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 84.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.3 min
+22%since 2000
from 14.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 78.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.7%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 5.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.3%
−7.0 ptssince 2011
from 68.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.6%
−27.5 ptssince 2009
from 63.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
51.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.0%
−80.9 ptssince 2013
from 88.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jefferson County, Nebraska?

Jefferson County, Nebraska has about 7,240 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Jefferson County, Nebraska earns about $48,981 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 $98,600, and the typical rent is about $700 a month.

How educated are people in Jefferson County, Nebraska?

About 18.3% 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 10.7% 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 1,519 residents, a change of about -17 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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