Jefferson County is a county of 32,977 people in Washington. The median age is 59.6, about 21 years above the US median. 76% of homes are owner-occupied. About 43% of adults have finished a four-year degree. Growth has run 27% since 2000, or 7,024 more people. Households here earn about 25% less than in Washington as a whole.
Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.
Section 09 · Service history
Veterans
Veterans by period of service, 2020
Gulf War (2001 or later)12.1%(472)
US avg: 20.6%
Gulf War (1990s)16.4%(638)
US avg: 21.4%
Vietnam era53.2%(2,071)
US avg: 35.2%
Korean War9.4%(365)
US avg: 7.6%
World War II4%(157)
US avg: 2.9%
Share of the 3,896 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.
How many people live in Jefferson County, Washington?
Jefferson County, Washington has about 32,977 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Jefferson County, Washington?
The typical household in Jefferson County, Washington earns about $57,693 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Jefferson County, Washington expensive?
In Jefferson County, Washington, the median home is worth about $362,300, and the typical rent is about $962 a month.
How educated are people in Jefferson County, Washington?
About 42.5% of adults age 25 and over in Jefferson County, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Jefferson County, Washington?
About 13.6% of people in Jefferson County, Washington live below the federal poverty line.
Has Jefferson County, Washington grown since 1990?
Yes, Jefferson County, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 12,831 residents, a change of about 64 percent over that period.
