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Jefferson County

Wisconsin · 84,900 residents · 556.492 sq mi
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Jefferson County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $67,167. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $194,300.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% 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
84,900
+15%since 2000
from 74,021 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
153 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 133 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.0
+12%since 2000
from 36.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
66K71K77K82K88K1990201020202024Jefferson County
202486K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,167
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,901 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,461
+58%since 2000
from $21,236 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
44.6%
+12.9 ptssince 2009
from 31.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20.4%
US avg: 10%
Information10.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$194,300
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $123,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$869
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $564 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 71.7% in 2000
28.8% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+10%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(69,765)
Black0.2%(184)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(3,031)
Asian0.4%(323)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.6%(8,556)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.4%(73,325)
Black1%(864)
Hispanic / Latino8.3%(7,068)
Asian0.8%(646)
Other2.1%(1,791)
Diversity Score28.1%(23,845)
Segregation Score23.4%(19,877)
Diversity Score
28
+143%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
23
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.7%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 17.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.0%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 84.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.5 min
+70%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 79.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.3%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 7.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 71.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.6%
−28.2 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
49.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
3.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.2%
−87.8 ptssince 2013
from 92.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jefferson County, Wisconsin?

Jefferson County, Wisconsin has about 84,900 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Jefferson County, Wisconsin earns about $67,167 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jefferson County, Wisconsin expensive?

In Jefferson County, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $194,300, and the typical rent is about $869 a month.

How educated are people in Jefferson County, Wisconsin?

About 26.7% of adults age 25 and over in Jefferson County, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jefferson County, Wisconsin?

About 8.4% of people in Jefferson County, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jefferson County, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Jefferson County, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 17,117 residents, a change of about 25 percent over that period.

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