U.S. County · Profile

Jefferson County

231.2KTotal Population
352Pop. Density (per sq mi)
+16.57%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Jefferson County has a population of 231,230 as of 2023. It is located in Missouri.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Jefferson County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):2.2%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White91.5%211,575
Two or More Races5.8%13,411
Hispanic or Latino2.2%5,087
Black or African American1.0%2,312
Asian1.0%2,312
Some Other Race0.6%1,387
American Indian/Alaska Native0.1%231
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Jefferson County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$77,217
3.5% above national average
Per Capita Income
$36,184
5.6% below national average
Poverty Rate
8.3%
27.8% below national average
Median Age
39.9 years

Income & Poverty

$77,217Median Household Income
$36,184Per Capita Income
8.3%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$77,217$92,016
Families$90,332$103,888
Married-couple Families$90,332$101,172
Nonfamily Households$41,920$45,274

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Jefferson County, Missouri.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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