Jefferson County, Colorado
CO · FIPS 08059 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 579,377 | — | #119 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $110,656 | +47.2% | #93 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 40.5 years | +4.1% | #1,946 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $637,600 | +126.2% | #70 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,861 | +60.0% | #80 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.7% | -47.0% | #173 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Jefferson County has a population of 579,377, making it the #119 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.5 years, which is 4.1% above the national median.
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The median household income in Jefferson County is $110,656, ranking #93 out of 3,222 counties — 47.2% above the national median. The poverty rate is 6.7% and unemployment stands at 3.9%.
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The median home value in Jefferson County is $637,600 (+126.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,861/mo and the homeownership rate is 70.7%.
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94.7% of residents in Jefferson County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.3% above the national rate.
About Jefferson County, Colorado
Jefferson County, Colorado has a total population of 579,377, making it the 119th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Jefferson County is 40.5 years, which is 4.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Jefferson County is $110,656, which ranks #93 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 47.2% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 6.7%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9%.
The median home value in Jefferson County is $637,600, 126.2% above the national median. Renters in Jefferson County pay a median gross rent of $1,861 per month. The homeownership rate is 70.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Jefferson County, 52.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 54.3% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 28.6 min.
Jefferson County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 75.2% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (16.1%) and Two or More Races (4.0%).
All data for Jefferson County, Colorado comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.