Jefferson County, Colorado

CO · FIPS 08059 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 579,377 #119 / 3,222
96th
Median Household Income $110,656 +47.2% #93 / 3,222
97th
Median Age 40.5 years +4.1% #1,946 / 3,222
40th
Median Home Value $637,600 +126.2% #70 / 3,222
98th
Median Gross Rent $1,861 +60.0% #80 / 3,222
98th
Poverty Rate 6.7% -47.0% #173 / 3,222
95th

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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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

93.7%
Native Born
6.3%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

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%.

Median Household Income
$110,656 +47.2% vs nat'l
Rank #93 of 3,222
97th percentile
Per Capita Income
$60,827 +47.4% vs nat'l
Rank #62 of 3,222
98th percentile
Poverty Rate
6.7% −47.0% vs nat'l
Rank #173 of 3,222
95th percentile
Unemployment Rate
3.9% −26.1% vs nat'l
Rank #1,281 of 3,222
60th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
52.0% +54.3% vs nat'l
Rank #75 of 3,222
98th percentile
Mean Commute Time
28.6 min +3.8% vs nat'l
Rank #1,124 of 3,222
65th percentile

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Housing

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%.

Median Home Value
$637,600 +126.2% vs nat'l
Rank #70 of 3,222
98th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$1,861 +60.0% vs nat'l
Rank #80 of 3,222
98th percentile
Homeownership Rate
70.7% +9.8% vs nat'l
Rank #2,209 of 3,222
31th percentile
70.7% Homeownership

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Health

94.7% of residents in Jefferson County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.3% above the national rate.

94.7% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
94.7% +3.3% vs nat'l
Rank #756 of 3,222
77th percentile

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.