Jefferson County, Iowa
IA · FIPS 19101 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 15,705 | — | #2,116 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $61,620 | -18.0% | #1,925 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 43.7 years | +12.3% | #1,010 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $163,400 | -42.0% | #1,949 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $883 | -24.1% | #1,531 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 15.2% | +20.5% | #1,979 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Jefferson County has a population of 15,705, making it the #2,116 most populous county in the US. The median age is 43.7 years, which is 12.3% above the national median.
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The median household income in Jefferson County is $61,620, ranking #1,925 out of 3,222 counties — 18.0% below the national median. The poverty rate is 15.2% and unemployment stands at 8.0%.
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The median home value in Jefferson County is $163,400 (-42.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $883/mo and the homeownership rate is 67.7%.
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93.3% of residents in Jefferson County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.8% above the national rate.
About Jefferson County, Iowa
Jefferson County, Iowa has a total population of 15,705, making it the 2,116th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Jefferson County is 43.7 years, which is 12.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Jefferson County is $61,620, which ranks #1,925 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 18.0% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 15.2%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 8.0%.
The median home value in Jefferson County is $163,400, 42.0% below the national median. Renters in Jefferson County pay a median gross rent of $883 per month. The homeownership rate is 67.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Jefferson County, 43.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 28.3% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 18.0 min.
Jefferson County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 82.4% of the population, followed by Asian (non-Hispanic) (8.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.1%).
All data for Jefferson County, Iowa 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.