Jefferson County, Indiana
IN · FIPS 18077 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 32,998 | — | #1,396 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $64,577 | -14.1% | #1,666 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.8 years | +7.5% | #1,556 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $194,600 | -31.0% | #1,460 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $890 | -23.5% | #1,492 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.3% | -2.1% | #1,363 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Jefferson County has a population of 32,998, making it the #1,396 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.8 years, which is 7.5% above the national median.
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The median household income in Jefferson County is $64,577, ranking #1,666 out of 3,222 counties — 14.1% below the national median. The poverty rate is 12.3% and unemployment stands at 4.4%.
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The median home value in Jefferson County is $194,600 (-31.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $890/mo and the homeownership rate is 71.8%.
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92.4% of residents in Jefferson County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.8% above the national rate.
About Jefferson County, Indiana
Jefferson County, Indiana has a total population of 32,998, making it the 1,396th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Jefferson County is 41.8 years, which is 7.5% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Jefferson County is $64,577, which ranks #1,666 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 14.1% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 12.3%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4%.
The median home value in Jefferson County is $194,600, 31.0% below the national median. Renters in Jefferson County pay a median gross rent of $890 per month. The homeownership rate is 71.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Jefferson County, 19.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 41.4% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 25.1 min.
Jefferson County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 91.0% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (3.5%) and Two or More Races (2.7%).
All data for Jefferson County, Indiana 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.