Jefferson County, Kansas
KS · FIPS 20087 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 18,349 | — | #1,973 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $81,278 | +8.2% | #530 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 44.2 years | +13.6% | #889 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $216,900 | -23.1% | #1,227 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $835 | -28.2% | #1,856 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.6% | -55.2% | #87 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Jefferson County has a population of 18,349, making it the #1,973 most populous county in the US. The median age is 44.2 years, which is 13.6% above the national median.
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The median household income in Jefferson County is $81,278, ranking #530 out of 3,222 counties — 8.2% above the national median. The poverty rate is 5.6% and unemployment stands at 2.4%.
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The median home value in Jefferson County is $216,900 (-23.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $835/mo and the homeownership rate is 85.7%.
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94.6% of residents in Jefferson County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.2% above the national rate.
About Jefferson County, Kansas
Jefferson County, Kansas has a total population of 18,349, making it the 1,973rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Jefferson County is 44.2 years, which is 13.6% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Jefferson County is $81,278, which ranks #530 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 8.2% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 5.6%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4%.
The median home value in Jefferson County is $216,900, 23.1% below the national median. Renters in Jefferson County pay a median gross rent of $835 per month. The homeownership rate is 85.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Jefferson County, 24.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 27.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 32.8 min.
Jefferson County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 91.1% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (4.0%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.5%).
All data for Jefferson County, Kansas 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.