Jefferson County, Montana

MT · FIPS 30043 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 12,774 #2,300 / 3,222
29th
Median Household Income $95,490 +27.1% #217 / 3,222
93th
Median Age 47.1 years +21.1% #458 / 3,222
86th
Median Home Value $446,900 +58.5% #202 / 3,222
94th
Median Gross Rent $925 -20.5% #1,306 / 3,222
59th
Poverty Rate 5.7% -54.6% #94 / 3,222
97th

Demographics

Jefferson County has a population of 12,774, making it the #2,300 most populous county in the US. The median age is 47.1 years, which is 21.1% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

99.0%
Native Born
1.0%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Jefferson County is $95,490, ranking #217 out of 3,222 counties — 27.1% above the national median. The poverty rate is 5.7% and unemployment stands at 4.2%.

Median Household Income
$95,490 +27.1% vs nat'l
Rank #217 of 3,222
93th percentile
Per Capita Income
$49,303 +19.5% vs nat'l
Rank #239 of 3,222
93th percentile
Poverty Rate
5.7% −54.6% vs nat'l
Rank #94 of 3,222
97th percentile
Unemployment Rate
4.2% −21.0% vs nat'l
Rank #1,433 of 3,222
56th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
32.2% −4.6% vs nat'l
Rank #619 of 3,222
81th percentile
Mean Commute Time
26.4 min −4.3% vs nat'l
Rank #1,603 of 3,222
50th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Jefferson County is $446,900 (+58.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $925/mo and the homeownership rate is 84.2%.

Median Home Value
$446,900 +58.5% vs nat'l
Rank #202 of 3,222
94th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$925 −20.5% vs nat'l
Rank #1,306 of 3,222
59th percentile
Homeownership Rate
84.2% +30.7% vs nat'l
Rank #160 of 3,222
95th percentile
84.2% Homeownership

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Health

94.2% of residents in Jefferson County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.7% above the national rate.

94.2% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
94.2% +2.7% vs nat'l
Rank #999 of 3,222
69th percentile

About Jefferson County, Montana

Jefferson County, Montana has a total population of 12,774, making it the 2,300th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Jefferson County is 47.1 years, which is 21.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Jefferson County is $95,490, which ranks #217 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 27.1% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 5.7%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2%.

The median home value in Jefferson County is $446,900, 58.5% above the national median. Renters in Jefferson County pay a median gross rent of $925 per month. The homeownership rate is 84.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Jefferson County, 32.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 4.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 26.4 min.

Jefferson County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 90.6% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (4.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.0%).

All data for Jefferson County, Montana 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.