Jefferson County, Nebraska
NE · FIPS 31095 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 7,161 | — | #2,726 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $59,044 | -21.4% | #2,167 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 44.4 years | +14.1% | #853 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $129,500 | -54.1% | #2,522 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $662 | -43.1% | #2,898 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.1% | -19.6% | #819 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Jefferson County has a population of 7,161, making it the #2,726 most populous county in the US. The median age is 44.4 years, which is 14.1% above the national median.
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The median household income in Jefferson County is $59,044, ranking #2,167 out of 3,222 counties — 21.4% below the national median. The poverty rate is 10.1% and unemployment stands at 1.2%.
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The median home value in Jefferson County is $129,500 (-54.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $662/mo and the homeownership rate is 74.9%.
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91.6% of residents in Jefferson County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.2% below the national rate.
About Jefferson County, Nebraska
Jefferson County, Nebraska has a total population of 7,161, making it the 2,726th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Jefferson County is 44.4 years, which is 14.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Jefferson County is $59,044, which ranks #2,167 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 21.4% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 10.1%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2%.
The median home value in Jefferson County is $129,500, 54.1% below the national median. Renters in Jefferson County pay a median gross rent of $662 per month. The homeownership rate is 74.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Jefferson County, 20.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 40.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 18.5 min.
Jefferson County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 90.5% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (5.9%) and Two or More Races (3.1%).
All data for Jefferson County, Nebraska 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.