Jefferson County, Washington
WA · FIPS 53031 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 33,577 | — | #1,382 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $74,048 | -1.5% | #905 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 59.8 years | +53.7% | #11 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $535,000 | +89.8% | #112 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,522 | +30.9% | #234 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.1% | -12.0% | #1,033 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Jefferson County has a population of 33,577, making it the #1,382 most populous county in the US. The median age is 59.8 years, which is 53.7% above the national median.
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The median household income in Jefferson County is $74,048, ranking #905 out of 3,222 counties — 1.5% below the national median. The poverty rate is 11.1% and unemployment stands at 6.6%.
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The median home value in Jefferson County is $535,000 (+89.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,522/mo and the homeownership rate is 79.0%.
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96.2% of residents in Jefferson County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.9% above the national rate.
About Jefferson County, Washington
Jefferson County, Washington has a total population of 33,577, making it the 1,382nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Jefferson County is 59.8 years, which is 53.7% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Jefferson County is $74,048, which ranks #905 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 1.5% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 11.1%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.6%.
The median home value in Jefferson County is $535,000, 89.8% above the national median. Renters in Jefferson County pay a median gross rent of $1,522 per month. The homeownership rate is 79.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Jefferson County, 43.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 30.3% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 96.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 23.7 min.
Jefferson County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 84.6% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (6.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.4%).
All data for Jefferson County, Washington 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.