Jefferson County, Wisconsin
WI · FIPS 55055 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 86,003 | — | #684 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $83,750 | +11.4% | #457 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.5 years | +6.7% | #1,670 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $274,100 | -2.8% | #761 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,035 | -11.0% | #889 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.1% | -35.6% | #381 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Jefferson County has a population of 86,003, making it the #684 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.5 years, which is 6.7% above the national median.
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The median household income in Jefferson County is $83,750, ranking #457 out of 3,222 counties — 11.4% above the national median. The poverty rate is 8.1% and unemployment stands at 3.5%.
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The median home value in Jefferson County is $274,100 (-2.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,035/mo and the homeownership rate is 73.1%.
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95.2% of residents in Jefferson County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.9% above the national rate.
About Jefferson County, Wisconsin
Jefferson County, Wisconsin has a total population of 86,003, making it the 684th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Jefferson County is 41.5 years, which is 6.7% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Jefferson County is $83,750, which ranks #457 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 11.4% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 8.1%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5%.
The median home value in Jefferson County is $274,100, 2.8% below the national median. Renters in Jefferson County pay a median gross rent of $1,035 per month. The homeownership rate is 73.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Jefferson County, 28.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 15.3% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 27.2 min.
Jefferson County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 87.0% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (8.5%) and Two or More Races (2.7%).
All data for Jefferson County, Wisconsin 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.