Jefferson County, MO

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2021 Population

225,913

0.505% 1-year growth

US Senator

Josh Hawley

Republican Party

US Senator

Eric Schmitt

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

39.9

0.758% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

8.72%

3.83% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$71,285

5.44% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$175,000

4.35% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

114,102

1.32% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Jefferson County, MO had a population of 226k people with a median age of 39.9 and a median household income of $71,285. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Jefferson County, MO grew from 224,777 to 225,913, a 0.505% increase and its median household income grew from $67,606 to $71,285, a 5.44% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Jefferson County, MO are White (Non-Hispanic) (90.9%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.99%), White (Hispanic) (1.37%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (0.887%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.813%).

None of the households in Jefferson County, MO reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.4% of the residents in Jefferson County, MO are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Jefferson County, MO are Jefferson College (749 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Jefferson County, MO was $175,000, and the homeownership rate was 79.9%.

Most people in Jefferson County, MO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 30.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Jefferson County, MO was 2 cars per household.

Jefferson County, MO borders Monroe County, IL, Franklin County, MO, Ste. Genevieve County, MO, St. Francois County, MO, St. Louis County, MO, and Washington County, MO.

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Population & Diversity

Jefferson County, MO is home to a population of 226k people, from which 99.4% are citizens. As of 2021, 2.04% of Jefferson County, MO residents were born outside of the country (4.61k people).

In 2021, there were 18.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (205k people) in Jefferson County, MO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 11.3k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 3.09k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.4%

2021 Citizenship

99.4%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99.4% of Jefferson County, MO residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Jefferson County, MO was 99.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Jefferson County, MO compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Jefferson County, MO

White (Non-Hispanic)
205k ± 1.48k
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
11.3k ± 1.56k
White (Hispanic)
3.09k ± 332

2.1%

Hispanic Population

4.75k people

2.1% of the people in Jefferson County, MO are hispanic (4.75k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Jefferson County, MO as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Missouri.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
38,663 ± 4,812 people
India
21,758 ± 3,615 people
China
18,328 ± 3,319 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Missouri was Mexico, the natal country of 38,663 Missouri residents, followed by India with 21,758 and China with 18,328.

Foreign-Born Population

2.04%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

4.61k people

1.9%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

4.27k people

As of 2021, 2.04% of Jefferson County, MO residents (4.61k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Jefferson County, MO was 1.9%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Jefferson County, MO compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
5,587 ± 421
Gulf War (2001-)
2,951 ± 443
Gulf War (1990s)
2,051 ± 394

Jefferson County, MO has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.89 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Jefferson County, MO employs 114k people. The largest industries in Jefferson County, MO are Health Care & Social Assistance (15,814 people), Manufacturing (13,717 people), and Retail Trade (13,651 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($83,548), Utilities ($75,000), and Information ($64,487).

Males in Missouri have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $51,079. The income inequality in Missouri (measured using the Gini index) is 0.457, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

114k

2021 Value

± 2,934

1.32%

1 Year growth

± 3.54%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Jefferson County, MO grew at a rate of 1.32%, from 113k employees to 114k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Jefferson County, MO, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (14,807 people), Sales & Related Occupations (11,098 people), and Management Occupations (11,005 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Jefferson County, MO.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Missouri (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

114k

2021 Value

± 2,934

1.32%

1 Year growth

± 3.54%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Jefferson County, MO grew at a rate of 1.32%, from 113k employees to 114k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Jefferson County, MO, are Health Care & Social Assistance (15,814 people), Manufacturing (13,717 people), and Retail Trade (13,651 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Jefferson County, MO, though some of these residents may live in Jefferson County, MO and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$50,723

Median earning men ± $1,121

$34,111

Median earning women ± $1,251

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Information ($73,962), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($71,243), and Public Administration ($64,016).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Information ($54,844), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($49,650), and Construction ($47,583).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Missouri. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Missouri.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

1,519
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
998
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
975
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$1.02M
Manufacturing
$571k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$250k
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Missouri to other states, or from other states to Missouri.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Missouri product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $32.3B, followed by Mixed freight ($30.8B) and Pharmaceuticals ($30.3B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Missouri products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$303B

2020 Value in Missouri

$614B

Projected 2050 Value in Missouri

103% growth

In 2020, total outbound Missouri trade was $303B. This is expected to increase 103% to $614B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Missouri trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Missouri to other states, or from other states to Missouri.

Most Common Trade Partners

Illinois
$24.9B
Kansas
$14.6B
Texas
$14.6B

In 2020, the top outbound Missouri domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Illinois with $24.9B, followed by Kansas with $14.6B and Texas and $14.6B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Missouri shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Jefferson County, MO went to Donald J. Trump with 66% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (32.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.4%).

Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt are the senators currently representing the state of Missouri. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Missouri is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (66%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (32.2%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.4%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Jefferson County, MO for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Missouri

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Josh Hawley

Senator from Missouri

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Eric Schmitt

Senator from Missouri

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt are the senators currently representing Missouri.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Missouri over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Missouri

Missouri is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Missouri have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Jefferson County, MO awarded 749 degrees. The student population of Jefferson County, MO in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 1,429 male students and 2,251 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Jefferson County, MO are White (625 and 83.6%), followed by Unknown (54 and 7.22%), Hispanic or Latino (27 and 3.61%), and Black or African American (15 and 2.01%).

The largest universities in Jefferson County, MO by number of degrees awarded are Jefferson College (749 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Jefferson County, MO are Liberal Arts & Sciences (309 and 41.3%), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic) (67 and 8.95%), and Teacher Education & Professional Development (49 and 6.54%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

Measure

In 2015 in Jefferson County, MO, the percentage of applicants admitted was 93.1%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 40.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 3,680 (38.8% men and 61.2% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 3,680 students enrolled in Jefferson County, MO, 38.8% men and 61.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,224 records, of which 61% were women and 39% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
37 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
309 degrees awarded
Teacher Education & Professional Development
49 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Jefferson County, MO was Registered Nursing with 37 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Jefferson County, MO according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Jefferson College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

749 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Jefferson College with 749 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 286 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Jefferson County, MO, which is 0.618 times less than the 463 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 625 degrees mean that there were 11.6 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 54 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($5,130) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($900) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($782) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.644% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.544% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.47M), Some college (1.12M), and Bachelors Degree (844k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Jefferson County, MO was $175,000 in 2021, which is 0.715 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $167,700 to $175,000, a 4.35% increase. The homeownership rate in Jefferson County, MO is 79.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Jefferson County, MO have an average commute time of 30.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Jefferson County, MO is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Jefferson County, MO is $71,285. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Jefferson County, MO was Census Tract 7004.02 with a value of $118,038, followed by Census Tract 7005.02 and Census Tract 7003.02, with respective values of $92,337 and $86,729.

In 2022, 10.8% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Jefferson County, MO. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 0.0708%.

Housing

Property

$175,000

Median Property Value 2021

±$2,745

$68,538

Median Property Taxes

±$2,049

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Jefferson County, MO the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Jefferson County, MO compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

79.9%

Homeownership

2021

64.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 79.9% of the housing units in Jefferson County, MO were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 79.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Jefferson County, MO compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 7004.02
Census Tract 7005.02
Census Tract 7003.02

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Jefferson County, MO was Census Tract 7004.02 with a value of $118,038, followed by Census Tract 7005.02 and Census Tract 7003.02, with respective values of $92,337 and $86,729.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Jefferson County, MO colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$71,285

Median Household Income

± $2,398

85.7k

Number of Households

± 2,387

In 2021, the median household income of the 85.7k households in Jefferson County, MO grew to $71,285 from the previous year's value of $67,606.

The following chart displays the households in Jefferson County, MO distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Jefferson County, MO is from Missouri.

0.457

2021 Wage GINI in Missouri

0.457

2020 Wage GINI in Missouri

In 2021, the income inequality in Missouri was 0.457 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0667% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Missouri was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Missouri in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Missouri across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (84.2%)
Worked At Home (7.12%)
Carpooled (7.03%)

In 2021, 84.2% of workers in Jefferson County, MO drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (7.12%) and those who carpooled to work (7.03%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

30.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Jefferson County, MO have a longer commute time (30.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.65% of the workforce in Jefferson County, MO have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Jefferson County, MO compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Jefferson County, MO distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Jefferson County, MO have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 10.8% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Jefferson County, MO. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 0.0708%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

8.72% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Jefferson County, MO (19.5k out of 223k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 45 - 54.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Jefferson County, MO is White, followed by Two Or More and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 10.6% of the children was living in poverty in Jefferson County, MO. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 3.6%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 192 in Jefferson County, MO. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 70.2 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

91.8% of the population of Jefferson County, MO has health coverage, with 58% on employee plans, 9.63% on Medicaid, 13.3% on Medicare, 9.33% on non-group plans, and 1.55% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Jefferson County, MO see 4092 patients per year on average, which represents a 5.15% decrease from the previous year (4314 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2265 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 968 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.7% were men and 50.3% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

4,092 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Jefferson County, MO

Primary care physicians in Jefferson County, MO see an average of 4,092 patients per year. This represents a 5.15% decrease from the previous year (4,314 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Jefferson County, MO in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.6% under 18 years, 18.6% between 18 and 34 years, 41.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 15% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.7% were men and 50.3% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

8.19%

Uninsured

58%

Employer Coverage

9.63%

Medicaid

13.3%

Medicare

9.33%

Non-Group

1.55%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Jefferson County, MO grew by 0.998% from 8.11% to 8.19%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Jefferson County, MO changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 49.2 in Jefferson County, MO.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Jefferson County, MO.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 31.6% in Jefferson County, MO.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Jefferson County, MO.

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