Jefferson County, MO

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2020 Population

224,777

0.369% 1-year growth

US Senator

Roy Blunt

Republican Party

US Senator

Josh Hawley

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

39.6

1.02% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

9.07%

5.38% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$67,606

3.29% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$167,700

3.65% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

112,610

0.752% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Jefferson County, MO had a population of 225k people with a median age of 39.6 and a median household income of $67,606. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Jefferson County, MO grew from 223,951 to 224,777, a 0.369% increase and its median household income grew from $65,454 to $67,606, a 3.29% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Jefferson County, MO are White (Non-Hispanic) (92.7%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.36%), White (Hispanic) (1.62%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (0.864%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.778%).

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 (847 degrees awarded in 2020).

In 2020, the median property value in Jefferson County, MO was $167,700, and the homeownership rate was 79.5%.

Most people in Jefferson County, MO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 31.1 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 225k people, from which 99.4% are citizens. As of 2020, 1.9% of Jefferson County, MO residents were born outside of the country (4.27k people).

In 2020, there were 27.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (208k people) in Jefferson County, MO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 7.56k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 3.64k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.4%

2020 Citizenship

99.3%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 99.4% of Jefferson County, MO residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Jefferson County, MO was 99.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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)
208k ± 945
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
7.56k ± 1.03k
White (Hispanic)
3.64k ± 280

2.02%

Hispanic Population

4.55k people

2.02% of the people in Jefferson County, MO are hispanic (4.55k 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
39,519 ± 4,865 people
India
21,572 ± 3,600 people
China
19,039 ± 3,382 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Missouri was Mexico, the natal country of 39,519 Missouri residents, followed by India with 21,572 and China with 19,039.

Foreign-Born Population

1.9%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

4.27k people

1.93%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

4.31k people

As of 2020, 1.9% of Jefferson County, MO residents (4.27k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Jefferson County, MO was 1.93%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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
5,675 ± 468
Gulf War (2001-)
2,670 ± 457
Gulf War (1990s)
2,036 ± 450

Jefferson County, MO has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.13 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Jefferson County, MO employs 113k people. The largest industries in Jefferson County, MO are Health Care & Social Assistance (15,716 people), Manufacturing (13,534 people), and Retail Trade (12,999 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($80,985), Utilities ($72,600), and Finance & Insurance ($57,854).

Males in Missouri have an average income that is 1.36 times higher than the average income of females, which is $47,900. The income inequality in Missouri (measured using the Gini index) is 0.457, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

113k

2020 Value

± 2,813

0.752%

1 Year growth

± 3.29%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Jefferson County, MO grew at a rate of 0.752%, from 112k employees to 113k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Jefferson County, MO, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (15,155 people), Management Occupations (11,112 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (10,654 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Jefferson County, MO.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Missouri.

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

113k

2020 Value

± 2,813

0.752%

1 Year growth

± 3.29%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Jefferson County, MO grew at a rate of 0.752%, from 112k employees to 113k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Jefferson County, MO, are Health Care & Social Assistance (15,716 people), Manufacturing (13,534 people), and Retail Trade (12,999 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

$47,672

Median earning men ± $1,505

$32,163

Median earning women ± $803

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($65,358), Information ($64,141), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($60,924).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Information ($48,299), Wholesale Trade ($47,538), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($47,458).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Missouri.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Missouri. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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 $30.9B, followed by Mixed freight ($30.9B) and Pharmaceuticals ($29.3B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Missouri.

$312B

2020 Value in Missouri

$614B

Projected 2050 Value in Missouri

97.1% growth

In 2020, total outbound Missouri trade was $312B. This is expected to increase 97.1% 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
$26.1B
Texas
$15.4B
Kansas
$15.2B

In 2020, the top outbound Missouri domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Illinois with $26.1B, followed by Texas with $15.4B and Kansas and $15.2B.

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%).

Roy Blunt and Josh Hawley 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.

Senators Elections

US Senators from Missouri

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Missouri.

Roy Blunt

Senator from Missouri

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Josh Hawley

Senator from Missouri

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Roy Blunt and Josh Hawley 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 Representatives 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 2020, universities in Jefferson County, MO awarded 847 degrees. The student population of Jefferson County, MO in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 1,375 male students and 2,365 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Jefferson County, MO are White (782 and 93%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (22 and 2.62%), Two or More Races (16 and 1.9%), and Asian (9 and 1.07%).

The largest universities in Jefferson County, MO by number of degrees awarded are Jefferson College (847 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Jefferson County, MO are Liberal Arts & Sciences (426 and 50.3%), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic) (65 and 7.67%), and Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (53 and 6.26%).

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 2020 was 3,740 (36.8% men and 63.2% 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 2020 there were 3,740 students enrolled in Jefferson County, MO, 36.8% men and 63.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,286 records, of which 63.2% were women and 36.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Teacher Education & Professional Development
37 degree-majors awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
426 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
44 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Jefferson County, MO was Teacher Education & Professional Development 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

847 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Jefferson College with 847 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2020, 331 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Jefferson County, MO, which is 0.641 times less than the 516 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 782 degrees mean that there were 35.5 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 22 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 ($5,040) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Public, 2-year ($900) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

Public, 2-year ($912) 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

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Missouri.

Measure

In 2020, 0.599% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.508% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Missouri.

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (1.47M), Some college (1.14M), and Bachelors Degree (823k).

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 $167,700 in 2020, which is 0.73 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $161,800 to $167,700, a 3.65% increase. The homeownership rate in Jefferson County, MO is 79.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Jefferson County, MO have an average commute time of 31.1 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 $67,606. In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Jefferson County, MO was Census Tract 7004.02 with a value of $111,439, followed by Census Tract 7005.02 and Census Tract 7006.03, with respective values of $87,708 and $86,034.

In 2021, 11.4% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Jefferson County, MO. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator grew 0.728%.

Housing

Property

$167,700

Median Property Value 2020

±$1,886

$67,585

Median Property Taxes

±$1,874

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

79.5%

Homeownership

2020

64.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 79.5% of the housing units in Jefferson County, MO were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 79.4%.

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 7006.03

In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Jefferson County, MO was Census Tract 7004.02 with a value of $111,439, followed by Census Tract 7005.02 and Census Tract 7006.03, with respective values of $87,708 and $86,034.

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.

$67,606

Median Household Income

± $1,791

85k

Number of Households

± 2,347

In 2020, the median household income of the 85k households in Jefferson County, MO grew to $67,606 from the previous year's value of $65,454.

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

2020 Wage GINI in Missouri

0.461

2019 Wage GINI in Missouri

In 2020, the income inequality in Missouri was 0.457 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.04% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more 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 2020

Drove Alone (85.4%)
Carpooled (7.61%)
Worked At Home (5.51%)

In 2020, 85.4% of workers in Jefferson County, MO drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.61%) and those who worked at home (5.51%).

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

31.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Jefferson County, MO have a longer commute time (31.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 1.73% 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 2021, 11.4% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Jefferson County, MO. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator grew 0.728%.

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

Poverty & Diversity

9.07% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Jefferson County, MO (20.1k out of 222k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 45 - 54 and then Females 35 - 44.

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 2021, 11.3% of the children was living in poverty in Jefferson County, MO. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 2.9%.

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 2021, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 192 in Jefferson County, MO. From 2014 to 2021, 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

91.9% of the population of Jefferson County, MO has health coverage, with 57.3% on employee plans, 9.94% on Medicaid, 13.1% on Medicare, 10.2% on non-group plans, and 1.33% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Missouri was $8,107 in 2014. This is a 3.14% increase from the previous year ($7,860).

Primary care physicians in Jefferson County, MO see 4314 patients per year on average, which represents a 4.08% increase from the previous year (4145 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2501 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1166 patients per year.

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

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Missouri. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Missouri, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Patient to Clinician Ratios

4,314 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Jefferson County, MO

Primary care physicians in Jefferson County, MO see an average of 4,314 patients per year. This represents a 4.08% increase from the previous year (4,145 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.

Community Mobility

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Missouri.

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Missouri across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.5% under 18 years, 19% between 18 and 34 years, 41.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.7% 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

8.11%

Uninsured

57.3%

Employer Coverage

9.94%

Medicaid

13.1%

Medicare

10.2%

Non-Group

1.33%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Jefferson County, MO grew by 0.661% from 8.05% to 8.11%.

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 2021, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 44.5 in Jefferson County, MO.

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

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2021, 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 33.2% in Jefferson County, MO.

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

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