Jefferson County (South) PUMA, MO

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2023 Population

114,985

0.404% 1-year growth

US Senator

Josh Hawley

Republican Party

US Senator

Eric Schmitt

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

40.3

0.248% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

9.63%

4.83% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$78,648

3.34% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$218,000

7.07% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

53,204

1.85% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Jefferson County (South) PUMA, MO had a population of 115k people with a median age of 40.3 and a median household income of $78,648. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Jefferson County (South) PUMA, MO grew from 114,522 to 114,985, a 0.404% increase and its median household income grew from $76,103 to $78,648, a 3.34% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Jefferson County (South) PUMA, MO are White (Non-Hispanic) (88.8%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (6.87%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.07%), White (Hispanic) (0.977%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.898%).

1.83% of the households in Jefferson County (South) PUMA, 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.

99.8% of the residents in Jefferson County (South) PUMA, MO are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Jefferson County (South) PUMA, MO are Jefferson College (688 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2023, the median property value in Jefferson County (South) PUMA, MO was $218,000, and the homeownership rate was 81.5%.

Most people in Jefferson County (South) PUMA, MO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 32.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Jefferson County (South) PUMA, MO was 2 cars per household.

Jefferson County (South) PUMA, MO borders St. Francois, Washington, Perry & Ste. Genevieve Counties PUMA, MO, Jefferson County (North) PUMA, MO, St. Clair (South & East) & Monroe Counties PUMA, IL, Franklin & Carter Counties PUMA, MO, and St. Louis County (Southwest) PUMA, MO.

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Population & Diversity

Jefferson County (South) PUMA, MO is home to a population of 115k people, from which 99.8% are citizens. As of 2023, 1.21% of Jefferson County (South) PUMA, MO residents were born outside of the country (1.39k people).

In 2023, there were 12.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (102k people) in Jefferson County (South) PUMA, MO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 7.91k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 1.23k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Jefferson County (South) PUMA, MO are Spanish (842 households), Tagalog (Incl. Filipino) (266 households), and German (241 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

57,203

Women

49.9%

57,417

Men

50.1%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 114,620 inhabitants, with 50.1% men, and 49.9% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

99.8%

2023 Citizenship

99.7%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 99.8% of Jefferson County (South) PUMA, MO residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Jefferson County (South) PUMA, MO was 99.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Jefferson County (South) PUMA, MO

White (Non-Hispanic)
102k ± 2.43k
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
7.91k ± 1.35k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
1.23k ± 424

1.93%

Hispanic Population

2.22k people

1.93% of the people in Jefferson County (South) PUMA, MO are hispanic (2.22k people).

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

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Philippines
269 ± 402 people
China
216 ± 360 people
Morocco
144 ± 294 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Jefferson County (South) PUMA, MO was Philippines, the natal country of 269 Jefferson County (South) PUMA, MO residents, followed by China with 216 and Morocco with 144.

Foreign-Born Population

1.21%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

1.39k people

1.41%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

1.62k people

As of 2023, 1.21% of Jefferson County (South) PUMA, MO residents (1.39k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Jefferson County (South) PUMA, MO was 1.41%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
842 households (0.776%)
Tagalog (Incl. Filipino)
266 households (0.245%)
German
241 households (0.222%)

1.83% of the households in Jefferson County (South) PUMA, MO reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22%. 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.

In 2023, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Jefferson County (South) PUMA, MO was Spanish. 0.776% of the households in Jefferson County (South) PUMA, MO reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,915 ± 409
Gulf War (2001-)
1,574 ± 386
Gulf War (1990s)
1,252 ± 320

Jefferson County (South) PUMA, MO has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.85 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Jefferson County (South) PUMA, MO employs 53.2k people. The largest industries in Jefferson County (South) PUMA, MO are Construction (5,874 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,736 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,796 people), and the highest paying industries are Commercial & industrial machinery & equipment repair & maintenance ($147,519), Bus service & urban transit ($128,222), and Electric power generation, transmission & distribution ($111,538).

Males in Jefferson County (South) PUMA, MO have an average income that is 1.32 times higher than the average income of females, which is $54,360. The income inequality in Jefferson County (South) PUMA, MO (measured using the Gini index) is N/A, which is N/A than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

24,475

Women

47.4%

27,166

Men

52.6%

The workforce of Jefferson County (South) PUMA, MO in 2020 was 51,641 people, with 47.4% woman, and 52.6% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Jefferson County (South) PUMA, MO.

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Occupations

53.2k

2022 Value

1.85%

1 Year growth

± 1.85%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Jefferson County (South) PUMA, MO grew at a rate of 1.85%, from 52.2k employees to 53.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Jefferson County (South) PUMA, MO, are Registered nurses (1,712 people), Construction laborers (1,499 people), and Other managers (1,424 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Jefferson County (South) PUMA, 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

53.2k

2022 Value

1.85%

1 Year growth

± 1.85%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Jefferson County (South) PUMA, MO grew at a rate of 1.85%, from 52.2k employees to 53.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Jefferson County (South) PUMA, MO, are Construction (5,874 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,736 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,796 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Jefferson County (South) PUMA, MO, though some of these residents may live in Jefferson County (South) PUMA, MO and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$58,877

Median earning men ± $1,772

$37,209

Median earning women ± $2,219

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Information ($95,815), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($86,528), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($74,044).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($61,875), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($52,112), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($51,250).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

2.47%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 6.03M people employed in Illinois. This represents a 2.47% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 13%.

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

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Missouri went to Donald J. Trump with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (40.1%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.797%).

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

Voting results are not available for Jefferson County (South) PUMA, MO. Showing the available data for Missouri.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (58.5%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (40.1%)
Democratic Party
Chase Oliver (0.797%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Missouri went to Donald J. Trump with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (40.1%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.797%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Missouri for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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 2022, universities in Jefferson County (South) PUMA, MO awarded 688 degrees. The student population of Jefferson County (South) PUMA, MO in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 1,452 male students and 2,174 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Jefferson County (South) PUMA, MO are White (596 and 86.8%), followed by Unknown (39 and 5.68%), Hispanic or Latino (22 and 3.2%), and Black or African American (13 and 1.89%).

The largest universities in Jefferson County (South) PUMA, MO by number of degrees awarded are Jefferson College (688 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Jefferson County (South) PUMA, MO are Liberal Arts & Sciences (308 and 44.8%), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic) (58 and 8.43%), and Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (47 and 6.83%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 3,626 students enrolled in Jefferson County (South) PUMA, MO, 40% men and 60% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,145 records, of which 60.2% were women and 39.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Teacher Education & Professional Development
29 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
308 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
37 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Jefferson County (South) PUMA, MO was Teacher Education & Professional Development with 29 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Jefferson College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

688 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Jefferson College with 688 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2022, 265 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Jefferson County (South) PUMA, MO, which is 0.626 times less than the 423 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 596 degrees mean that there were 15.3 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 39 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 ($5,310) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($900) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

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

Measure

In false, 0% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Jefferson County (South) PUMA, MO in false were N/A.

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 (South) PUMA, MO was $218,000 in 2023, which is 0.719 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $203,600 to $218,000, a 7.07% increase. The homeownership rate in Jefferson County (South) PUMA, MO is 81.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Jefferson County (South) PUMA, MO have an average commute time of 32.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Jefferson County (South) PUMA, MO is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Jefferson County (South) PUMA, MO is $78,648. In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Jefferson County (South) PUMA, MO was St. Louis County (West) PUMA, MO with a value of $140,160, followed by St. Charles County (South) PUMA, MO and St. Louis County (Southwest) PUMA, MO, with respective values of $117,140 and $116,966.

Housing

Property

$218,000

Median Property Value 2023

±$4,908

$35,481

Median Property Taxes

±$1,511

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 (South) PUMA, 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 (South) PUMA, MO compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

81.5%

Homeownership

2023

68.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 81.5% of the housing units in Jefferson County (South) PUMA, MO were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 81.5%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Jefferson County (South) PUMA, MO was St. Louis County (West) PUMA, MO with a value of $140,160, followed by St. Charles County (South) PUMA, MO and St. Louis County (Southwest) PUMA, MO, with respective values of $117,140 and $116,966.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Jefferson County (South) PUMA, 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.

$78,648

Median Household Income

± $3,453

43.5k

Number of Households

± 1,761

In 2023, the median household income of the 43.5k households in Jefferson County (South) PUMA, MO grew to $78,648 from the previous year's value of $76,103.

The following chart displays the households in Jefferson County (South) PUMA, 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

N/A Wage GINI in N/A

In N/A, the income inequality in N/A was N/A according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a N/A N/A from N/A to N/A, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat N/A even. The GINI for N/A was N/A than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed N/A evenly in N/A in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Jefferson County (South) PUMA, MO across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (80.8%)
Worked At Home (10.4%)
Carpooled (6.9%)

In 2023, 80.8% of workers in Jefferson County (South) PUMA, MO drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (10.4%) and those who carpooled to work (6.9%).

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

32.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Jefferson County (South) PUMA, MO have a longer commute time (32.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.09% of the workforce in Jefferson County (South) PUMA, MO have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Jefferson County (South) PUMA, 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 (South) PUMA, 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 (South) PUMA, MO have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

9.63% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Jefferson County (South) PUMA, MO (10.9k out of 113k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 55 - 64, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Jefferson County (South) PUMA, 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.

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.

Health

92.9% of the population of Jefferson County (South) PUMA, MO has health coverage, with 55.8% on employee plans, 11.1% on Medicaid, 14.3% on Medicare, 9.95% on non-group plans, and 1.68% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Missouri see 1409 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.285% increase from the previous year (1405 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1617 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 433 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,409 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Missouri

Primary care physicians in Missouri see an average of 1,409 patients per year. This represents a 0.285% increase from the previous year (1,405 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.4% under 18 years, 18.1% between 18 and 34 years, 41% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.6% were men and 50.4% were women.

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

Uninsured People

7.15%

Uninsured

55.8%

Employer Coverage

11.1%

Medicaid

14.3%

Medicare

9.95%

Non-Group

1.68%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Jefferson County (South) PUMA, MO declined by 5.29% from 7.55% to 7.15%.

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