Jefferson County, Colorado

Total Population: 579,715

County Seat: Golden

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Median Home Value

$604,400

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$107,800

Across all households

Median Age

40.4 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

50.7%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)75.9%
Hispanic or Latino15.9%
Two or More Races3.7%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)2.8%
Black (Non-Hispanic)1.1%
Other Race0.3%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.3%

Under 18 Years

18.9%

65 Years and Over

17.4%

Male

50.3%

Female

49.7%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

96.9%

No Health Insurance

5.2%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

95.5%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

50.7%

Enrolled in College (18+)

6.9%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$107,800

Mean Household Income

$137,752

Per Capita Income

$58,142

Unemployment Rate (16+)

3.9%

In Labor Force (19–64)

84.8%

SNAP / Food Stamps

5.1%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$604,400

Median Rent

$1,792/mo

Total Housing Units

251,183

Owner-Occupied

70.6%

Renter-Occupied

29.4%

Vacancy Rate

4.4%

Married Couple Households

50.3%

Cohabiting Couple Households

8.0%

Male Householder, No Partner

18.3%

Female Householder, No Partner

23.4%

Average Household Size

2.38

Broadband Internet Access

94.4%

Housing Built Since 2010

9.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 08059.