Jefferson County, Colorado
Total Population: 579,715
County Seat: Golden
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
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
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 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
95.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
50.7%
Enrolled in College (18+)
6.9%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian 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 fieldsMedian 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.