Jefferson County, Iowa
Total Population: 15,676
County Seat: Fairfield
Median Home Value
$161,200
Owner-occupied units
Median Household Income
$56,824
Across all households
Median Age
43.5 yrs
Across all residents
Bachelor's Degree+
41.6%
Adults 25 and older
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
Under 18 Years
17.1%
65 Years and Over
25.7%
Male
51.5%
Female
48.5%
U.S. Citizens (18+)
89.9%
No Health Insurance
7.2%
Education
3 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
95.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
41.6%
Enrolled in College (18+)
10.9%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian Household Income
$56,824
Mean Household Income
$78,591
Per Capita Income
$35,800
Unemployment Rate (16+)
5.3%
In Labor Force (19–64)
74.1%
SNAP / Food Stamps
16.2%
Housing & Households
13 fieldsMedian Home Value
$161,200
Median Rent
$881/mo
Total Housing Units
7,707
Owner-Occupied
65.1%
Renter-Occupied
34.9%
Vacancy Rate
10.8%
Married Couple Households
43.5%
Cohabiting Couple Households
8.9%
Male Householder, No Partner
22.3%
Female Householder, No Partner
25.3%
Average Household Size
2.14
Broadband Internet Access
87.1%
Housing Built Since 2010
5.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 19101.