Jefferson County, Iowa

Total Population: 15,676

County Seat: Fairfield

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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

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)82.7%
Black (Non-Hispanic)5.7%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)4.6%
Hispanic or Latino4.0%
Two or More Races2.4%
Other Race0.5%

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 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

95.4%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

41.6%

Enrolled in College (18+)

10.9%

Economics

6 fields

Median 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 fields

Median 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.