Jefferson County, Missouri

Total Population: 228,227

County Seat: Hillsboro

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Median Home Value

$218,800

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$80,522

Across all households

Median Age

40.2 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

23.6%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby Counties

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)89.0%
Two or More Races6.0%
Hispanic or Latino2.5%
Black (Non-Hispanic)1.1%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)1.0%
Other Race0.3%

Under 18 Years

22.8%

65 Years and Over

16.1%

Male

50.0%

Female

50.0%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

99.2%

No Health Insurance

7.3%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

91.5%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

23.6%

Enrolled in College (18+)

5.0%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$80,522

Mean Household Income

$96,337

Per Capita Income

$37,869

Unemployment Rate (16+)

3.6%

In Labor Force (19–64)

81.9%

SNAP / Food Stamps

7.2%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$218,800

Median Rent

$972/mo

Total Housing Units

93,276

Owner-Occupied

81.4%

Renter-Occupied

18.6%

Vacancy Rate

6.7%

Married Couple Households

54.8%

Cohabiting Couple Households

7.4%

Male Householder, No Partner

16.0%

Female Householder, No Partner

21.7%

Average Household Size

2.60

Broadband Internet Access

90.8%

Housing Built Since 2010

9.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 29099.