Jefferson County, Nebraska
Total Population: 7,155
County Seat: Fairbury
Median Home Value
$117,600
Owner-occupied units
Median Household Income
$60,568
Across all households
Median Age
44.7 yrs
Across all residents
Bachelor's Degree+
19.7%
Adults 25 and older
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
Under 18 Years
22.8%
65 Years and Over
24.7%
Male
48.2%
Female
51.8%
U.S. Citizens (18+)
98.8%
No Health Insurance
7.7%
Education
3 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
93.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
19.7%
Enrolled in College (18+)
4.5%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian Household Income
$60,568
Mean Household Income
$73,820
Per Capita Income
$31,576
Unemployment Rate (16+)
1.1%
In Labor Force (19–64)
74.9%
SNAP / Food Stamps
11.4%
Housing & Households
13 fieldsMedian Home Value
$117,600
Median Rent
$659/mo
Total Housing Units
3,664
Owner-Occupied
72.2%
Renter-Occupied
27.8%
Vacancy Rate
15.0%
Married Couple Households
50.6%
Cohabiting Couple Households
3.2%
Male Householder, No Partner
17.8%
Female Householder, No Partner
28.4%
Average Household Size
2.26
Broadband Internet Access
79.1%
Housing Built Since 2010
2.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 31095.