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Jefferson County

State:
Iowa
County Seat:
Fairfield

Jefferson County's estimated 2025 population is 14,984 with a growth rate of -1.5% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Jefferson County is the 49th largest county in Iowa. The 2010 population was 16,835 and has seen a growth of -10.99% since that time.

14,984
Total Population
34
Population Density (mi²)
49
Population Rank (State)
-228 -1.5%
Annual Population Growth

Jefferson County Population

Jefferson County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Jefferson County includes 84.65% White, 5.95% Black or African American, 4.61% Asian, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Black or African American

Asian

Two or more races

Other race

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White13,26984.65%
Black or African American9325.95%
Asian7234.61%
Two or more races4853.09%
Other race1350.86%
Native American1320.84%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander00%

Jefferson County Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Jefferson County's average per capita income is $35,877. Household income levels show a median of $56,824. The poverty rate stands at 14.55%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$91,578-
Families$78,622$100,743
Households$56,824$78,591
Non Families$32,917$50,190

$35,877

Average Income

$56,824

Median Household Income

14.55%

Poverty Rate