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Jefferson County

State:
Wisconsin
County Seat:
Jefferson

Jefferson County's estimated 2025 population is 85,779 with a growth rate of 0.02% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Jefferson County is the 20th largest county in Wisconsin. The 2010 population was 83,727 and has seen a growth of 2.45% since that time.

85,779
Total Population
154
Population Density (mi²)
20
Population Rank (State)
18 0.02%
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 89.75% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Black or African American, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Two or more races

Other race

Black or African American

Asian

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White77,06689.75%
Two or more races4,4305.16%
Other race2,5182.93%
Black or African American9701.13%
Asian5240.61%
Native American2640.31%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander950.11%

Jefferson County Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Jefferson County's average per capita income is $51,378. Household income levels show a median of $80,604. The poverty rate stands at 8.13%.

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$112,808$126,380
Families$100,612$114,397
Households$80,604$97,779
Non Families$48,222$62,847

$51,378

Average Income

$80,604

Median Household Income

8.13%

Poverty Rate