Jeffers is a city located in Cottonwood County Minnesota. Jeffers has a 2024 population of 335. Jeffers is currently declining at a rate of -1.47% annually and its population has decreased by -5.1% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 353 in 2020.
The average household income in Jeffers is $62,299 with a poverty rate of 28.09%. The median age in Jeffers is 45 years: 40.4 years for males, and 48.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Jeffers was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 270 | 83.33% |
| Two or more races | 26 | 8.02% |
| Asian | 14 | 4.32% |
| Other race | 14 | 4.32% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 144 | 2.25 | 87.5 | 12.5 |
| Non Family | 67 | 1.36 | 89.6 | 10.4 |
| Married | 52 | 2.73 | 94.2 | 5.8 |
| Female | 21 | 3.71 | 66.7 | 33.3 |
| Male | 4 | 3.25 | 75 | 25 |
2.95
Average Family Size
2.25
Average Household Size
87.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 28 | 12.9% |
| Associates Degree | 18 | 8.29% |
| Bachelors Degree | 8 | 3.69% |
| Graduate Degree | 3 | 1.38% |
| High School Graduate | 80 | 36.87% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13 | 5.99% |
| Some College | 67 | 30.88% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 185 | 156 | 11 |
| Hispanic | 28 | 20 | 0 |
| Other Race | 8 | 5 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Asian | 4 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 84.32%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 5.95%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $66,250 | $0 | $58,750 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $44,464 | $46,250 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $43,594 | $57,750 | $26,750 |
| Some College | $34,167 | $36,250 | $26,875 |
$43,594
Average Earnings
$57,750
Average Male
$26,750
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
80.58% of Jeffers residents speak only English, while 19.42% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 15.53% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 244 | 59 | 24.18% |
| Multiple | 26 | 26 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 66 | 26 | 39.39% |
| Asian | 14 | 6 | 42.86% |
28.09%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.99%
Male Poverty Rate
35.19%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Jeffers is Multiple, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Jeffers is White, with 24.18% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.96%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.97%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 37.21%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 24.39% |
| Some College | 22.35% |
| High School | 16.25% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 83.33% |
| Female Employed | 12.07% |
| Male Employed | 10.13% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $46,875 | $61,184 |
| Households | $45,250 | $62,299 |
| Married Families | $51,250 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $42,656 | $61,643 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.8%
Male Marriage Rate
50.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
14
Number of Veterans
14
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 6 |
| First Gulf War | 2 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 6 |
| 65 to 74 | 5 |
| 35 to 54 | 2 |
| 75+ | 1 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14 | 6.19% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.71%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.2%
Labor Force Participation
54.8%
Employment Rate
13.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
62.65%
Born in Jeffers
88.89%
Native Born
11.11%
Foreign Born
8.64%
Non Citizen
2.47%
Naturalized
88.89% of Jeffers residents were born in the United States, with 62.65% having been born in Minnesota. 8.64% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 314 | -4 | -1.26% |
| 2028 | 318 | -4 | -1.24% |
| 2027 | 322 | -5 | -1.53% |
| 2026 | 327 | -4 | -1.21% |
| 2025 | 331 | -4 | -1.19% |
| 2024 | 335 | -5 | -1.47% |
| 2023 | 340 | -6 | -1.73% |
| 2022 | 346 | -10 | -2.81% |
| 2021 | 356 | 3 | 0.85% |
| 2020 | 353 | 6 | 1.73% |
| 2019 | 347 | -2 | -0.57% |
| 2018 | 349 | 1 | 0.29% |
| 2017 | 348 | -7 | -1.97% |
| 2016 | 355 | -1 | -0.28% |
| 2015 | 356 | -3 | -0.84% |
| 2014 | 359 | -3 | -0.83% |
| 2013 | 362 | -2 | -0.55% |
| 2012 | 364 | -6 | -1.62% |
| 2011 | 370 | 0 | 0% |
| 2010 | 370 | 0 | 0% |