Jefferson is a city located in Jefferson County Wisconsin. Jefferson has a 2024 population of 7,593. It is also the county seat of Jefferson County. Jefferson is currently declining at a rate of -0.69% annually and its population has decreased by -2.72% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,805 in 2020.
The average household income in Jefferson is $91,354 with a poverty rate of 10.11%. The median age in Jefferson is 44.8 years: 43.3 years for males, and 46.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Jefferson was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,539 | 84.07% |
| Other race | 706 | 9.08% |
| Two or more races | 335 | 4.31% |
| Black or African American | 162 | 2.08% |
| Native American | 24 | 0.31% |
| Asian | 12 | 0.15% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,398 | 2.17 | 67.8 | 32.2 |
| Non Family | 1,637 | 1.12 | 60.2 | 39.8 |
| Married | 1,353 | 3.07 | 84.2 | 15.8 |
| Female | 246 | 3.27 | 54.9 | 45.1 |
| Male | 162 | 3.69 | 27.8 | 72.2 |
2.97
Average Family Size
2.17
Average Household Size
67.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 237 | 4.03% |
| Associates Degree | 473 | 8.05% |
| Bachelors Degree | 816 | 13.89% |
| Graduate Degree | 438 | 7.45% |
| High School Graduate | 2,103 | 35.79% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 283 | 4.82% |
| Some College | 1,526 | 25.97% |
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 | 4,948 | 4,586 | 1,154 |
| Hispanic | 711 | 574 | 13 |
| Other Race | 403 | 355 | 9 |
| 2+ Races | 159 | 145 | 45 |
| Black | 115 | 105 | 26 |
| Native American | 24 | 13 | 13 |
| Asian | 7 | 7 | 7 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $70,045 | $88,750 | $47,371 |
| Graduate Degree | $77,361 | $96,111 | $71,182 |
| High School Graduate | $35,821 | $40,490 | $28,250 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $46,354 | $50,941 | $41,033 |
| Some College | $50,122 | $55,875 | $39,303 |
$46,354
Average Earnings
$50,941
Average Male
$41,033
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
90.33% of Jefferson residents speak only English, while 9.67% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 9.16% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,099 | 553 | 9.07% |
| Hispanic | 1,091 | 206 | 18.88% |
| Other | 675 | 103 | 15.26% |
| Multiple | 314 | 14 | 4.46% |
| Native | 13 | 13 | 100% |
10.11%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.68%
Male Poverty Rate
11.47%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Jefferson is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Jefferson is Multiple, with 4.46% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.86%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.79%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.35%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 56.28% |
| High School | 12.9% |
| Some College | 3.66% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.06% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 85.45% |
| Male Employed | 4.53% |
| Female Employed | 4.12% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $84,349 | $113,878 |
| Households | $69,844 | $91,354 |
| Married Families | $103,125 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $39,493 | $60,824 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.5%
Male Marriage Rate
41.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
345
Number of Veterans
257
Male Veterans
88
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 83 |
| Vietnam | 82 |
| First Gulf War | 50 |
| Korea | 7 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 109 |
| 35 to 54 | 76 |
| 18 to 34 | 60 |
| 55 to 64 | 57 |
| 65 to 74 | 43 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 266 | 4.91% |
| Hispanic | 63 | 7.46% |
| 2+ Races | 55 | 30.22% |
| Other Race | 13 | 2.43% |
| Native American | 11 | 45.83% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.79%
Veteran Poverty Rate
5.54%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.6%
Labor Force Participation
62.2%
Employment Rate
5.1%
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
72.9%
Born in Jefferson
95.58%
Native Born
4.42%
Foreign Born
2.12%
Non Citizen
2.3%
Naturalized
95.58% of Jefferson residents were born in the United States, with 72.9% having been born in Wisconsin. 2.12% 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 | 7,328 | -53 | -0.72% |
| 2028 | 7,381 | -53 | -0.71% |
| 2027 | 7,434 | -53 | -0.71% |
| 2026 | 7,487 | -53 | -0.7% |
| 2025 | 7,540 | -53 | -0.7% |
| 2024 | 7,593 | -53 | -0.69% |
| 2023 | 7,646 | 2 | 0.03% |
| 2022 | 7,644 | -51 | -0.66% |
| 2021 | 7,695 | -110 | -1.41% |
| 2020 | 7,805 | -188 | -2.35% |
| 2019 | 7,993 | -49 | -0.61% |
| 2018 | 8,042 | 37 | 0.46% |
| 2017 | 8,005 | -13 | -0.16% |
| 2016 | 8,018 | 78 | 0.98% |
| 2015 | 7,940 | -22 | -0.28% |
| 2014 | 7,962 | -28 | -0.35% |
| 2013 | 7,990 | -10 | -0.12% |
| 2012 | 8,000 | 39 | 0.49% |
| 2011 | 7,961 | -24 | -0.3% |
| 2010 | 7,985 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 7,338 | 1,260 | 20.73% |
| 1990 | 6,078 | 431 | 7.63% |
| 1980 | 5,647 | 218 | 4.02% |
| 1970 | 5,429 | 881 | 19.37% |
| 1960 | 4,548 | 923 | 25.46% |
| 1950 | 3,625 | 566 | 18.5% |
| 1940 | 3,059 | 420 | 15.92% |
| 1930 | 2,639 | 67 | 2.6% |
| 1920 | 2,572 | -10 | -0.39% |
| 1910 | 2,582 | -2 | -0.08% |
| 1900 | 2,584 | -4,744 | -64.74% |