Jefferson County, Colorado
Jefferson County is home to 579,377 people. 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line, below the Colorado rate (9.4%). The median household income is $110,656.
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| Measure | Value | Colorado | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 579,377 | 5,862,189 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $110,656 | $95,470 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 6.7% | 9.4% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 7.0% | 11.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 5.3% | 7.7% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 52.0% | 45.7% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $637,600 | $539,400 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $1,861 | $1,761 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 52.9% | 52.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 6.3% | 9.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 40.5 years | 37.7 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
- Adams County
- Arapahoe County
- Boulder County
- Broomfield County
- Clear Creek County
- Denver County
- Douglas County
- Gilpin County
- Park County
- Teller County
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.