Jefferson County, Kansas
Jefferson County is home to 18,349 people. 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line, below the Kansas rate (11.3%). The median household income is $81,278.
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| Measure | Value | Kansas | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 18,349 | 2,947,197 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $81,278 | $74,275 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 5.6% | 11.3% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 3.5% | 13.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 5.4% | 8.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.6% | 35.6% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $216,900 | $217,200 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $835 | $1,060 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 40.1% | 43.5% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 1.0% | 7.4% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 44.2 years | 37.4 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.