Iowa Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 15,705 (100%) |
| Population Density | 36 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 31 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $61,620 |
| Per Capita Income | $36,823 |
| Median Home Value | $163,400 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 7,706 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,706 (61.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,246 (29.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 754 (9.8%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 6,952 |
| Average Household Size | 2.11 |
| Family Households | 3,763 (54.1%) |
The table below compares Jefferson County to the other 99 counties and county equivalents in Iowa by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 48 | 52nd |
| Population Density | # 33 | 67th |
| Median Household Income | # 92 | 8th |
| Per Capita Income | # 63 | 38th |
| Diversity Index | # 19 | 82nd |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Iowa Census Data Comparison Tool.
