Jefferson County, Colorado
County
Overview
- County Name
- Jefferson County
- State
- Colorado
- FIPS Code
- 08059
- State FIPS
- 08
- County FIPS
- 059
Geography
- Land Area
- 764.39 sq mi
- Water Area
- 9.67 sq mi
- Total Area
- 774.06 sq mi
- Latitude
- 39.579511
- Longitude
- -105.245462
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 563,596
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 457,787
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 478,818 | 85.0% |
| Hispanic | 84,777 | 15.0% |
| White | 441,160 | 78.3% |
| Black | 5,832 | 1.0% |
| Asian | 13,779 | 2.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,351 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 351 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 1,607 | 0.3% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 397,686 | 86.9% |
| Hispanic | 60,102 | 13.1% |
| White | 369,943 | 80.8% |
| Black | 7,040 | 1.5% |
| Asian | 14,805 | 3.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 4,876 | 1.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 275 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 1,018 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 579,377
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $119,512
- Poverty Rate
- 6.6%
- Population Below Poverty
- 38,163
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 460,410 | 79.5% |
| Black | 6,880 | 1.2% |
| Asian | 16,970 | 2.9% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 417,854
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 119,629 | 28.6% |
| Republican | 93,494 | 22.4% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 197,581 | 47.3% |
| Other | 773 | 0.2% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 204,498 | 48.9% |
| Female | 213,308 | 51.0% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 311,419 | 74.5% |
| Hispanic | 43,138 | 10.3% |
| Black | 1,019 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 10,721 | 2.6% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 299,358
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 71.6%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 232,451 | 74.6% |
| Hispanic | 23,126 | 53.6% |
| Black | 559 | 54.9% |
| Asian | 6,325 | 59.0% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 143,529 | 70.2% |
| Female | 155,813 | 73.0% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 63,221 (14.7%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 223,162 (52.1%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 253,574
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $645,156
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $2,092
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 64.1%
- Public Transit
- 1.3%
- Work From Home
- 25.7%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 32.9%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.