Jefferson County, Iowa
County
Overview
- County Name
- Jefferson County
- State
- Iowa
- FIPS Code
- 19101
- State FIPS
- 19
- County FIPS
- 101
Geography
- Land Area
- 435.52 sq mi
- Water Area
- 1.36 sq mi
- Total Area
- 436.88 sq mi
- Latitude
- 41.006376
- Longitude
- -91.966628
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 13,947
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 11,401
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 13,334 | 95.6% |
| Hispanic | 614 | 4.4% |
| White | 12,696 | 91.0% |
| Black | 177 | 1.3% |
| Asian | 199 | 1.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 10 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 36 | 0.3% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 10,983 | 96.3% |
| Hispanic | 414 | 3.6% |
| White | 10,576 | 92.8% |
| Black | 140 | 1.2% |
| Asian | 152 | 1.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 90 | 0.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 37 | 0.3% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 15,705
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $62,821
- Poverty Rate
- 14.2%
- Population Below Poverty
- 2,225
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 13,253 | 84.4% |
| Black | 399 | 2.5% |
| Asian | 1,285 | 8.2% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 10,745
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 4,108 | 38.2% |
| Republican | 3,632 | 33.8% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 2,905 | 27.0% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 5,213 | 48.5% |
| Female | 5,532 | 51.5% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 8,882 | 82.7% |
| Hispanic | 252 | 2.3% |
| Black | 38 | 0.4% |
| Asian | 217 | 2.0% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 6,573
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 61.2%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 5,551 | 62.5% |
| Hispanic | 113 | 44.8% |
| Black | 14 | 36.8% |
| Asian | 94 | 43.3% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 3,259 | 62.5% |
| Female | 3,314 | 59.9% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 2,397 (20.5%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 5,084 (43.1%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 7,706
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $159,725
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $869
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 67.8%
- Public Transit
- 0.5%
- Work From Home
- 20.0%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 29.3%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.