Jefferson County, Kansas
County
Overview
- County Name
- Jefferson County
- State
- Kansas
- FIPS Code
- 20087
- State FIPS
- 20
- County FIPS
- 087
Geography
- Land Area
- 532.63 sq mi
- Water Area
- 24.05 sq mi
- Total Area
- 556.68 sq mi
- Latitude
- 39.239644
- Longitude
- -95.375314
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 18,256
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 14,224
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 17,669 | 96.8% |
| Hispanic | 591 | 3.2% |
| White | 16,917 | 92.7% |
| Black | 82 | 0.4% |
| Asian | 39 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 78 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 35 | 0.2% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 13,839 | 97.3% |
| Hispanic | 383 | 2.7% |
| White | 13,315 | 93.6% |
| Black | 131 | 0.9% |
| Asian | 97 | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 302 | 2.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 18,349
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $82,778
- Poverty Rate
- 5.6%
- Population Below Poverty
- 1,023
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 16,980 | 92.5% |
| Black | 111 | 0.6% |
| Asian | 45 | 0.2% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 12,677
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 2,520 | 19.9% |
| Republican | 6,476 | 51.1% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 3,536 | 27.9% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 6,219 | 49.1% |
| Female | 6,457 | 50.9% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 11,137 | 87.9% |
| Hispanic | 195 | 1.5% |
| Black | 13 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 57 | 0.4% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 7,568
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 59.7%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 6,694 | 60.1% |
| Hispanic | 88 | 45.1% |
| Black | 9 | 69.2% |
| Asian | 34 | 59.6% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 3,703 | 59.5% |
| Female | 3,864 | 59.8% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 4,131 (31.5%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 3,223 (24.7%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 8,038
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $210,711
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $893
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 75.9%
- Work From Home
- 11.7%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 30.7%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.