Jefferson County, Missouri
County
Overview
- County Name
- Jefferson County
- State
- Missouri
- FIPS Code
- 29099
- State FIPS
- 29
- County FIPS
- 099
Geography
- Land Area
- 656.26 sq mi
- Water Area
- 7.82 sq mi
- Total Area
- 664.09 sq mi
- Latitude
- 38.257630
- Longitude
- -90.543681
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 228,088
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 176,460
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 222,451 | 97.5% |
| Hispanic | 5,637 | 2.5% |
| White | 213,124 | 93.4% |
| Black | 2,349 | 1.0% |
| Asian | 2,016 | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 198 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 49 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 350 | 0.2% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 172,827 | 97.9% |
| Hispanic | 3,633 | 2.1% |
| White | 166,855 | 94.6% |
| Black | 2,583 | 1.5% |
| Asian | 1,777 | 1.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,438 | 0.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 49 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 154 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 229,458
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $84,336
- Poverty Rate
- 8.9%
- Population Below Poverty
- 20,464
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 204,876 | 89.3% |
| Black | 2,315 | 1.0% |
| Asian | 2,358 | 1.0% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 154,705
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 27,842 | 18.0% |
| Republican | 91,503 | 59.1% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 35,358 | 22.9% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 75,020 | 48.5% |
| Female | 79,192 | 51.2% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 131,976 | 85.3% |
| Hispanic | 2,872 | 1.9% |
| Black | 377 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 1,039 | 0.7% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 78,937
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 51.0%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 68,232 | 51.7% |
| Hispanic | 1,187 | 41.3% |
| Black | 127 | 33.7% |
| Asian | 406 | 39.1% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 39,407 | 52.5% |
| Female | 39,365 | 49.7% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 41,620 (25.9%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 39,741 (24.6%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 93,955
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $242,799
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,063
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 79.5%
- Public Transit
- 0.1%
- Work From Home
- 11.5%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 31.9%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.