Jefferson County, Nebraska
County
Overview
- County Name
- Jefferson County
- State
- Nebraska
- FIPS Code
- 31095
- State FIPS
- 31
- County FIPS
- 095
Geography
- Land Area
- 570.18 sq mi
- Water Area
- 5.48 sq mi
- Total Area
- 575.67 sq mi
- Latitude
- 40.175736
- Longitude
- -97.143103
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 7,032
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 5,418
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 6,740 | 95.8% |
| Hispanic | 298 | 4.2% |
| White | 6,547 | 93.1% |
| Black | 22 | 0.3% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 14 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 39 | 0.6% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 5,184 | 95.7% |
| Hispanic | 231 | 4.3% |
| White | 5,123 | 94.6% |
| Black | 6 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 39 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 13 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 7,161
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $63,138
- Poverty Rate
- 9.9%
- Population Below Poverty
- 709
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 6,664 | 93.1% |
| Black | 22 | 0.3% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.0% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 4,577
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 945 | 20.6% |
| Republican | 2,812 | 61.4% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 760 | 16.6% |
| Other | 19 | 0.4% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 2,199 | 48.0% |
| Female | 2,362 | 51.6% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 3,849 | 84.1% |
| Hispanic | 74 | 1.6% |
| Black | 1 | 0.0% |
| Asian | 19 | 0.4% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 2,706
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 59.1%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 2,305 | 59.9% |
| Hispanic | 20 | 27.0% |
| Black | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian | 13 | 68.4% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 1,320 | 60.0% |
| Female | 1,379 | 58.4% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 1,778 (35.5%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 1,013 (20.2%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 3,679
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $130,599
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $589
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 74.2%
- Work From Home
- 4.7%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 26.4%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.