Jefferson County, Wisconsin
County
Overview
- County Name
- Jefferson County
- State
- Wisconsin
- FIPS Code
- 55055
- State FIPS
- 55
- County FIPS
- 055
Geography
- Land Area
- 556.49 sq mi
- Water Area
- 26.25 sq mi
- Total Area
- 582.74 sq mi
- Latitude
- 43.013804
- Longitude
- -88.773985
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 83,817
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 66,966
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 78,083 | 93.2% |
| Hispanic | 5,737 | 6.8% |
| White | 75,123 | 89.6% |
| Black | 890 | 1.1% |
| Asian | 434 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 57 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 7 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 83 | 0.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 63,738 | 95.2% |
| Hispanic | 3,231 | 4.8% |
| White | 61,755 | 92.2% |
| Black | 885 | 1.3% |
| Asian | 559 | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 486 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 62 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 86,003
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $85,821
- Poverty Rate
- 7.8%
- Population Below Poverty
- 6,747
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 76,167 | 88.6% |
| Black | 809 | 0.9% |
| Asian | 561 | 0.7% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 61,370
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 13,971 | 22.8% |
| Republican | 26,901 | 43.8% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 20,498 | 33.4% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 28,453 | 46.4% |
| Female | 32,496 | 53.0% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 48,665 | 79.3% |
| Hispanic | 2,096 | 3.4% |
| Black | 70 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 445 | 0.7% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 37,959
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 61.9%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 30,661 | 63.0% |
| Hispanic | 892 | 42.6% |
| Black | 26 | 37.1% |
| Asian | 241 | 54.2% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 18,410 | 64.7% |
| Female | 19,342 | 59.5% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 17,873 (29.7%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 17,169 (28.5%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 36,890
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $282,300
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,054
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 77.1%
- Public Transit
- 0.4%
- Work From Home
- 10.3%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 31.3%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.