Jefferson County's estimated 2025 population is 6,882 with a growth rate of -1.23% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Jefferson County is the 42nd largest county in Nebraska. The 2010 population was 7,521 and has seen a growth of -8.5% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Jefferson County includes 93.36% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Black or African American, Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,680 | 93.36% |
| Two or more races | 341 | 4.77% |
| Other race | 68 | 0.95% |
| Black or African American | 45 | 0.63% |
| Native American | 19 | 0.27% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.03% |
Married
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Never Married
Jefferson County's average per capita income is $43,831. Household income levels show a median of $60,568. The poverty rate stands at 9.87%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $86,354 | - |
| Families | $78,295 | $91,571 |
| Households | $60,568 | $73,820 |
| Non Families | $37,328 | $45,729 |
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