Jefferson County's estimated 2026 population is 6,990 with a growth rate of -1.13% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Jefferson County is the 41st largest county in Nebraska. The 2010 population was 7,521 and has seen a growth of -7.06% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 44.4 years
Female: 44.8 years
Male: 43 years
There are 5,535 adults, (1,779 of whom are seniors) in Jefferson County.
Female: 3,651 (51%)
Male: 3,510 (49%)
The racial composition of Jefferson County includes 93.06% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Black or African American, Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,664 | 93.06% |
| Two or more races | 387 | 5.4% |
| Other race | 71 | 0.99% |
| Black or African American | 22 | 0.31% |
| Native American | 15 | 0.21% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.03% |
Jefferson County's average per capita income is $44,659. Household income levels show a median of $59,044. The poverty rate stands at 10.13%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $79,943 | - |
| Families | $75,663 | $95,464 |
| Households | $59,044 | $77,937 |
| Non Families | $38,868 | $48,821 |
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