Jefferson County Summary

Life in Jefferson County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Jefferson County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Jefferson County:

  • The population in Jefferson County is 579,715.

  • The median home value in Jefferson County is $623,275.

  • The median income in Jefferson County is $107,800.

  • The median rent in Jefferson County is $1,792.

  • The unemployment rate in Jefferson County is 3.9%.

  • The poverty rate in Jefferson County is 6.7%.

  • The average high in Jefferson County is 63.8° and there are 35.2 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Jefferson County

List Of Cities & Towns in Jefferson County

Lakewood, CO Population 156,309

Arvada, CO Population 122,835

Westminster, CO Population 115,546

Littleton, CO Population 45,092

Dakota Ridge, CO Population 34,159

Ken Caryl, CO Population 33,407

Wheat Ridge, CO Population 32,158

Columbine, CO Population 25,681

Golden, CO Population 20,467

Superior, CO Population 13,136

Fairmount, CO Population 10,521

Evergreen, CO Population 8,643

Applewood, CO Population 8,120

West Pleasant View, CO Population 5,221

Edgewater, CO Population 4,955

Genesee, CO Population 3,826

Coal Creek, CO Population 2,357

Indian Hills, CO Population 1,320

Bow Mar, CO Population 1,003

Kittredge, CO Population 843

Aspen Park, CO Population 724

East Pleasant View, CO Population 625

Mountain View, CO Population 500

Morrison, CO Population 415

Idledale, CO Population 306

Lakeside, CO Population 8

Map Of Jefferson County

Jefferson County, CO Weather

  • The average high in Jefferson County is 63.8°.

  • There are 81.39 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 35.2 inches of rain each year with 20.7 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 6:29 hours of sun each day in Jefferson County.

StatJefferson County
Mean High63.8
Nice Days81.39
Rainfall35.2
Snowfall20.7
Sunny Hours6:29
63.8°
Average High
35.2
Inches of Rain

Jefferson County Photos

Cable Stayed Bridge At Gold Strike Park In Arvadac Colorado
Source: Wikipedia User Jeffrey Beall from Denver | CC BY-SA 2.0
Tulip Monsella
Source: Wikipedia User MECU (self) | CC BY-SA 2.5
Olde Town Arvada Watertower
Source: Wikipedia User ChrisEngelsma | CC BY-SA 3.0
Edgewater
Source: Wikipedia User Jeffrey Beall | CC BY 3.0
Welcome To Goldenc Co Img
Source: Wikipedia User Billy Hathorn | CC BY-SA 3.0
Calvary Episcopal Churchc Goldenc Co Img
Source: Wikipedia User Billy Hathorn | GFDL

Jefferson County Demographics

Population over time in Jefferson County

The current population in Jefferson County is 579,715. The population has increased 0.9% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2023 580,130 0.2%
2022 578,795 0.7%
2021 574,798 -

Gender in Jefferson County

  • Jefferson County is 49.7% female with 288,093 female residents.

  • Jefferson County is 50.3% male with 291,622 male residents.

Female
49.7% (288,093)
Male
50.3% (291,622)
Gender Jefferson County CO USA
Female 49.7% 49.4% 50.5%
Male 50.3% 50.6% 49.5%

Race / Ethnicity in Jefferson County

Jefferson County is:

  • 75.9% White with 440,240 White residents.

  • 1.1% African American with 6,110 African American residents.

  • 0.3% American Indian with 1,714 American Indian residents.

  • 2.8% Asian with 16,108 Asian residents.

  • 0.1% Hawaiian with 356 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.3% Other with 1,744 Other residents.

  • 3.7% Two Or More with 21,281 Two Or More residents.

  • 15.9% Hispanic with 92,162 Hispanic residents.

White
75.9% (440,240)
African American
1.1% (6,110)
American Indian
0.3% (1,714)
Asian
2.8% (16,108)
Hawaiian
0.1% (356)
Other
0.3% (1,744)
Two Or More
3.7% (21,281)
Hispanic
15.9% (92,162)

Table: Jefferson County By Race

Race Jefferson County CO USA
White 75.9% 65.7% 58.2%
African American 1.1% 3.8% 12.0%
American Indian 0.3% 0.4% 0.5%
Asian 2.8% 3.2% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.1% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.3% 0.4% 0.5%
Two Or More 3.7% 4.2% 3.9%
Hispanic 15.9% 22.2% 19.0%

Household Income For Jefferson County, Colorado

  • 2.9% of households in Jefferson County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 1.7% of households in Jefferson County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 3.8% of households in Jefferson County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 4.2% of households in Jefferson County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 7.4% of households in Jefferson County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 13.8% of households in Jefferson County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 12.9% of households in Jefferson County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 20.3% of households in Jefferson County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 13.7% of households in Jefferson County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 19.2% of households in Jefferson County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
2.9% (16,935)
$10,000 to $14,999
1.7% (9,810)
$15,000 to $24,999
3.8% (22,060)
$25,000 to $34,999
4.2% (24,313)
$35,000 to $49,999
7.4% (43,156)
$50,000 to $74,999
13.8% (80,210)
$75,000 to $99,999
12.9% (74,705)
$100,000 to $149,999
20.3% (117,454)
$150,000 to $199,999
13.7% (79,669)
$200,000 or more
19.2% (111,399)
Income Jefferson County CO USA
Less than $10,000 2.9% 3.9% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 1.7% 2.6% 3.6%
$15,000 to $24,999 3.8% 5.0% 6.6%
$25,000 to $34,999 4.2% 5.3% 6.8%
$35,000 to $49,999 7.4% 8.9% 10.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 13.8% 15.0% 15.7%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.9% 13.0% 12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999 20.3% 19.3% 17.4%
$150,000 to $199,999 13.7% 11.3% 9.3%
$200,000 or more 19.2% 15.8% 12.6%

Highest level of educational attainment in Jefferson County for adults over 25

  • 1.0% of adults in Jefferson County completed < 9th grade.

  • 3.0% of adults in Jefferson County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 19.0% of adults in Jefferson County completed high school / ged.

  • 19.0% of adults in Jefferson County completed some college.

  • 8.0% of adults in Jefferson County completed associate's degree.

  • 32.0% of adults in Jefferson County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 14.0% of adults in Jefferson County completed master's degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Jefferson County completed professional degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Jefferson County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
1% (5,797)
9-12th Grade
3% (17,391)
High School / GED
19% (110,145)
Some College
19% (110,145)
Associate's Degree
8% (46,377)
Bachelor's Degree
32% (185,508)
Master's Degree
14% (81,160)
Professional Degree
2% (11,594)
Doctorate Degree
2% (11,594)
Education Jefferson County CO USA
< 9th Grade 1% 1% 5%
9-12th Grade 3% 4% 6%
High School / GED 19% 20% 26%
Some College 19% 20% 19%
Associate's Degree 8% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 32% 28% 21%
Master's Degree 14% 13% 10%
Professional Degree 2% 3% 2%
Doctorate Degree 2% 2% 2%

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