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 7,185.

  • The median home value in Jefferson County is $119,654.

  • The median income in Jefferson County is $54,494.

  • The median rent in Jefferson County is $681.

  • The unemployment rate in Jefferson County is 1.1%.

  • The poverty rate in Jefferson County is 11.1%.

  • The average high in Jefferson County is 72.2° and there are 74.4 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Jefferson County

List Of Cities & Towns in Jefferson County

Fairbury, NE Population 3,913

Plymouth, NE Population 371

Diller, NE Population 245

Endicott, NE Population 194

Daykin, NE Population 188

Jansen, NE Population 101

Steele City, NE Population 76

Harbine, NE Population 71

Reynolds, NE Population 68

Map Of Jefferson County

Jefferson County, NE Weather

  • The average high in Jefferson County is 72.2°.

  • There are 74.05 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 74.4 inches of rain each year with 7.5 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 6:03 hours of sun each day in Jefferson County.

StatJefferson County
Mean High72.2
Nice Days74.05
Rainfall74.4
Snowfall7.5
Sunny_hours6:03
72.2°
Average High
74.4
Inches of Rain

Jefferson County Photos

Fairburyc Nebraska Downtown
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Jefferson Countyc Nebraska Courthouse From E
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Fairburyc Nebraska Rock Island Depot From Nw
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South Side Of Square
Source: Public Domain

Jefferson County Demographics

Population over time in Jefferson County

The current population in Jefferson County is 7,185. The population has increased 1.0% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 7,213 1.6%
2021 7,102 -0.6%
2020 7,144 -

Gender in Jefferson County

  • Jefferson County is 51.6% female with 3,710 female residents.

  • Jefferson County is 48.4% male with 3,474 male residents.

Female
51.6% (3,710)
Male
48.4% (3,474)
Gender Jefferson County NE USA
Female 51.6% 49.7% 50.4%
Male 48.4% 50.3% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Jefferson County

Jefferson County is:

  • 91.9% White with 6,603 White residents.

  • 0.8% African American with 55 African American residents.

  • 0.0% American Indian with 2 American Indian residents.

  • 0.1% Asian with 5 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.

  • 2.2% Two Or More with 157 Two Or More residents.

  • 5.1% Hispanic with 363 Hispanic residents.

White
91.9% (6,603)
African American
0.8% (55)
American Indian
0.0% (2)
Asian
0.1% (5)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
2.2% (157)
Hispanic
5.1% (363)

Table: Jefferson County By Race

Race Jefferson County NE USA
White 91.9% 77.1% 58.9%
African American 0.8% 4.7% 12.1%
American Indian 0.0% 0.6% 0.6%
Asian 0.1% 2.5% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.2% 3.1% 3.5%
Hispanic 5.1% 11.8% 18.7%

Household Income For Jefferson County, Nebraska

  • 5.7% of households in Jefferson County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 4.6% of households in Jefferson County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 9.4% of households in Jefferson County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 11.3% of households in Jefferson County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 15.1% of households in Jefferson County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 18.4% of households in Jefferson County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 12.0% of households in Jefferson County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 15.3% of households in Jefferson County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 4.9% of households in Jefferson County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 3.4% of households in Jefferson County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
5.7% (409)
$10,000 to $14,999
4.6% (329)
$15,000 to $24,999
9.4% (672)
$25,000 to $34,999
11.3% (812)
$35,000 to $49,999
15.1% (1,086)
$50,000 to $74,999
18.4% (1,318)
$75,000 to $99,999
12.0% (863)
$100,000 to $149,999
15.3% (1,097)
$150,000 to $199,999
4.9% (354)
$200,000 or more
3.4% (241)
Income Jefferson County NE USA
Less than $10,000 5.7% 4.2% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 4.6% 3.5% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 9.4% 7.0% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 11.3% 7.9% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 15.1% 11.6% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 18.4% 17.8% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.0% 13.8% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 15.3% 18.1% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 4.9% 8.1% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 3.4% 7.8% 11.4%

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

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

  • 5.0% of adults in Jefferson County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 37.0% of adults in Jefferson County completed high school / ged.

  • 22.0% of adults in Jefferson County completed some college.

  • 13.0% of adults in Jefferson County completed associate's degree.

  • 15.0% of adults in Jefferson County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 4.0% of adults in Jefferson County completed master's degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Jefferson County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Jefferson County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
3% (215)
9-12th Grade
5% (359)
High School / GED
37% (2,658)
Some College
22% (1,580)
Associate's Degree
13% (934)
Bachelor's Degree
15% (1,077)
Master's Degree
4% (287)
Professional Degree
0% (0)
Doctorate Degree
1% (71)
Education Jefferson County NE USA
< 9th Grade 3% 5% 3%
9-12th Grade 5% 4% 6%
High School / GED 37% 25% 26%
Some College 22% 22% 20%
Associate's Degree 13% 11% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 15% 22% 21%
Master's Degree 4% 8% 10%
Professional Degree 0% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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