Living In Jefferson County, WA

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 33,313.
The median home value in Jefferson County is $606,588.
The median income in Jefferson County is $71,143.
The median rent in Jefferson County is $1,291.
The unemployment rate in Jefferson County is 7.7%.
The poverty rate in Jefferson County is 12.6%.
The average high in Jefferson County is 56.1° and there are 144.4 inches of rainfall annually.

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Cities & Towns in Jefferson County

List Of Cities & Towns in Jefferson County

Port Townsend, WA Population 10,290

Port Hadlock-Irondale, WA Population 3,695

Port Ludlow, WA Population 2,979

Marrowstone, WA Population 982

Brinnon, WA Population 774

Quilcene, WA Population 490

Queets, WA Population 45

Map Of Jefferson County

Jefferson County, WA Weather

The average high in Jefferson County is 56.1°.
There are 96.53 nice days each year.
Expect an average of 144.4 inches of rain each year with 4.8 inches of snow.
There is an average of 3:59 hours of sun each day in Jefferson County.

Stat	Jefferson County
Mean High	56.1
Nice Days	96.53
Rainfall	144.4
Snowfall	4.8
Sunny Hours	3:59

56.1°
Average High

144.4
Inches of Rain

Jefferson County Photos

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Jefferson County Courthouse In Port Townsendc Wa

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Jefferson County Demographics

Population over time in Jefferson County

The current population in Jefferson County is 33,313. The population has increased 4.2% from 2019.

Year	Population	% Change
2023	32,590	2.4%
2022	31,825	1.7%
2021	31,285	-

Gender in Jefferson County

Jefferson County is 51.2% female with 17,042 female residents.
Jefferson County is 48.8% male with 16,271 male residents.

Female

51.2% (17,042)

Male

48.8% (16,271)

Gender	Jefferson County	WA	USA
Female	51.2%	49.6%	50.5%
Male	48.8%	50.4%	49.5%

Race / Ethnicity in Jefferson County

Jefferson County is:

85.3% White with 28,414 White residents.
0.3% African American with 114 African American residents.
1.1% American Indian with 375 American Indian residents.
1.3% Asian with 443 Asian residents.
0.1% Hawaiian with 40 Hawaiian residents.
1.3% Other with 439 Other residents.
6.2% Two Or More with 2,073 Two Or More residents.
4.2% Hispanic with 1,415 Hispanic residents.

White

85.3% (28,414)

African American

0.3% (114)

American Indian

1.1% (375)

Asian

1.3% (443)

Hawaiian

0.1% (40)

Other

1.3% (439)

Two Or More

6.2% (2,073)

Hispanic

4.2% (1,415)

Table: Jefferson County By Race

Race	Jefferson County	WA	USA
White	85.3%	64.3%	58.2%
African American	0.3%	3.8%	12.0%
American Indian	1.1%	0.8%	0.5%
Asian	1.3%	9.3%	5.7%
Hawaiian	0.1%	0.7%	0.2%
Other	1.3%	0.5%	0.5%
Two Or More	6.2%	6.5%	3.9%
Hispanic	4.2%	14.1%	19.0%

Household Income For Jefferson County, Washington

6.3% of households in Jefferson County earn Less than $10,000.
4.5% of households in Jefferson County earn $10,000 to $14,999.
6.6% of households in Jefferson County earn $15,000 to $24,999.
8.5% of households in Jefferson County earn $25,000 to $34,999.
10.2% of households in Jefferson County earn $35,000 to $49,999.
16.3% of households in Jefferson County earn $50,000 to $74,999.
11.9% of households in Jefferson County earn $75,000 to $99,999.
16.9% of households in Jefferson County earn $100,000 to $149,999.
8.9% of households in Jefferson County earn $150,000 to $199,999.
9.8% of households in Jefferson County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000

6.3% (2,084)

$10,000 to $14,999

4.5% (1,488)

$15,000 to $24,999

6.6% (2,195)

$25,000 to $34,999

8.5% (2,847)

$35,000 to $49,999

10.2% (3,410)

$50,000 to $74,999

16.3% (5,429)

$75,000 to $99,999

11.9% (3,979)

$100,000 to $149,999

16.9% (5,625)

$150,000 to $199,999

8.9% (2,975)

$200,000 or more

9.8% (3,276)

Income	Jefferson County	WA	USA
Less than $10,000	6.3%	3.8%	4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999	4.5%	2.7%	3.6%
$15,000 to $24,999	6.6%	4.9%	6.6%
$25,000 to $34,999	8.5%	5.3%	6.8%
$35,000 to $49,999	10.2%	8.6%	10.4%
$50,000 to $74,999	16.3%	14.6%	15.7%
$75,000 to $99,999	11.9%	12.6%	12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999	16.9%	19.2%	17.4%
$150,000 to $199,999	8.9%	11.3%	9.3%
$200,000 or more	9.8%	17.2%	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.
20.0% of adults in Jefferson County completed high school / ged.
25.0% of adults in Jefferson County completed some college.
8.0% of adults in Jefferson County completed associate's degree.
24.0% of adults in Jefferson County completed bachelor's degree.
13.0% of adults in Jefferson County completed master's degree.
3.0% of adults in Jefferson County completed professional degree.
3.0% of adults in Jefferson County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade

1% (333)

9-12th Grade

3% (999)

High School / GED

20% (6,662)

Some College

25% (8,328)

Associate's Degree

8% (2,665)

Bachelor's Degree

24% (7,995)

Master's Degree

13% (4,330)

Professional Degree

3% (999)

Doctorate Degree

3% (999)

Education	Jefferson County	WA	USA
< 9th Grade	1%	3%	5%
9-12th Grade	3%	4%	6%
High School / GED	20%	22%	26%
Some College	25%	22%	19%
Associate's Degree	8%	10%	9%
Bachelor's Degree	24%	24%	21%
Master's Degree	13%	11%	10%
Professional Degree	3%	2%	2%
Doctorate Degree	3%	2%	2%