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 33,006.

  • The median home value in Jefferson County is $599,281.

  • The median income in Jefferson County is $64,796.

  • The median rent in Jefferson County is $1,169.

  • The unemployment rate in Jefferson County is 8.4%.

  • The poverty rate in Jefferson County is 13.8%.

  • The average high in Jefferson County is 56.1° and there are 144.4 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Jefferson County

List Of Cities & Towns in Jefferson County

Port Townsend, WA Population 10,161

Port Hadlock-Irondale, WA Population 3,326

Port Ludlow, WA Population 3,096

Marrowstone, WA Population 882

Brinnon, WA Population 874

Quilcene, WA Population 610

Queets, WA Population 114

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.

StatJefferson County
Mean High56.1
Nice Days96.53
Rainfall144.4
Snowfall4.8
Sunny_hours3:59
56.1°
Average High
144.4
Inches of Rain

Jefferson County Photos

Pt
Source: Wikipedia User Joe Mabel | GFDL
Klallam People At Port Townsend
Source: Public Domain
Frank Bartlett House Port Townsend
Source: Wikipedia User Adbar | CC BY-SA 3.0
Jefferson County Courthouse In Port Townsendc Wa
Source: Wikipedia User Steven Pavlov | CC BY-SA 3.0
Port Townsend And Admiralty Inlet
Source: Wikipedia User Adbar | CC BY-SA 3.0

Jefferson County Demographics

Population over time in Jefferson County

The current population in Jefferson County is 33,006. The population has increased 4.2% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 32,590 2.4%
2021 31,825 1.7%
2020 31,285 -

Gender in Jefferson County

  • Jefferson County is 51.0% female with 16,817 female residents.

  • Jefferson County is 49.0% male with 16,189 male residents.

Female
51.0% (16,817)
Male
49.0% (16,189)
Gender Jefferson County WA USA
Female 51.0% 49.6% 50.4%
Male 49.0% 50.4% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Jefferson County

Jefferson County is:

  • 85.9% White with 28,368 White residents.

  • 0.4% African American with 126 African American residents.

  • 1.5% American Indian with 486 American Indian residents.

  • 1.4% Asian with 470 Asian residents.

  • 0.1% Hawaiian with 45 Hawaiian residents.

  • 1.1% Other with 377 Other residents.

  • 5.4% Two Or More with 1,777 Two Or More residents.

  • 4.1% Hispanic with 1,357 Hispanic residents.

White
85.9% (28,368)
African American
0.4% (126)
American Indian
1.5% (486)
Asian
1.4% (470)
Hawaiian
0.1% (45)
Other
1.1% (377)
Two Or More
5.4% (1,777)
Hispanic
4.1% (1,357)

Table: Jefferson County By Race

Race Jefferson County WA USA
White 85.9% 65.5% 58.9%
African American 0.4% 3.8% 12.1%
American Indian 1.5% 0.9% 0.6%
Asian 1.4% 9.1% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.1% 0.7% 0.2%
Other 1.1% 0.5% 0.4%
Two Or More 5.4% 6.1% 3.5%
Hispanic 4.1% 13.5% 18.7%

Household Income For Jefferson County, Washington

  • 6.1% of households in Jefferson County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 5.8% of households in Jefferson County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 7.0% of households in Jefferson County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 8.0% of households in Jefferson County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 12.1% of households in Jefferson County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 17.8% of households in Jefferson County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 12.5% of households in Jefferson County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 14.8% of households in Jefferson County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 7.5% of households in Jefferson County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 8.5% of households in Jefferson County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
6.1% (2,012)
$10,000 to $14,999
5.8% (1,906)
$15,000 to $24,999
7.0% (2,301)
$25,000 to $34,999
8.0% (2,645)
$35,000 to $49,999
12.1% (3,998)
$50,000 to $74,999
17.8% (5,866)
$75,000 to $99,999
12.5% (4,127)
$100,000 to $149,999
14.8% (4,880)
$150,000 to $199,999
7.5% (2,474)
$200,000 or more
8.5% (2,792)
Income Jefferson County WA USA
Less than $10,000 6.1% 3.7% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 5.8% 2.8% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 7.0% 5.3% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 8.0% 5.7% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 12.1% 9.1% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 17.8% 15.2% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.5% 13.0% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 14.8% 19.0% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 7.5% 10.8% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 8.5% 15.4% 11.4%

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

  • 0.0% of adults in Jefferson County completed < 9th grade.

  • 2.0% of adults in Jefferson County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 21.0% 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.

  • 4.0% of adults in Jefferson County completed professional degree.

  • 3.0% of adults in Jefferson County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
0% (0)
9-12th Grade
2% (660)
High School / GED
21% (6,931)
Some College
25% (8,251)
Associate's Degree
8% (2,640)
Bachelor's Degree
24% (7,921)
Master's Degree
13% (4,290)
Professional Degree
4% (1,320)
Doctorate Degree
3% (990)
Education Jefferson County WA USA
< 9th Grade 0% 4% 3%
9-12th Grade 2% 4% 6%
High School / GED 21% 22% 26%
Some College 25% 22% 20%
Associate's Degree 8% 10% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 24% 23% 21%
Master's Degree 13% 11% 10%
Professional Degree 4% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 3% 2% 2%

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