Jefferson, WI
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
8,011
Unemployment
4.5%
Poverty
9.5%
Median Home
$164,500
Median Income
$62,629
Median Rent
$844
Jefferson SnackAbility
5
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
7
Affordability
8
Diversity
6
Safety
7
Amenities
8
Education
6
Commute
6
Jefferson, WI Crime Report
142
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
1,778.1
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-24.21%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Jefferson / 100k People |
Wisconsin / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 142 | 1,778.1 | 1,809.0 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 12 | 150.3 | 323.4 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.3 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 3 | 37.6 | 52.8 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 8 | 100.2 | 230.6 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 130 | 1,627.8 | 1,485.7 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 3 | 37.6 | 218.5 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 121 | 1,515.2 | 1,106.1 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 6 | 75.1 | 161.0 | 246.0 |
Jefferson, WI Cost Of Living
99
Jefferson's Overall Cost Of Living
Jefferson's Overall Cost Of Living
1.0x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Jefferson | Wisconsin | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 99 | 97 | 100 | |
| Services | 108 | 97 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 107 | 100 | 100 | |
| Health | 126 | 111 | 100 | |
| Housing | 77 | 87 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 104 | 95 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 101 | 98 | 100 | |
Jefferson, WI Photos
Source: Wikipedia User self | CC BY-SA 2.5
Source: Wikipedia User self | CC BY-SA 2.5
Source: Wikipedia User self | CC BY-SA 2.5
Rankings for Jefferson in Wisconsin
Map Of Jefferson, WI
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Population over time in Jefferson
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 8,011 | 0.6% |
| 2019 | 7,964 | -0.1% |
| 2018 | 7,975 | -0.0% |
| 2017 | 7,976 | 0.1% |
| 2016 | 7,965 | -0.0% |
| 2015 | 7,968 | -0.1% |
| 2014 | 7,977 | 0.3% |
| 2013 | 7,953 | -0.1% |
| 2012 | 7,960 | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 7,913 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Jefferson
| Race | Jefferson | WI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.0% | 80.6% | 60.1% |
| African American | 1.3% | 6.2% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.2% | 2.8% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 9.9% | 7.0% | 18.2% |
Gender in Jefferson
| Gender | Jefferson | WI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.0% | 50.2% | 50.8% |
| Male | 48.0% | 49.8% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Jefferson for adults over 25
| Education | Jefferson | WI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 8.0% | 2.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 33.0% | 30.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 24.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 11.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 14.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Jefferson, Wisconsin
| Income | Jefferson | WI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 7.9% | 4.6% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.4% | 4.1% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 6.1% | 8.6% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 10.0% | 9.0% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 14.6% | 13.0% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.5% | 18.9% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 8.3% | 14.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 17.6% | 16.3% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 10.3% | 6.1% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.4% | 5.2% | 8.3% |
