Population 64,098 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Jefferson City
Household size in Jefferson City
| Period | Jefferson City | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.37 | 2.49 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.46 | 2.52 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.38 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.38 | 2.49 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.00 | −0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Jefferson City are small: just 2.38 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Households are largest in the southeast and smallest in the north.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Jefferson City
| Period | Jefferson City | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.6 | 38.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.4 | 39.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.2 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.8 | 40.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.3 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Jefferson City are younger than 39.8 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 38.6, mirroring the country. The youngest areas are in the center, the oldest in the southwest.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Jefferson City
| Period | Jefferson City | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.2% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.1% | 11.4% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.2% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.1% | 11.0% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are about as common in Jefferson City as they are nationally: 11.1%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share has barely moved since 2006–10, while the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Jefferson City
Renters in Jefferson City
| Period | Jefferson City | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.8% | 30.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 35.5% | 32.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 37.1% | 33.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 35.4% | 31.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.6 pts | +1.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting in Jefferson City is about as common as it is nationally: 35.4% of households rent, against 34.8%. Renters make up a bigger share here than in Missouri overall (31.9%). Among homeowners, 41.0% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. The renter share has edged up 0.6 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Jefferson City
| Period | Jefferson City | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.6% | 11.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.3% | 12.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.9% | 12.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.1% | 10.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Jefferson City: 8.1% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Vacancy has fallen 1.5 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Jefferson City
| Period | Jefferson City | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1978 | 1974 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1978 | 1975 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1976 | 1976 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1981 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +4 | +6 |
Homes in Jefferson City are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1981, versus 1980 nationally. Newer construction is concentrated in the west, while the north has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Jefferson City
| Period | Jefferson City | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $608 | $740 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $640 | $816 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $727 | $899 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $895 | $1,122 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$288 | +$383 | +$606 |
Rent in Jefferson City runs $895 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $288 a month since 2006–10, up 47%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 22.8% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the east; the most affordable are in the north.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Jefferson City
Bachelor's degrees in Jefferson City
| Period | Jefferson City | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.3% | 26.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 32.9% | 27.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 35.3% | 29.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 40.4% | 32.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.2 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a bit more common in Jefferson City than nationally: 40.4% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 8.2 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the west and least in the east.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Jefferson City
| Period | Jefferson City | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.8% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.0% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.5% | 90.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.7% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.8 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Jefferson City: 94.7% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 5.8 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Jefferson City
| Period | Jefferson City | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.1% | 7.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.7% | 8.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.4% | 4.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.4% | 4.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.6 pts | −3.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in Jefferson City than nationally: unemployment was 3.4%, against 5.4%. Unemployment has edged down 0.6 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Jefferson City compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson City | 2.38 | 39.8 | 11.1% | 35.4% | 8.1% | 1981 | $895 | 40.4% | 94.7% | 3.4% |
| Cedar City | 2.78 | 34.5 | 12.0% | 19.3% | 7.6% | 1997 | $1,026 | 40.9% | 96.1% | 0.6% |
| Wardsville | 2.92 | 37.4 | 5.4% | 9.7% | 6.6% | 2000 | $912 | 40.2% | 97.1% | 0.4% |
| Holts Summit | 2.65 | 43.5 | 10.2% | 15.6% | 7.5% | 1994 | $984 | 30.2% | 94.8% | 1.3% |
| St. Martins | 2.89 | 42.8 | 10.2% | 13.8% | 8.2% | 1990 | $925 | 40.7% | 92.5% | 3.0% |
| Taos | 3.08 | 37.9 | 1.4% | 8.6% | 6.7% | 1986 | $885 | 40.1% | 93.8% | 2.5% |
| Lohman | 2.50 | 46.5 | 4.9% | 21.5% | 2.8% | 1983 | $841 | 39.7% | 99.1% | 0.2% |
| Wainwright | 2.76 | 48.9 | 9.8% | 8.3% | 6.3% | 1991 | $942 | 25.8% | 95.1% | 1.1% |
| Osage Bluff | 2.62 | 38.6 | 2.7% | 17.3% | 6.3% | 1990 | $817 | 30.6% | 96.6% | 1.9% |
| Lake Mykee Town | 2.78 | 43.1 | 9.6% | 23.2% | 7.9% | 1991 | $1,188 | 18.0% | 89.3% | 4.9% |
| Folk | 2.88 | 42.0 | 4.5% | 8.2% | 10.6% | 1982 | $588 | 36.1% | 95.7% | 0.8% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Jefferson City. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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