2023 ACS Census Data · Population 12,501
Jefferson County is a small county in Montana with a population of 12,501. The median household income is $76,576, 18% above the national average. The poverty rate is 6.3%, median home value is $408,000, and 32.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 36% above the national average.
Population
12,501
2023 estimate
Rank #2313 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$76,576
Household
Rank #646 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$408,000
Owner-occupied
Rank #208 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
32.7%
Adults 25+
Rank #549 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
49.3%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
2.2%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
2.5%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
8.9%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
23% above Montana avg·18% above national avg
Poverty Rate
54% above Montana avg·58% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
1% below Montana avg·1% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$43,037
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
6.3%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
58.3%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
62% above Montana avg·95% above national avg
Median Monthly Rent
7% above Montana avg·5% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
14% above Montana avg·14% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
9% above Montana avg·11% above national avg
Housing Units
5,388
Households
4,890
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.5
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,917
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
89.4%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
22 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
23% above Montana avg·36% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
1% above Montana avg·6% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
12.5%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
6.4%
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