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Jefferson County

State:
Nebraska
County Seat:
Fairbury

Jefferson County's estimated 2025 population is 6,882 with a growth rate of -1.23% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Jefferson County is the 42nd largest county in Nebraska. The 2010 population was 7,521 and has seen a growth of -8.5% since that time.

6,882
Total Population
12
Population Density (mi²)
42
Population Rank (State)
-86 -1.23%
Annual Population Growth

Jefferson County Population

Jefferson County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Jefferson County includes 93.36% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Black or African American, Native American, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Two or more races

Other race

Black or African American

Native American

Asian

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White6,68093.36%
Two or more races3414.77%
Other race680.95%
Black or African American450.63%
Native American190.27%
Asian20.03%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander00%

Jefferson County Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Jefferson County's average per capita income is $43,831. Household income levels show a median of $60,568. The poverty rate stands at 9.87%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$86,354-
Families$78,295$91,571
Households$60,568$73,820
Non Families$37,328$45,729

$43,831

Average Income

$60,568

Median Household Income

9.87%

Poverty Rate