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Founded 1821Cole CountyElev. 192 m

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Jefferson at a glance

Median age
39.1
Median household income
$67,205
Median home value
$208,000
Median rent
$766/mo
Homeownership
58.9%
Bachelor's or higher
36.9%
Avg. commute
15.6 min
Unemployment
3.2%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White71.2%
Hispanic or Latino4.2%
Black17.3%
Asian2.8%

With about 42,565 residents, Jefferson is one of Missouri's notable places. Jefferson was founded in 1821 and sits in Cole County. The median age is 39.1 and the median household income is $67,205. Homes carry a median value of $208,000, and about 59% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (71.2%). Around 37% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 16 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Most common names in Jefferson

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Occupations in Jefferson

Management, business, science & arts43.3%
Sales & office21.5%
Service16.4%
Production, transportation & material moving10.2%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance8.6%

Share of employed residents (16+). Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year).

Population trend

44K33K42,56519802024

19802024. Sources: Wikidata (CC0) historical figures; latest from U.S. Census ACS.

Where Jefferson is

KansasSt. LouisSpringfieldColumbiaIndependenceLee's SummitJefferson

Jefferson (highlighted) among major cities in Missouri.

Notable people from Jefferson

Jack KilbyCedric the EntertainerChristian CantwellCharlie WeberMaya MooreChester HimesJanet BeecherBlaine LuetkemeyerWilliam RoseLaura La Varnie

Born in Jefferson. Source: Wikidata / Wikipedia (CC0); links open Wikipedia.

Historic places in Jefferson

Jefferson has 38 places on the National Register of Historic Places.

Villa PanoramaCole County Courthouse and Jail-Sheriff's HouseLohman's Landing BuildingCole County Historical Society BuildingIvy TerraceMissouri State Penitentiary Warden's HouseJefferson City Community CenterHaar, Herman, House

★ = National Historic Landmark. Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places.

Historic newspapers of Jefferson

The State Republican · 1871-1896The State Journal · 1872-1886

Source: Library of Congress, Chronicling America (public domain).

Cities near Jefferson

Columbia (27 mi)Rolla (48 mi)Sedalia (58 mi)Wentzville (72 mi)Lake St. Louis (76 mi)O'Fallon (80 mi)
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