Jefferson City is a city located in Cole County Missouri. It is also the county seat of Cole County. With a 2020 population of 43,258, it is the 16th largest city in Missouri and the 1030th largest city in the United States. Jefferson City is currently growing at a rate of 0.03% annually and its population has increased by 0.07% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 43,228 in 2020. Spanning over 38 miles, Jefferson City has a population density of 1,200 people per square mile.
The average household income in Jefferson City is $68,389 with a poverty rate of 11.93%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to - per month, and the median house value is -. The median age in Jefferson City is 37.9 years, 37.4 years for males, and 38.9 years for females.
Jefferson City is a city located in the state of Missouri, in Cole County, where it is the county seat. It is also the state capital. A small portion of the city is found in Callaway County. Jefferson City is known for being the “Most Beautiful Small Town” in the U.S.
Population Growth
Jefferson City has seen its population grow at a steady rate since the mid-19th century. However, recent estimates show that the population has dropped for the first time in many years, falling 0.2% since the 2010 census. However, there is nothing to indicate that this will be an ongoing trend, and hopefully, with citywide efforts, the population of this Missouri city will continue to grow again.
