Jefferson township is located in Geary County Kansas. Jefferson township has a 2024 population of 2,022. Jefferson township is currently declining at a rate of -1.27% annually and its population has decreased by -5.56% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,141 in 2020.
The average household income in Jefferson township is $58,376 with a poverty rate of 11.33%. The median age in Jefferson township is 26.6 years: 27.4 years for males, and 26.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Jefferson township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,522 | 68.96% |
| Black or African American | 321 | 14.54% |
| Two or more races | 302 | 13.68% |
| Other race | 33 | 1.5% |
| Asian | 23 | 1.04% |
| Native American | 6 | 0.27% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,061 | 2.08 | 40.4 | 59.6 |
| Non Family | 501 | 1.28 | 40.9 | 59.1 |
| Married | 402 | 2.96 | 32.3 | 67.7 |
| Female | 95 | 2.72 | 72.6 | 27.4 |
| Male | 63 | 1.9 | 39.7 | 60.3 |
2.76
Average Family Size
2.08
Average Household Size
40.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 26 | 2.17% |
| Associates Degree | 118 | 9.87% |
| Bachelors Degree | 198 | 16.56% |
| Graduate Degree | 124 | 10.37% |
| High School Graduate | 368 | 30.77% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 43 | 3.6% |
| Some College | 319 | 26.67% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 797 | 746 | 237 |
| Black | 182 | 177 | 24 |
| 2+ Races | 131 | 131 | 40 |
| Hispanic | 87 | 78 | 12 |
| Other Race | 32 | 23 | 12 |
| Asian | 23 | 19 | 9 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 39.13%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $52,917 | $52,198 | $60,000 |
| Graduate Degree | $76,995 | $110,930 | $76,090 |
| High School Graduate | $30,813 | $42,813 | $26,354 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $23,611 | $24,028 | $0 |
| Overall | $40,948 | $45,917 | $31,438 |
| Some College | $36,308 | $36,667 | $29,904 |
$40,948
Average Earnings
$45,917
Average Male
$31,438
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
88.44% of Jefferson township residents speak only English, while 11.56% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.73% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,476 | 159 | 10.77% |
| Black | 321 | 52 | 16.2% |
| Multiple | 302 | 39 | 12.91% |
| Hispanic | 192 | 15 | 7.81% |
11.33%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.15%
Male Poverty Rate
16.21%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Jefferson township is Black, with 16.2% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Jefferson township is Hispanic, with 7.81% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.37%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.83%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.72%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 11.44% |
| High School | 10.33% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10.14% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.86% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 18.82% |
| Female Unemployed | 10.34% |
| Male Employed | 5.63% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $55,000 | $69,752 |
| Households | $48,586 | $58,376 |
| Married Families | $74,470 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $38,686 | $45,102 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.9%
Male Marriage Rate
46.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
187
Number of Veterans
171
Male Veterans
16
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 99 |
| First Gulf War | 42 |
| Vietnam | 36 |
| Korea | 3 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 66 |
| 35 to 54 | 58 |
| 65 to 74 | 37 |
| 55 to 64 | 23 |
| 75+ | 3 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 135 | 14.44% |
| Black | 32 | 16.16% |
| 2+ Races | 13 | 9.77% |
| Hispanic | 8 | 10.96% |
| Asian | 7 | 36.84% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.3%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.74%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
75.5%
Labor Force Participation
49.9%
Employment Rate
5.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
39.28%
Born in Jefferson township
87.27%
Native Born
12.73%
Foreign Born
5.71%
Non Citizen
7.02%
Naturalized
87.27% of Jefferson township residents were born in the United States, with 39.28% having been born in Kansas. 5.71% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,892 | -26 | -1.36% |
| 2028 | 1,918 | -26 | -1.34% |
| 2027 | 1,944 | -26 | -1.32% |
| 2026 | 1,970 | -26 | -1.3% |
| 2025 | 1,996 | -26 | -1.29% |
| 2024 | 2,022 | -26 | -1.27% |
| 2023 | 2,048 | -26 | -1.25% |
| 2022 | 2,074 | -32 | -1.52% |
| 2021 | 2,106 | -35 | -1.63% |
| 2020 | 2,141 | 215 | 11.16% |
| 2019 | 1,926 | -60 | -3.02% |
| 2018 | 1,986 | -56 | -2.74% |
| 2017 | 2,042 | -91 | -4.27% |
| 2016 | 2,133 | -86 | -3.88% |
| 2015 | 2,219 | 2 | 0.09% |
| 2014 | 2,217 | -37 | -1.64% |
| 2013 | 2,254 | -78 | -3.34% |
| 2012 | 2,332 | 144 | 6.58% |
| 2011 | 2,188 | -18 | -0.82% |
| 2010 | 2,206 | 0 | 0% |