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Jefferson City

County:
Cole County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
36.06
State:
Missouri

Jefferson City is a city located in Cole County, Missouri. Jefferson City has a 2026 population of 42,582. It is also the county seat of Cole County. Jefferson City is currently growing at a rate of 0.02% annually and its population has increased by 0.13% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 42,528 in 2020.

The median household income in Jefferson City is $66,371 with a poverty rate of 11.99%. The median age in Jefferson City is 38.9 years: 37.8 years for males, and 40.4 years for females. For every 100 females there are 104.5 males.

42.6K
Total Population
1,181
Density (mi²)
9 0.02%
Growth

Jefferson City Population

Jefferson City Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202642,58290.02%
202542,57390.02%
202442,564-9-0.02%
202342,573370.09%
202242,5361420.33%
202142,394-134-0.32%
202042,528-709-1.64%
201942,729-95-0.22%
201842,824-118-0.27%
201742,942-108-0.25%
201643,050-177-0.41%
201543,227420.1%
201443,185-158-0.36%
201343,343700.16%
201243,273-81-0.19%
201143,3541440.33%
201043,2101310.3%
200039,6364,15511.71%
199035,4811,8625.54%
198033,6191,2123.74%
197032,4074,17914.8%
196028,2283,12912.47%
195025,0998313.42%
194024,2682,67212.37%
193021,5967,10649.04%
192014,4902,64022.28%
191011,8502,18622.62%
19009,6642,92243.34%
18906,7421,47127.91%
18805,27185119.25%
18704,4201,33843.41%
18603,08200%

Median Age

Overall: 38.9 years
Female: 40.4 years
Male: 37.8 years

Jefferson City Adults

There are 34,045 adults, (7,426 of whom are seniors) in Jefferson City.

Sex Ratio

Female: 20,773 (48.9%)
Male: 21,715 (51.1%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Jefferson City includes 72.35% White, 16.14% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White30,74072.35%
Black or African American6,85716.14%
Two or more races2,8996.82%
Asian1,0262.41%
Other race7861.85%
Native American1750.41%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander50.01%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races8321.96%
White3970.93%
Other race3090.73%
Black or African American790.19%
Native American660.16%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White30,34371.42%
Black or African American6,77815.95%
Two or more races2,0674.86%
Asian1,0262.41%
Other race4771.12%
Native American1090.26%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander50.01%

Jefferson City Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Jefferson City 's average per capita income is $47,955. Household income levels show a median of $66,371. The poverty rate stands at 11.99%.

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$112,342-
Families$100,316$114,502
Households$66,371$88,207
Non Families$42,407$53,550

$47,955

Average Income

$66,371

Median Household Income

11.99%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)