Jefferson Population

2010–2026

800

2026 projection

3.6% since 2020 (increase)

0200400600800201020122014201620182020202220242026

Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Jefferson. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
2026800+30.38%
2025797+111.40%
2024786+40.51%
2023782+81.03%
2022774+30.39%
2021771-10.13%
2020772+60.78%
2019766+10.13%
2018765+30.39%
2017762+30.40%

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The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Jefferson is growing faster than the U.S., about as fast as Chesterfield County, and slower than South Carolina.

  • South Carolina+8.5%
  • Chesterfield County+3.4%
  • Jefferson+3.4%
  • United States+3.1%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Jefferson Demographics

34.3median age

Median age

Female36.5 yrs
Male30.3 yrs

Adults

592
141 seniors (65+) · 24% of adults451 other adults

Sex

Female 55.6% · 410Male 44.4% · 327

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 7 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Jefferson Income

$40,625median household income

Median household income

$40,625

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$37,368

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

21.4%

About 1 in 5 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Jefferson Marital Status

48% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married48%55%42%
Never married36%30%40%
Divorced11%14%8%
Widowed6%<1%10%
Separated<1%0%<1%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201