Jewell County Population

1870–2026

2,796

2026 projection

4.5% since 2020 (decrease)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Jewell County. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20262,796-341.20%
20252,830-341.19%
20242,864-160.56%
20232,880-230.79%
20222,903-411.39%
20212,944+160.55%
20202,928+702.45%
20192,858+260.92%
20182,832-260.91%
20172,858-321.11%

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Jewell County Demographics

51.2median age

Median age

Female52.8 yrs
Male47.4 yrs

Adults

2,298
914 seniors (65+) · 40% of adults1,384 other adults

Sex

Female 48.9% · 1,427Male 51.1% · 1,489

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 29 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

Jewell County Income

$52,634median household income

Median household income

$52,634

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$35,645

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

10.6%

About 1 in 9 residents

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

Jewell County Marital Status

59% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married59%56%62%
Never married19%24%14%
Divorced12%15%10%
Widowed9%5%14%
Separated<1%<1%<1%

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