Jefferson City, MO
Full City Profile · Missouri
4.3
/5.0
A
Great
42,565
Population
1,180/sq mi density
$67,205
Median Income
$36,051 per capita
$208,000
Home Value
$280,966 Zillow
$766
Median Rent
24.2% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$67,205 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$208,000 home value, $766/mo rent
B+
Education
4.0 / 5.0
36.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
42,565
Census 2023
Population Density
1,180
per square mile
Land Area
36.1
square miles (93.4 km²)
Median Age
39.1 yrs
1% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
51.6%
Male
48.4%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 72.5% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 17.4% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 4.2% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 2.8% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 3.1% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
72.5%
Black
17.4%
Hispanic
4.2%
Asian
2.8%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 94% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 5.9% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
94%
Spanish
5.9%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
4.5%
Veterans
7.2%
20% above US avg (6%)
Disability
13.5%
4% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
91.1%
0% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
8.9%
3% above US avg (8.6%)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 42,565 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 1,180 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 36.1 sq mi |
| Median Age | 39.1 years |
Gender
| Male | 51.6% |
| Female | 48.4% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 72.5% |
| Black or African American | 17.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4.2% |
| Asian | 2.8% |
Language
| English Only | 94.0% |
| Spanish | 5.9% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 4.5% |
| Veterans | 7.2% |
| Disability | 13.5% |
| Health Insurance | 91.1% |
| Uninsured | 8.9% |
| Broadband Access | 87.7% |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |