As of 2026 the population of Jefferson City is 626. The population is expected to grow to 660 by 2031 - a growth rate of 1.06%.
The median age of Jefferson City residents is 49.
The diversity index of Jefferson City is 33.7, meaning that there is a 34% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
The average household income in Jefferson City is $111,746 and projected to be $136,605 in 2031. Per capita income is $44,627, projected to be $54,228 in 2031. 5.11% of households – 32 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $2,269,882 and the average disposable income is $85,550.
There are 288 housing units in Jefferson City; 224 are owner-occupied, 26 are rented, and 38 are vacant. The average home value is $595,301, with 104 homes built in 2010 or later, and 38 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 7 businesses in Jefferson City, employing 18 workers and pulling from a labor force of 276 age 16 and above. 264 workers commute into Jefferson City from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
12 residents both live and work in/around Jefferson City. The average travel time is 0.0 minutes. 16.67% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 0% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 264 drive alone, 0 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 2 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 10 residents work from home.
170 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 61 have associates degrees, 92 have bachelor’s degrees, and 66 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31
