Jefferson County, IN

County

Demographics of Jefferson

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

19.8%

Households with Children

31.8%

School Enrollment K-12

3,394

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.2%
School Age (5-17): 14.7%
Young Adults (18-34): 22.1%
Working Age (35-54): 24.2%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 14.5%
Seniors (65+): 19.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 10.1%
High School / GED: 37.8%
Some College or Associate's: 32.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 19.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 19.3%
Single Parents: 12.5%
Couples & Adults: 33.2%
Living Alone: 35.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 91.0%
Hispanic or Latino: 3.5%
Asian: 0.8%
Black or African American: 1.0%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 3.5%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 43.1%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.1%
Other White: 56.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 66.0%
Born in Other U.S. State: 31.9%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.7%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 0.4%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 1.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 96.3%
Spanish: 1.7%
European & Indo-European: 1.2%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.8%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 1.9%
Elementary (1-4): 5.0%
Middle School (5-8): 4.8%
High School (9-12): 4.8%
College / Graduate: 5.8%
Not Enrolled: 77.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Cities in Jefferson County

Neighborhoods in Jefferson County

North Madison / Telegraph Hill

Marble Hill / Chelsea

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources