Demographics & People — Jefferson City, Missouri
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 42,565 |
|---|
| Estimated 2026 | ~42,300 |
|---|
| Median Age | 38.9 |
|---|
| Total Households | 17,158 |
|---|
| Family Households | 9,408 |
|---|
| Average Household Size | 2.23 |
|---|
| Diversity Index | 0.405 (moderately diverse) |
|---|
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 30,857 |
|---|
| Black or African American | 7,421 |
|---|
| Asian | 1,175 |
|---|
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,785 |
|---|
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
|---|
| Other groups | 11,504 |
| German | 11,415 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 9,741 |
| English | 4,221 |
| Irish | 3,898 |
| American | 2,740 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 1,415 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 1,089 |
| Scottish | 1,016 |
| French (except Basque) | 1,010 |
Language
| English Only | 37,471 |
|---|
| Spanish | 860 |
|---|
| Population 5+ | 39,865 |
|---|
Veterans
| Veterans | 2,614 |
|---|
| Population 18+ | 33,957 |
|---|
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 15.5 minutes |
|---|
| Work from Home | 10.4% |
|---|
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
|---|
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Jefferson City, Missouri.
