Jefferson County, IN in Profile
Part of: Madison IN, Micropolitan Area
Stats IN
Map of Jefferson CountyJefferson County is one of about 3,141 counties and county equivalents in the United States. It has 361.4 sq. miles in land area and a population density of 90.5 per square mile. In the last three decades of the 1900s its population grew by 17.4%. On the 2000 census form, 98.9% of the population reported only one race, with 1.5% of these reporting African-American. The population of this county is 1.0% Hispanic (of any race). The average household size is 2.46 persons compared to an average family size of 2.94 persons.

In 2006 manufacturing was the largest of 20 major sectors. It had an average wage per job of $41,128. Per capita income grew by 14.9% between 1996 and 2006 (adjusted for inflation).

People & Income Overview
(By Place of Residence)
ValueRank in U.S.Industry Overview (2006)
(By Place of Work)
ValueRank in U.S.
Population (2007)32,7041342Covered Employment13,2741215
   Growth (%) since 19909.8%1562   Avg wage per job$31,6541039
Households (2000)12,1481334Manufacturing - % all jobs in County27.3%366
Labor Force (persons) (2007)17,1301290   Avg wage per job$41,128897
Unemployment Rate (2007)4.91300Transportation & Warehousing - % all jobs in County1.8%1779
Per Capita Personal Income (2006)$27,6121502   Avg wage per job$34,9201911
Median Household Income (2005)$39,5271266Health Care, Social Assist. - % all jobs in County0.0%2174
Poverty Rate (2005)12.61925   Avg wage per job$02175
H.S. Diploma or More - % of Adults 25+ (2000)81.01,265Finance and Insurance - % all jobs in County1.8%2278
Bachelor's Deg. or More - % of Adults 25+ (2000)16.41,175   Avg wage per job$29,6172322

Population Over TimeNumberRank in U.S.Percent of U.S.U.S.
200732,70413420.01%301,621,157
200031,70513520.01%281,421,906
199029,79713040.01%248,790,925
198030,41912250.01%226,542,250
197027,00611670.01%203,302,037
1990 to 2000 % change6.4%1789 13.1%
1980 to 2000 % change4.2%1906 24.2%
1970 to 2000 % change17.4%1759 38.4%
Source: US Census Bureau
Components of Population Change in 2007NumberRank in U.S.Percent of U.S.U.S.
Net Domestic Migration (chg 2006/2007)-862136  
Net International Migration (chg 2006/2007)61817<0.01%1,037,657
Natural Increase (births minus deaths)641546<0.01%1,828,681
Births38914440.01%4,278,899
Deaths32513210.01%2,450,218
Source: US Census Bureau
Population Estimates by Age in 2006NumberRank in U.S.Pct Dist.
in County
Pct Dist.
in U.S.
Preschool (0 to 4) 1,8391431 5.6% 6.8%
School Age (5 to 17) 5,5401351 17.0% 17.8%
College Age (18 to 24) 3,4891227 10.7% 9.8%
Young Adult (25 to 44) 8,7301331 26.7% 28.1%
Older Adult(45 to 64) 8,5471323 26.2% 25.0%
Older (65 plus) 4,5231358 13.8% 12.4%
Median Age 38.11688 Median Age = 36.4
Sources: US Census Bureau; Median age calculated by the IBRC.
Population Estimates by Race and Hispanic Origin in 2006NumberRank in U.S.Pct Dist.
in County
Pct Dist.
in U.S.
American Ind. or Alaskan Native Alone8019350.2%1.0%
Asian Alone23611990.7%4.4%
Black Alone49516991.5%12.8%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pac. Isl. Alone517940.0%0.2%
White Alone31,477125896.4%80.1%
Two or More Race Groups37512271.1%1.6%
Hispanic or Latino (can be of any race)
Non-Hispanic or Latino32,246130298.7%85.2%
Hispanic or Latino42218571.3%14.8%
Source: US Census Bureau
Hispanic or Latino Population in 2000
(can be of any race)
NumberRank in U.S.Pct Dist.
in County
Pct Dist.
in U.S.
Hispanic33218191.0%12.5%
    Mexican19217720.6%7.3%
    Cuban1312170.0%0.4%
    Puerto Rican3113070.1%1.2%
    Other9618160.3%3.6%
White, Not Hispanic (reporting white alone)30,321120495.6%69.1%
Source: US Census Bureau
Households in 2000NumberRank in U.S.Pct All Hhlds
in County
Pct All Hhlds
in U.S.
Total Households12,1481334100.0%100.0%
  Family Households8,435136069.4%68.1%
    Married with Children2,807135423.1%23.5%
    Married without Children3,870133531.9%28.1%
    Single Parents1,07813068.9%9.2%
    Other68013905.6%7.1%
  Non-family Households3,713127330.6%31.9%
    Living Alone3,128128125.7%25.8%
Average Household Size2.461924  
Average Family Household Size2.942203  
Source: US Census Bureau
Housing Units in 2000NumberRank in U.S.Pct All HU
in County
Pct All HU
in U.S.
2006 Housing Units (estimate)14,1941397  
Total Housing Units13,3861393100.0%100.0%
  Occupied12,148133490.8%91.0%
    Owner Occupied9,062133967.7%60.2%
    Renter Occupied3,086131223.1%30.8%
  Vacant1,23816379.2%9.0%
    For seasonal or recreational use32414122.4%3.1%
Source: US Census Bureau
Residential Building Permits in 2007UnitsPct Dist.
in County
Pct Dist.
in U.S.
Cost ($000)
Total Permits Filed64100.0%100.0%$8,395
   Single Family64100.0%70.0%$8,395
   Two Family00.0%2.0%$0
   Three & Four Family00.0%2.3%$0
   Five Families and More00.0%25.7%$0
Source: US Census Bureau
Median IncomeNumberRank in U.S.Percent of U.S.
Median household income in 2005$39,527126685.5%
Median household income in 2000 (adj. for inflation)$43,73999591.8%
5-year percent change 2000 to 2005-9.6%2717 
Source: US Census Bureau
Per Capita Personal IncomeNumberRank in U.S.Percent of U.S.
Per capita income - 2006$27,612150275.2%
Per capita income - 1996 (adj. for inflation)$24,037162377.4%
Per capita income - 1986 (adj. for inflation)$20,570202572.4%
Per capita income - 1976 (adj. for inflation)$18,799175478.6%
10-year % change14.9%1439 
20-year % change34.2%869 
30-year % change46.9%1438 
Source: US Bureau of Economic Analysis
Personal Income in 2006 ($000)Number5-Year % Change (adj*)Rank in % Change
Total Earnings by Place of Work$634,17114.8%952
Minus:     Contributions for government social insurance$71,11614.6%1266
 Personal contributions for government social insurance$38,70417.1%1281
 Employer contributions for government social insurance$32,41211.9%1249
Plus:       Adjustment for residence$245-94.7%2980
Equals:   Net Earnings by Place of Residence$563,30013.8%902
Plus:      Dividends, rent, interest$137,995-12.2%1363
Plus:      Transfer payments$202,15923.2%739
Equals:   Personal Income by Place of Residence$903,45410.7%903
Source: US Bureau of Economic Analysis (*adj = Adjusted for Inflation)
Poverty EstimatesNumberRank in U.S.5-Year % ChangeRank in % Change
Poverty rate in 2005
In 2000
12.6
10.0
1925
2159
--
 26.0%
--
 661
Poverty rate for children under 18 in 2005
In 2000
 17.6
14.1
1900
2146
--
 24.8%
--
 770
Source: US Census Bureau
Labor Force Annual Averages in 2007Number% of U.S.U.S.Rank in U.S.
Total Labor Force
   5-year % change
   10-year % change
17,130
2.6%
16.3%
0.01%
-
-
153,124,000
5.7%
12.3%
1290
1613
812
Employed
   5-year % change
   10-year % change
16,297
2.7%
16.2%
0.01%
-
-
146,047,000
7.0%
12.7%
1297
1760
891
Unemployed
   5-year % change
   10-year % change
833
-0.1%
18.8%
0.01%
-
-
7,078,000
-15.5%
5.0%
1305
848
1037
Unemployment Rate
   5-year % change
   10-year % change
4.9
-2.0%
2.1%
106.52%
-
-
4.6
-20.7%
-6.1%
1300
780
1341
Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics
Educational Attainment: Census 2000NumberPercent of Population 25+Rank of % in U.S.U.S. % of Population 25+
Total Population 25 and Older20,605 100.0% 100.0%
    Less Than 9th Grade1,379 6.7%1,8917.5%
    9th to 12th, No Diploma2,528 12.3%1,79712.1%
    High School Graduate (incl. equiv.)8,280 40.2%58928.6%
    Some College, No Degree4,164 20.2%1,60521.0%
    Associate Degree882 4.3%2,3146.3%
    Bachelor's Degree1,916 9.3%1,76215.5%
    Graduate or Professional Degree1,456 7.1%6308.9%
Source: US Census Bureau
Workers Living in County in 2000NumberRank in U.S.Pct Dist.
in County
Rank of
Pct Dist.
    Total15,0171,265100.0% 
    Working in County11,7621,10978.3%1,001
    Working Elsewhere3,2551,54721.7%2,134
Source: US Census Bureau (Includes only domestic commuting for workers over 16 years old.)
People Working in County in 2000NumberRank in U.S.Pct Dist.
in County
Rank of
Pct Dist.
    Total14,6761,172100.0% 
    Living in County11,7621,10980.1%1,286
    Living Elsewhere2,9141,24619.9%1,846
Source: US Census Bureau (Includes only domestic commuting for workers over 16 years old.)
Commuting Flows in 2000NumberRank in U.S.Pct Dist.
Gross Flow (Living Elsewhere + Working Elsewhere)6,1691,442100%
Net Flow (Living Elsewhere - Working Elsewhere)-3411,313 
Largest Single Inflow :   Trimble County, KY691 11.2%
Largest Single Outflow :Carroll County, KY579 9.4%
Source: US Census Bureau (Includes only domestic commuting for workers over 16 years old.)
Annual Covered Employment and Wages Over Time (NAICS)EstablishmentsJobsAverage Wage
Per Job (*adj)
Rank in
U.S.
Pct of U.S.
Avg Wage
200675213,272$31,6561,03974.4%
200575113,305$31,5821,00475.2%
200474713,170$31,5621,02975.1%
200373112,825$31,3041,03775.7%
200272412,833$30,9051,05475.0%
200171812,585$30,7771,01974.7%
200070812,701$30,4191,07273.5%
199970912,540$30,1011,11874.3%
199871612,617$29,5931,18374.8%
199772112,973$29,4461,07175.9%
199671012,907$29,1291,04478.2%
10-Year Change42365$2,527  
10-Year Percent Change5.9%2.8%8.7%  
Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics(BLS)
*adj = Adjusted for Inflation; D = Non-Discloseable Data; N/A = Not Available; Note: Average wage may not match published numbers due to rounding.

Annual Industry Distribution of Jobs
and Avg. Wage in 2006 (NAICS)
EstablishmentsJobsPct Dist.
in County
Annual Average Wage
Per Job
Rank in
U.S.
Total Covered Employment and Wages75313,274100.0%$31,6541,039
Private70410,83581.6%$32,158878
Agri., forestry, hunting5320.2%$16,9281,564
MiningN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Construction753702.8%$31,5361,558
Manufacturing573,61827.3%$41,128897
Wholesale trade261130.9%$30,3481,892
Retail trade1411,68812.7%$19,9421,511
Transportation, warehousing192341.8%$34,9201,911
Utilities104533.4%$60,170606
Information121311.0%$21,8712,319
Finance and Insurance372341.8%$29,6172,322
Real Estate, rental, leasing311160.9%$21,0911,518
Professional, technical services511841.4%$30,6311,641
Mgmt. of companies, enterprises3870.7%$28,3091,078
Administrative, waste services282191.6%$20,2641,408
Educational services161,0047.6%$29,427937
Health care, social assistance7200.0%$02,175
Arts, entertainment, recreation13560.4%$12,9111,449
Accommodation and food services701,0527.9%$10,0281,531
Other services, exc. public admin.603242.4%$19,1731,673
Public administration312722.0%$34,7291,266
Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics(BLS)
D = Not shown to avoid disclosure of confidential information.
N/A = This item is not available.
Note: Average wage may not match published numbers due to rounding.

BEA Major Sectors (NAICS)
in 2006 (by place of work)
Earnings ($000)Avg Earnings
Per Job
Rank in U.S.JobsPct Dist.
in County
Pct Dist.
in U.S.
 Total by place of work$634,171$34,14589718,573100.0%100.0%
 Wage and Salary$446,800$30,9381,12314,44277.8%80.3%
 Proprietors$62,661$15,1681,1684,13122.2%19.7%
      Farm-$1,288-$1,5172,1628494.6%1.2%
      Nonfarm$63,949$19,4857463,28217.7%18.5%
 Farm$263$2822,3149325.0%1.6%
 Nonfarm$633,908$35,93489917,64195.0%98.4%
 Private$529,955$35,34065814,99680.7%84.9%
 Forestry, fishing, etc. *$604$9,7421,167620.3%0.6%
21 MiningLN/AN/ALL0.5%
22 Utilities$42,025$90,7675694632.5%0.3%
23 Construction$25,002$28,1551,3808884.8%6.5%
31-33 Manufacturing$225,278$60,8375953,70319.9%8.3%
42 Wholesale Trade$5,146$28,1202,1171831.0%3.7%
44-45 Retail Trade$44,983$18,4661,9222,43613.1%10.8%
48 49 Trans. and warehousing$10,551$27,4051,7163852.1%3.2%
51 Information$3,698$23,2582,1641590.9%2.0%
52 Finance and insurance$9,978$27,6401,9663611.9%4.7%
53 Real Estate and rental and leasing$4,171$8,9511,7684662.5%4.3%
54 Professional, technical services$14,476$32,0981,0194512.4%6.6%
55 Management of companies, enterprises$2,995$33,652952890.5%1.1%
56 Administrative and waste services$6,676$16,5661,1994032.2%6.0%
61 Educational servicesDN/AN/ADD2.1%
62 Health care, social assistanceDN/AN/ADD9.9%
71 Arts, entertainment, and recreation$1,178$7,3631,7421600.9%2.0%
72 Accommodation and food services$15,382$13,2958761,1576.2%6.7%
81 Other services, exc. public admin.$19,081$17,5701,3121,0865.8%5.7%
NA Gov. and gov. enterprises$103,953$39,3021,8612,64514.2%13.5%
Source: US Bureau of Economic Analysis(BEA)
D = Not shown to avoid disclosure of confidential information, but the estimates for this item are included in the totals.
L = Less than 10 jobs, but the estimates for this item are included in the totals.
N/A = Not available or not applicable.
* = "Other" consists of the number of jobs held by U.S. residents employed by international organizations and foreign embassies and consulates in the United States.

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Updated: May 08, 2008 at 17:23