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 90.8 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 2007 manufacturing was the largest of 20 major sectors. It had an average wage per job of $41,390. Per capita income grew by 11.8% between 1997 and 2007 (adjusted for inflation).

People & Income Overview
(By Place of Residence)
ValueRank in U.S.Industry Overview (2007)
(By Place of Work)
ValueRank in U.S.
Population (2008)32,8201339Covered Employment13,0601232
   Growth (%) since 199010.1%1564   Avg wage per job$32,0951187
Households (2000)12,1481334Manufacturing - % all jobs in County26.3%370
Labor Force (persons) (2008)17,3581281   Avg wage per job$41,3901033
Unemployment Rate (2008)5.91333Transportation & Warehousing - % all jobs in County1.7%1833
Per Capita Personal Income (2007)$27,6461844   Avg wage per job$34,5442124
Median Household Income (2007)$45,106993Health Care, Social Assist. - % all jobs in CountyDN/A
Poverty Rate (2007)12.91812   Avg wage per jobDN/A
H.S. Diploma or More - % of Adults 25+ (2000)81.01,265Finance and Insurance - % all jobs in County1.8%2280
Bachelor's Deg. or More - % of Adults 25+ (2000)16.41,175   Avg wage per job$31,5412230

Population Over TimeNumberRank in U.S.Percent of U.S.U.S.
200832,82013390.01%304,059,724
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 2007/2008)163723  
Net International Migration (chg 2007/2008)61752<0.01%888,825
Natural Increase (births minus deaths)611592<0.01%1,880,567
Births38714470.01%4,328,543
Deaths32613180.01%2,447,976
Source: US Census Bureau
Population Estimates by Age in 2007NumberRank in U.S.Pct Dist.
in County
Pct Dist.
in U.S.
Preschool (0 to 4) 1,8511448 5.7% 6.9%
School Age (5 to 17) 5,4641349 16.7% 17.6%
College Age (18 to 24) 3,4621205 10.6% 9.8%
Young Adult (25 to 44) 8,6121333 26.3% 27.8%
Older Adult(45 to 64) 8,6371320 26.4% 25.4%
Older (65 plus) 4,6781349 14.3% 12.6%
Median Age 38.51666 Median Age = 36.6
Sources: US Census Bureau; Median age calculated by the IBRC.
Population Estimates by Race and Hispanic Origin in 2007NumberRank in U.S.Pct Dist.
in County
Pct Dist.
in U.S.
American Ind. or Alaskan Native Alone7919480.2%1.0%
Asian Alone23712170.7%4.4%
Black Alone52417111.6%12.8%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pac. Isl. Alone419280.0%0.2%
White Alone31,488125396.3%80.0%
Two or More Race Groups37212301.1%1.6%
Hispanic or Latino (can be of any race)
Non-Hispanic or Latino32,259129998.6%84.9%
Hispanic or Latino44518451.4%15.1%
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.
2007 Housing Units (estimate)14,2561401  
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 2008UnitsPct Dist.
in County
Pct Dist.
in U.S.
Cost ($000)
Total Permits Filed45100.0%100.0%$6,145
   Single Family45100.0%63.5%$6,145
   Two Family00.0%1.9%$0
   Three & Four Family00.0%1.9%$0
   Five Families and More00.0%32.7%$0
Source: US Census Bureau
Median IncomeNumberRank in U.S.Percent of U.S.
Median household income in 2007$45,10699388.9%
Median household income in 2000 (adj. for inflation)$46,42799591.8%
5-year percent change 2000 to 2007-2.8%1527 
Source: US Census Bureau
Per Capita Personal IncomeNumberRank in U.S.Percent of U.S.
Per capita income - 2007$27,646184471.6%
Per capita income - 1997 (adj. for inflation)$24,731175975.6%
Per capita income - 1987 (adj. for inflation)$21,540195472.7%
Per capita income - 1977 (adj. for inflation)$19,991170278.9%
10-year % change11.8%1816 
20-year % change28.3%1491 
30-year % change38.3%1929 
Source: US Bureau of Economic Analysis
Personal Income in 2007 ($000)Number5-Year % Change (adj*)Rank in % Change
Total Earnings by Place of Work$629,230N/AN/A
Minus:     Contributions for government social insurance$71,348N/AN/A
 Personal contributions for government social insurance$39,219N/AN/A
 Employer contributions for government social insurance$32,129N/AN/A
Plus:       Adjustment for residence-$2,829N/AN/A
Equals:   Net Earnings by Place of Residence$555,053N/AN/A
Plus:      Dividends, rent, interest$142,809N/AN/A
Plus:      Transfer payments$203,156N/AN/A
Equals:   Personal Income by Place of Residence$901,018N/AN/A
Source: US Bureau of Economic Analysis (*adj = Adjusted for Inflation)
Poverty EstimatesNumberRank in U.S.5-Year % ChangeRank in % Change
Poverty rate in 2007
In 2000
12.9
10.0
1812
2159
--
 29.0%
--
 577
Poverty rate for children under 18 in 2007
In 2000
 18.9
14.1
1716
2146
--
 34.0%
--
 384
Source: US Census Bureau
Labor Force Annual Averages in 2008Number% of U.S.U.S.Rank in U.S.
Total Labor Force
   5-year % change
   10-year % change
17,358
3.6%
24.7%
0.01%
-
-
154,287,000
5.3%
12.1%
1281
1330
469
Employed
   5-year % change
   10-year % change
16,339
2.5%
22.0%
0.01%
-
-
145,362,000
5.5%
10.6%
1277
1595
568
Unemployed
   5-year % change
   10-year % change
1,019
26.4%
91.2%
0.01%
-
-
8,924,000
1.7%
43.7%
1270
402
517
Unemployment Rate
   5-year % change
   10-year % change
5.9
22.9%
55.3%
101.72%
-
-
5.8
-3.3%
28.9%
1333
372
808
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
200775813,060$32,0951,23472.2%
200675313,274$32,5501,08674.4%
200575313,306$32,4731,05175.2%
200474813,172$32,4541,07775.1%
200373312,827$32,1881,08375.7%
200272512,835$31,7771,10175.0%
200172012,586$31,6471,06474.6%
200071012,703$31,2781,07273.5%
199971012,542$30,9511,11874.3%
199871812,619$30,4291,18374.8%
199772212,975$30,2791,07175.9%
10-Year Change3685$1,816  
10-Year Percent Change5.0%0.7%6.0%  
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 2007 (NAICS)
EstablishmentsJobsPct Dist.
in County
Annual Average Wage
Per Job
Rank in
U.S.
Total Covered Employment and Wages75813,060100.0%$32,0951,187
Private70710,57381.0%$32,692959
Agri., forestry, hunting5310.2%$21,1001,368
MiningN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Construction713252.5%$30,6891,917
Manufacturing553,43826.3%$41,3901,033
Wholesale trade281381.1%$41,809887
Retail trade1411,65912.7%$20,4731,572
Transportation, warehousing202161.7%$34,5442,124
Utilities94183.2%$63,860540
Information121311.0%$21,5442,350
Finance and Insurance342321.8%$31,5412,230
Real Estate, rental, leasing341160.9%$21,8571,520
Professional, technical services571971.5%$28,4961,895
Mgmt. of companies, enterprises3860.7%$30,8001,104
Administrative, waste services292041.6%$21,5571,389
Educational services179837.5%$30,0431,013
Health care, social assistance73DDDN/A
Arts, entertainment, recreation13550.4%$14,2211,311
Accommodation and food services681,1068.5%$9,8881,810
Other services, exc. public admin.603082.4%$18,7591,952
Public administration302792.1%$35,9991,289
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 2007 (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$629,230$34,6761,18518,146100.0%100.0%
 Wage and Salary$446,765$31,4031,28514,22778.4%80.0%
 Proprietors$63,871$16,2981,4123,91921.6%20.0%
      Farm$818$9702,1238434.6%1.2%
      Nonfarm$63,053$20,4987573,07617.0%18.8%
 Farm$2,574$2,8072,2529175.1%1.6%
 Nonfarm$626,656$36,3721,01917,22994.9%98.4%
 Private$519,781$35,82778714,50880.0%85.0%
 Forestry, fishing, etc. *$787$12,1081,143650.4%0.6%
21 MiningLDN/A100.1%0.5%
22 Utilities$39,876$93,6064894262.3%0.3%
23 Construction$20,526$24,2911,9078454.7%6.4%
31-33 Manufacturing$210,629$59,8727413,51819.4%8.0%
42 Wholesale Trade$8,187$39,1721,5942091.2%3.7%
44-45 Retail Trade$46,294$19,7421,9682,34512.9%10.7%
48 49 Trans. and warehousing$9,913$26,5761,8603732.1%3.3%
51 Information$3,643$23,0572,3221580.9%2.0%
52 Finance and insurance$10,771$31,6791,7133401.9%4.7%
53 Real Estate and rental and leasing$4,406$10,7461,5214102.3%4.5%
54 Professional, technical services$14,791$33,3881,1644432.4%6.6%
55 Management of companies, enterprises$3,202$36,386970880.5%1.1%
56 Administrative and waste services$6,814$15,7371,3764332.4%6.2%
61 Educational servicesDDN/ADD2.1%
62 Health care, social assistanceDDN/ADD10.1%
71 Arts, entertainment, and recreation$1,313$8,4711,7621550.9%2.1%
72 Accommodation and food services$16,097$13,3141,3141,2096.7%6.8%
81 Other services, exc. public admin.$18,832$19,3941,3029715.4%5.6%
NA Gov. and gov. enterprises$106,875$39,2782,3062,72115.0%13.4%
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 01, 2009 at 13:45