Jefferson County (North) PUMA, MO

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2023 Population

113,512

0.746% 1-year growth

US Senator

Josh Hawley

Republican Party

US Senator

Eric Schmitt

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

1.27% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

7.5%

1.53% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$82,804

5.05% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$219,700

8.92% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

59,356

1.12% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Jefferson County (North) PUMA, MO had a population of 114k people with a median age of 40 and a median household income of $82,804. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Jefferson County (North) PUMA, MO grew from 112,671 to 113,512, a 0.746% increase and its median household income grew from $78,822 to $82,804, a 5.05% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Jefferson County (North) PUMA, MO are White (Non-Hispanic) (89.1%), Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic) (3.31%), Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) (1.88%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.11%), and White (Hispanic) (1.11%).

4.86% of the households in Jefferson County (North) PUMA, MO reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.9% of the residents in Jefferson County (North) PUMA, MO are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in Jefferson County (North) PUMA, MO was $219,700, and the homeownership rate was 81.2%.

Most people in Jefferson County (North) PUMA, MO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 28.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Jefferson County (North) PUMA, MO was 2 cars per household.

Jefferson County (North) PUMA, MO borders St. Clair (South & East) & Monroe Counties PUMA, IL, St. Louis County (Southwest) PUMA, MO, St. Louis County (Southeast) PUMA, MO, and Jefferson County (South) PUMA, MO.

United States Illinois Missouri

Population & Diversity

Jefferson County (North) PUMA, MO is home to a population of 114k people, from which 98.9% are citizens. As of 2023, 3.28% of Jefferson County (North) PUMA, MO residents were born outside of the country (3.73k people).

In 2023, there were 27 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (101k people) in Jefferson County (North) PUMA, MO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.75k Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic) and 2.14k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in Jefferson County (North) PUMA, MO are Spanish (2,116 households), Serbo-Croatian (1,119 households), and Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (315 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

56,483

Women

49.8%

56,976

Men

50.2%

The resident population of United States in 2023 was 113,459 inhabitants, with 50.2% men, and 49.8% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in Jefferson County (North) PUMA, MO.

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Citizenship

98.9%

2023 Citizenship

99.1%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 98.9% of Jefferson County (North) PUMA, MO residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Jefferson County (North) PUMA, MO was 99.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Jefferson County (North) PUMA, MO compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Jefferson County (North) PUMA, MO

White (Non-Hispanic)
101k ± 2.44k
Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic)
3.75k ± 1.14k
Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
2.14k ± 385

3.15%

Hispanic Population

3.58k people

3.15% of the people in Jefferson County (North) PUMA, MO are hispanic (3.58k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Jefferson County (North) PUMA, MO as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Germany
338 ± 451 people
Croatia
298 ± 423 people
Bosnia and Herzegovina
291 ± 418 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Jefferson County (North) PUMA, MO was Germany, the natal country of 338 Jefferson County (North) PUMA, MO residents, followed by Croatia with 298 and Bosnia and Herzegovina with 291.

Foreign-Born Population

3.28%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

3.73k people

3.06%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

3.45k people

As of 2023, 3.28% of Jefferson County (North) PUMA, MO residents (3.73k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Jefferson County (North) PUMA, MO was 3.06%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Jefferson County (North) PUMA, MO compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
2,116 households (1.97%)
Serbo-Croatian
1,119 households (1.04%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
315 households (0.294%)

4.86% of the households in Jefferson County (North) PUMA, MO reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2023, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Jefferson County (North) PUMA, MO was Spanish. 1.97% of the households in Jefferson County (North) PUMA, MO reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,143 ± 342
Gulf War (2001-)
1,539 ± 318
Gulf War (1990s)
714 ± 188

Jefferson County (North) PUMA, MO has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.39 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Jefferson County (North) PUMA, MO employs 59.4k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Jefferson County (North) PUMA, MO were Construction (4,786 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,347 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,273 people), and the highest paying industries were Miscellaneous manufacturing, n.e.c. ($171,978), Animal food, grain & oilseed milling ($147,167), and Automotive equipment rental & leasing ($116,283).

Males in Jefferson County (North) PUMA, MO have an average income that is 1.18 times higher than the average income of females, which is $60,389. The income inequality in Jefferson County (North) PUMA, MO (measured using the Gini index) is 0.41, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

28,242

Women

47.6%

31,114

Men

52.4%

The workforce of Jefferson County (North) PUMA, MO in 2023 was 59,356 people, with 47.6% woman, and 52.4% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Jefferson County (North) PUMA, MO.

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Occupations

59.4k

2023 Value

1.12%

1 Year growth

± 1.12%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Jefferson County (North) PUMA, MO grew at a rate of 1.12%, from 58.7k employees to 59.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Jefferson County (North) PUMA, MO, are Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers (1,788 people), Other managers (1,553 people), and Registered nurses (1,407 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Jefferson County (North) PUMA, MO.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Illinois.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Illinois (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

59.4k

2023 Value

1.12%

1 Year growth

± 1.12%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Jefferson County (North) PUMA, MO grew at a rate of 1.12%, from 58.7k employees to 59.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Jefferson County (North) PUMA, MO, are Construction (4,786 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,347 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,273 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Jefferson County (North) PUMA, MO, though some of these residents may live in Jefferson County (North) PUMA, MO and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$57,185

Median earning men ± $2,430

$39,352

Median earning women ± $2,080

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($80,161), Public Administration ($79,118), and Information ($78,396).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Information ($76,331), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($59,427), and Wholesale Trade ($55,381).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Illinois.

Y-Axis

2.47%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 6.03M people employed in Illinois. This represents a 2.47% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 13%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Illinois.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Missouri went to Donald J. Trump with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (40.1%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.797%).

Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt are the senators currently representing the state of Missouri. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Missouri is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Jefferson County (North) PUMA, MO. Showing the available data for Missouri.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (58.5%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (40.1%)
Democratic Party
Chase Oliver (0.797%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Missouri went to Donald J. Trump with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (40.1%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.797%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Missouri for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Missouri

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Missouri.

Josh Hawley

Senator from Missouri

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Eric Schmitt

Senator from Missouri

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt are the senators currently representing Missouri.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Missouri over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Missouri

Missouri is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Missouri have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2023, 0.488% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.421% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Jefferson County (North) PUMA, MO in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (28.3k), Some college (20.9k), and Bachelors Degree (14.4k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Jefferson County (North) PUMA, MO was $219,700 in 2023, which is 0.724 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $201,700 to $219,700, a 8.92% increase. The homeownership rate in Jefferson County (North) PUMA, MO is 81.2%, which is higher than the national average of 65%.

People in Jefferson County (North) PUMA, MO have an average commute time of 28.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Jefferson County (North) PUMA, MO is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$219,700

Median Property Value 2023

±$4,412

$35,432

Median Property Taxes

±$1,437

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Jefferson County (North) PUMA, MO the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Jefferson County (North) PUMA, MO compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

81.2%

Homeownership

2023

63%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 81.2% of the housing units in Jefferson County (North) PUMA, MO were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 79.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Jefferson County (North) PUMA, MO compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$82,804

Median Household Income

± $4,411

43.6k

Number of Households

± 1,663

In 2023, the median household income of the 43.6k households in Jefferson County (North) PUMA, MO grew to $82,804 from the previous year's value of $78,822.

The following chart displays the households in Jefferson County (North) PUMA, MO distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.41

2023 Wage GINI in Jefferson County (North) PUMA, MO

0.405

2022 Wage GINI in Jefferson County (North) PUMA, MO

In 2023, the income inequality in Jefferson County (North) PUMA, MO was 0.41 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.25% growth from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Jefferson County (North) PUMA, MO was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Jefferson County (North) PUMA, MO in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Jefferson County (North) PUMA, MO across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (81.1%)
Worked At Home (9.95%)
Carpooled (7.33%)

In 2023, 81.1% of workers in Jefferson County (North) PUMA, MO drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (9.95%) and those who carpooled to work (7.33%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

28.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Jefferson County (North) PUMA, MO have a longer commute time (28.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.15% of the workforce in Jefferson County (North) PUMA, MO have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Jefferson County (North) PUMA, MO compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Jefferson County (North) PUMA, MO distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Jefferson County (North) PUMA, MO have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

7.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Jefferson County (North) PUMA, MO (8.44k out of 112k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Jefferson County (North) PUMA, MO is White, followed by Two Or More and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

92.5% of the population of Jefferson County (North) PUMA, MO has health coverage, with 58.2% on employee plans, 9% on Medicaid, 13.9% on Medicare, 10% on non-group plans, and 1.36% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Illinois see 1,264 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.6% increase from the previous year (1,232 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1189 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 318 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.1% were men and 49.9% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Illinois.

1,264 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Illinois

Primary care physicians in Illinois see an average of 1,264 patients per year. This represents a 2.6% increase from the previous year (1,232 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Illinois in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.7% under 18 years, 19.3% between 18 and 34 years, 41.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.1% were men and 49.9% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

7.52%

Uninsured

58.2%

Employer Coverage

Medicaid

13.9%

Medicare

10%

Non-Group

1.36%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Jefferson County (North) PUMA, MO declined by 9.16% from 8.28% to 7.52%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Jefferson County (North) PUMA, MO changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.