Poverty Rate in Jefferson County, Colorado
In Jefferson County, Colorado, an estimated 36,220 of 568,189 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Jefferson County, Colorado?
The poverty rate in Jefferson County, Colorado is 6.4%.
- How many people in Jefferson County, Colorado live in poverty?
In Jefferson County, Colorado, an estimated 36,220 of 568,189 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Jefferson County, Colorado compare to the average for Colorado?
The poverty rate in Jefferson County, Colorado is 31.91% lower than the Colorado average. In Jefferson County, Colorado, an estimated 6.4% of 568,189 people live in poverty. In Colorado, 9.4% of 5,727,379 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Jefferson County, Colorado compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Jefferson County, Colorado is 49.21% lower than the US average. In Jefferson County, Colorado, an estimated 6.4% of 568,189 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.6% of 325,521,470 people live in poverty.
Poverty Rate by City
- Applewood, Colorado 4.3% of 7,980 people.
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- Bow Mar, Colorado 3.9% of 996 people.
Under 18 years
7.5% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Jefferson County, Colorado
2023
7.5% of 102 thousand people
Under 5 years
3.9% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Jefferson County, Colorado
2023
3.9% of 26 thousand people
5 to 17 years
8.7% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Jefferson County, Colorado
2023
8.7% of 77 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
7.3% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Jefferson County, Colorado
2023
7.3% of 102 thousand people
18 to 64 years
7.3% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Jefferson County, Colorado
2023
7.3% of 361 thousand people
18 to 34 years
9.6% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Jefferson County, Colorado
2023
9.6% of 129 thousand people
35 to 64 years
6.1% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Jefferson County, Colorado
2023
6.1% of 233 thousand people
60 years and over
7.9% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Jefferson County, Colorado
2023
7.9% of 143 thousand people
65 years and over
7.7% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Jefferson County, Colorado
2023
7.7% of 104 thousand people
White
6.1% Poverty Rate for White people in Jefferson County, Colorado
2023
6.1% of 455 thousand people
Black or African American
4.5% Poverty Rate for Black People in Jefferson County, Colorado
2023
4.5% of 6 thousand people
Asian
12.7% Poverty Rate for Asian People in Jefferson County, Colorado
2023
12.7% of 17 thousand people
Some other race
14.3% Poverty Rate for People with another race in Jefferson County, Colorado
2023
14.3% of 14 thousand people
Two or more races
13.7% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Jefferson County, Colorado
2023
13.7% of 70 thousand people
Hispanic
14.4% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Jefferson County, Colorado
2023
14.4% of 92 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
5.8% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Jefferson County, Colorado
2023
5.8% of 427 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
6.7% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Jefferson County, Colorado
2023
6.7% of 425 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
18.9% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Jefferson County, Colorado
2023
18.9% of 18 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
12.9% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Jefferson County, Colorado
2023
12.9% of 72 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
8.1% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Jefferson County, Colorado
2023
8.1% of 109 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
3% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Jefferson County, Colorado
2023
3% of 226 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
3.5% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Jefferson County, Colorado
2023
3.5% of 335 thousand people
Employed
3.3% Poverty Rate for employed people in Jefferson County, Colorado
2023
3.3% of 326 thousand people
Male
2.7% Poverty Rate for employed men in Jefferson County, Colorado
2023
2.7% of 168 thousand people
Female
3.9% Poverty Rate for employed women in Jefferson County, Colorado
2023
3.9% of 158 thousand people
Unemployed
9.4% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Jefferson County, Colorado
2023
9.4% of 9 thousand people
Male
8.1% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Jefferson County, Colorado
2023
8.1% of 5 thousand people
Female
11.2% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Jefferson County, Colorado
2023
11.2% of 4 thousand people
Population 16 years and over
7.4% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Jefferson County, Colorado
2023
7.4% of 479 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
2% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Jefferson County, Colorado
2023
2% of 240 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
8.5% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Jefferson County, Colorado
2023
8.5% of 109 thousand people
Did not work
16.5% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Jefferson County, Colorado
2023
16.5% of 130 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
16.3% Poverty Rate for single people in Jefferson County, Colorado
2023
16.3% of 141 thousand people
Male
15.8% Poverty Rate for single men in Jefferson County, Colorado
2023
15.8% of 72 thousand people
Female
16.8% Poverty Rate for single women in Jefferson County, Colorado
2023
16.8% of 69 thousand people
18 to 24 years
36% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Jefferson County, Colorado
2023
36% of 14 thousand people
25 to 34 years
11.3% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Jefferson County, Colorado
2023
11.3% of 40 thousand people
35 to 44 years
9% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Jefferson County, Colorado
2023
9% of 18 thousand people
45 to 54 years
18.7% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Jefferson County, Colorado
2023
18.7% of 16 thousand people
55 to 64 years
17.4% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Jefferson County, Colorado
2023
17.4% of 19 thousand people
65 to 74 years
14.2% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Jefferson County, Colorado
2023
14.2% of 18 thousand people
75 years and over
17.4% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Jefferson County, Colorado
2023
17.4% of 16 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
3.6% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Jefferson County, Colorado
2023
3.6% of 74 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
20.3% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Jefferson County, Colorado
2023
20.3% of 32 thousand people
Did not work
39% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Jefferson County, Colorado
2023
39% of 36 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
7.3% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Jefferson County, Colorado
2023
7.3%
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