Poverty Rate in Jefferson County, Missouri
In Jefferson County, Missouri, an estimated 19,847 of 226,509 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Jefferson County, Missouri?
The poverty rate in Jefferson County, Missouri is 8.8%.
- How many people in Jefferson County, Missouri live in poverty?
In Jefferson County, Missouri, an estimated 19,847 of 226,509 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Jefferson County, Missouri compare to the average for Missouri?
The poverty rate in Jefferson County, Missouri is 33.33% lower than the Missouri average. In Jefferson County, Missouri, an estimated 8.8% of 226,509 people live in poverty. In Missouri, 13.2% of 6,005,542 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Jefferson County, Missouri compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Jefferson County, Missouri is 30.16% lower than the US average. In Jefferson County, Missouri, an estimated 8.8% of 226,509 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.6% of 325,521,470 people live in poverty.
Poverty Rate by City
- Arnold, Missouri 8.3% of 20,615 people.
- Barnhart, Missouri 5.1% of 6,034 people.
- Briarwood Estates, Missouri 4.3% of 279 people.
- Byrnes Mill, Missouri 18.8% of 3,155 people.
- Cedar Hill, Missouri 21.2% of 1,442 people.
Under 18 years
13.5% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Jefferson County, Missouri
2023
13.5% of 50 thousand people
Under 5 years
9.9% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Jefferson County, Missouri
2023
9.9% of 13 thousand people
5 to 17 years
14.7% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Jefferson County, Missouri
2023
14.7% of 38 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
12.6% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Jefferson County, Missouri
2023
12.6% of 50 thousand people
18 to 64 years
8.2% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Jefferson County, Missouri
2023
8.2% of 140 thousand people
18 to 34 years
8.2% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Jefferson County, Missouri
2023
8.2% of 46 thousand people
35 to 64 years
8.3% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Jefferson County, Missouri
2023
8.3% of 93 thousand people
60 years and over
11.3% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Jefferson County, Missouri
2023
11.3% of 56 thousand people
65 years and over
10% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Jefferson County, Missouri
2023
10% of 39 thousand people
White
8.6% Poverty Rate for White people in Jefferson County, Missouri
2023
8.6% of 204 thousand people
Two or more races
20.2% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Jefferson County, Missouri
2023
20.2% of 17 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
8.5% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Jefferson County, Missouri
2023
8.5% of 203 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
8.8% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Jefferson County, Missouri
2023
8.8% of 160 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
26.4% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Jefferson County, Missouri
2023
26.4% of 13 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
10.8% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Jefferson County, Missouri
2023
10.8% of 48 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
7.6% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Jefferson County, Missouri
2023
7.6% of 58 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
2.8% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Jefferson County, Missouri
2023
2.8% of 42 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
5.6% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Jefferson County, Missouri
2023
5.6% of 125 thousand people
Employed
4.6% Poverty Rate for employed people in Jefferson County, Missouri
2023
4.6% of 121 thousand people
Male
2.4% Poverty Rate for employed men in Jefferson County, Missouri
2023
2.4% of 63 thousand people
Female
7% Poverty Rate for employed women in Jefferson County, Missouri
2023
7% of 58 thousand people
Unemployed
35.5% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Jefferson County, Missouri
2023
35.5% of 4 thousand people
Male
43.9% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Jefferson County, Missouri
2023
43.9% of 3 thousand people
Female
22.5% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Jefferson County, Missouri
2023
22.5% of 2 thousand people
Population 16 years and over
9% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Jefferson County, Missouri
2023
9% of 186 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
0.8% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Jefferson County, Missouri
2023
0.8% of 90 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
16.5% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Jefferson County, Missouri
2023
16.5% of 39 thousand people
Did not work
16.7% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Jefferson County, Missouri
2023
16.7% of 56 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
20.3% Poverty Rate for single people in Jefferson County, Missouri
2023
20.3% of 37 thousand people
Male
17.9% Poverty Rate for single men in Jefferson County, Missouri
2023
17.9% of 18 thousand people
Female
22.6% Poverty Rate for single women in Jefferson County, Missouri
2023
22.6% of 19 thousand people
18 to 24 years
28.8% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Jefferson County, Missouri
2023
28.8% of 4 thousand people
25 to 34 years
12% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Jefferson County, Missouri
2023
12% of 6 thousand people
35 to 44 years
11.7% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Jefferson County, Missouri
2023
11.7% of 4 thousand people
45 to 54 years
6.6% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Jefferson County, Missouri
2023
6.6% of 5 thousand people
55 to 64 years
38.2% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Jefferson County, Missouri
2023
38.2% of 7 thousand people
65 to 74 years
20.1% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Jefferson County, Missouri
2023
20.1% of 7 thousand people
75 years and over
11.5% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Jefferson County, Missouri
2023
11.5% of 4 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
1.1% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Jefferson County, Missouri
2023
1.1% of 18 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
37.8% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Jefferson County, Missouri
2023
37.8% of 8 thousand people
Did not work
38.1% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Jefferson County, Missouri
2023
38.1% of 12 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
9.6% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Jefferson County, Missouri
2023
9.6%
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