Jefferson City, Missouri Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Jefferson City, Missouri is 42,565 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 16th-largest city in Missouri. The median household income is $67,205, the median home value is $208,000, and the median age is 39.1.
The population has declined 1.5% since 2010 (43,210 → 42,564).
42,565
Population
1180
People / sq mi
$67,205
Median Income
$208,000
Median Home Value
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Jefferson City covers 36.1 sq mi of land at 1180 people per square mile.
About Jefferson City, MO
Jefferson City stands apart on settlement density — it is among the most sparsely settled of US cities, at roughly 1,180 people per square mile. With 42,565 residents, Jefferson City is a city in Missouri. It ranks #16 among cities in Missouri by population.
Household earnings are middling, with a median of $67,205 — below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 10.7%, below the national 12.4%. Property is affordable here, the median home worth $208,000, with typical rent around $766.
36.9% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, above the national average of 35.0%. Remote work is on the lower side here, at 8.2%, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 16 minutes each way.
Jefferson City city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Jefferson City city had a population of 43,210 in 2010 and 42,564 in 2024, a -1.5% growth over 14 years. The peak was 43,354 in 2011. Average annual growth rate: -0.11%.
42,564
Population (2024)
43,210
Population (2010)
43,354
Peak (2011)
-0.11%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 43,210 |
| 2011 | 43,354 |
| 2012 | 43,268 |
| 2013 | 43,333 |
| 2014 | 43,176 |
| 2015 | 43,211 |
| 2016 | 43,022 |
| 2017 | 42,902 |
| 2018 | 42,813 |
| 2019 | 42,708 |
| 2020 | 42,528 |
| 2021 | 42,394 |
| 2022 | 42,536 |
| 2023 | 42,573 |
| 2024 | 42,564 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 72.5% |
| Black or African American | 17.4% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.5% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$67,205
Median Household Income
$36,051
Per Capita Income
10.7%
Poverty Rate
1.9%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$208,000
Median Home Value
$766
Median Rent
58.9%
Owner-Occupied
Education
92.0%
High School+
36.9%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.6%
Drive Alone
78.3%
Public Transit
8.2%
Work From Home
15.6 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
25.3%
Foreign Born
94.0%
Non-English at Home
7.2%
Veterans
13.5%
With Disability
91.1%
Health Insurance
95.1%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 22.1% |
| Public Administration | 14.9% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 9.8% |
| Information | 8.1% |
| Manufacturing | 7.7% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 6.9% |
| Construction | 6.8% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 4.0% |
| Retail Trade | 3.6% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 2.1% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.3% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Jefferson City, Missouri has a population of 42,565 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 16th-largest city in Missouri.
The median household income in Jefferson City, Missouri is $67,205, with 10.7% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Jefferson City, Missouri is $208,000, with median monthly rent at $766 and a homeownership rate of 58.9%.
The median age in Jefferson City, Missouri is 39.1 years. The population is 51.6% male and 48.4% female.
The population has declined 1.5% since 2010 (43,210 → 42,564).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.