Census ACS · #297 MSA
Jefferson City Metro Area
The Jefferson City, Mo Metropolitan Statistical Area has 150,147 residents. The median household income is $72,425 and the median home value is $203,900.
150,147
Population
67
People / sq mi
$72,425
Median Income
$203,900
Median Home Value
The Jefferson City CBSA covers 2,248 sq mi of land at 66.8 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 86.0% |
| Black or African American | 7.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.4% |
Economy & Income
$72,425
Median Household Income
$35,545
Per Capita Income
7.6%
Poverty Rate
2.2%
Unemployment
Cost of Living
The Jefferson City metro's price level is 88.0 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 12.0% lower the US average. The local median income of $72,425 has the buying power of $82,325 in average-priced US metros.
88.0
Price Level (US = 100)
$82,325
COL-Adjusted Median Income
$72,425
Nominal Median Income
Housing
$203,900
Median Home Value
$804
Median Rent
72.2%
Homeownership
Education
91.9%
High School+
30.7%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.5%
Drive Alone
7.8%
Work From Home
21.5 min
Avg Commute
21.9%
Foreign Born
Jefferson City spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Jefferson City, Mo Metropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 150,147 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #297 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Jefferson City metro area is $72,425, with a per capita income of $35,545.
The Jefferson City, Mo CBSA spans the state of Missouri.
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Data for the Jefferson City, Mo CBSA (27620) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
Among US metro areas, Jefferson City stands out first on household income: a median of $72,425, below the US median of $78,538. Jefferson City is a metro area in MO with a population of 150,147.
Median household income is $72,425, below the US median of $78,538. About 7.6% of residents live below the federal poverty level, below the national 12.4%. Homes carry a median value of $203,900, with typical rent around $804.
About 30.7% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree, below the 35.0% national figure.
Taken together, the income and housing figures place Jefferson City firmly in the higher-cost, higher-earning tier of US metro areas — a profile that tends to track dense job markets and competitive housing.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.