Unified School District · MO
Jefferson City Public Schools
Jefferson City Public Schools is a unified school district in Missouri with a community population of 73,144. The median household income is $74,454 and the median age is 39.9.
73,144
Population
340
People / sq mi
$74,454
Median Income
39.9
Median Age
Jefferson City Public Schools covers 215 sq mi of land at 339.8 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 79.0% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 47.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$74,454
Median Household Income
$38,905
Per Capita Income
8.6%
Poverty Rate
1.9%
Unemployment
Housing
$221,900
Median Home Value
$842
Median Rent
66.5%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
94.1%
High School+
38.5%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Jefferson City Public Schools serves a community with a population of 73,144 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Missouri.
The median household income in Jefferson City Public Schools is $74,454, with a per capita income of $38,905. The poverty rate is 8.6%.
Jefferson City Public Schools is 79.0% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 47.7% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Jefferson City Public Schools, 94.1% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 38.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Jefferson City Public Schools is $221,900, with a median rent of $842. The homeownership rate is 66.5%.
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Data for Jefferson City Public Schools from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 2916190).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.