Jefferson County (South) PUMA, MO

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2021 Population

113,779

1.25% 1-year growth

US Senator

Josh Hawley

Republican Party

US Senator

Eric Schmitt

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

40.6

0.495% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

9.04%

6.8% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$70,715

6.66% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$174,500

5.69% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

52,240

1.16% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Jefferson County (South) PUMA, MO had a population of 114k people with a median age of 40.6 and a median household income of $70,715. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Jefferson County (South) PUMA, MO grew from 112,378 to 113,779, a 1.25% increase and its median household income grew from $66,298 to $70,715, a 6.66% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Jefferson County (South) PUMA, MO are White (Non-Hispanic) (91.1%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.66%), White (Hispanic) (1.26%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.05%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.772%).

1.67% of the households in Jefferson County (South) PUMA, MO reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.7% of the residents in Jefferson County (South) PUMA, MO are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Jefferson County (South) PUMA, MO are Jefferson College (749 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Jefferson County (South) PUMA, MO was $174,500, and the homeownership rate was 81.4%.

Most people in Jefferson County (South) PUMA, MO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 32.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Jefferson County (South) PUMA, MO was 2 cars per household.

Jefferson County (South) PUMA, MO borders Monroe, Randolph, Washington, Jefferson & Marion Counties PUMA, IL, Franklin County PUMA, MO, St. Louis County (South) PUMA, MO, Jefferson County (North) PUMA, MO, and St. Francois, Washington, Perry & Ste. Genevieve Counties PUMA, MO.

United States Missouri

Population & Diversity

Jefferson County (South) PUMA, MO is home to a population of 114k people, from which 99.7% are citizens. As of 2021, 1.27% of Jefferson County (South) PUMA, MO residents were born outside of the country (1.44k people).

In 2021, there were 19.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (104k people) in Jefferson County (South) PUMA, MO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.3k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 1.44k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Jefferson County (South) PUMA, MO are Spanish (660 households), Tagalog (Incl. Filipino) (243 households), and German (202 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

57,144

Women

50.3%

56,551

Men

49.7%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 113,695 inhabitants, with 49.7% men, and 50.3% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

99.7%

2021 Citizenship

99.7%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99.7% of Jefferson County (South) PUMA, MO residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Jefferson County (South) PUMA, MO was 99.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Jefferson County (South) PUMA, MO compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Jefferson County (South) PUMA, MO

White (Non-Hispanic)
104k ± 2.44k
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
5.3k ± 1.14k
White (Hispanic)
1.44k ± 430

1.97%

Hispanic Population

2.24k people

1.97% of the people in Jefferson County (South) PUMA, MO are hispanic (2.24k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Jefferson County (South) PUMA, MO as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Philippines
281 ± 411 people
Morocco
137 ± 287 people
China
129 ± 279 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Jefferson County (South) PUMA, MO was Philippines, the natal country of 281 Jefferson County (South) PUMA, MO residents, followed by Morocco with 137 and China with 129.

Foreign-Born Population

1.27%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

1.44k people

1.16%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

1.3k people

As of 2021, 1.27% of Jefferson County (South) PUMA, MO residents (1.44k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Jefferson County (South) PUMA, MO was 1.16%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Jefferson County (South) PUMA, MO compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
660 households (0.616%)
Tagalog (Incl. Filipino)
243 households (0.227%)
German
202 households (0.188%)

1.67% of the households in Jefferson County (South) PUMA, MO reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Jefferson County (South) PUMA, MO was Spanish. 0.616% of the households in Jefferson County (South) PUMA, MO reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,109 ± 317
Gulf War (2001-)
1,530 ± 353
Gulf War (1990s)
1,244 ± 360

Jefferson County (South) PUMA, MO has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.03 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Jefferson County (South) PUMA, MO employs 52.2k people. The largest industries in Jefferson County (South) PUMA, MO are Construction (6,119 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,714 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,087 people), and the highest paying industries are Real estate property managers, offices of real estate appraisers, and other activities related to real estate ($148,071), Bus service & urban transit ($120,421), and Aircraft & parts manufacturing ($113,074).

Males in Jefferson County (South) PUMA, MO have an average income that is 1.28 times higher than the average income of females, which is $51,025. The income inequality in Jefferson County (South) PUMA, MO (measured using the Gini index) is 0.397, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

24,475

Women

47.4%

27,166

Men

52.6%

The workforce of Jefferson County (South) PUMA, MO in 2020 was 51,641 people, with 47.4% woman, and 52.6% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Jefferson County (South) PUMA, MO.

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Occupations

52.2k

2021 Value

1.16%

1 Year growth

± 1.16%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Jefferson County (South) PUMA, MO grew at a rate of 1.16%, from 51.6k employees to 52.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Jefferson County (South) PUMA, MO, are Registered nurses (1,870 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,542 people), and Construction laborers (1,405 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Jefferson County (South) PUMA, MO.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Missouri (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

52.2k

2021 Value

1.16%

1 Year growth

± 1.16%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Jefferson County (South) PUMA, MO grew at a rate of 1.16%, from 51.6k employees to 52.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Jefferson County (South) PUMA, MO, are Construction (6,119 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,714 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,087 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Jefferson County (South) PUMA, MO, though some of these residents may live in Jefferson County (South) PUMA, MO and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$51,202

Median earning men ± $1,624

$32,529

Median earning women ± $1,621

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($84,412), Information ($72,756), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($63,805).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($44,535), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($38,977), and Public Administration ($37,450).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Missouri. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Missouri.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Missouri to other states, or from other states to Missouri.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Missouri product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $32.3B, followed by Mixed freight ($30.8B) and Pharmaceuticals ($30.3B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Missouri products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$303B

2020 Value in Missouri

$614B

Projected 2050 Value in Missouri

103% growth

In 2020, total outbound Missouri trade was $303B. This is expected to increase 103% to $614B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Missouri trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Missouri to other states, or from other states to Missouri.

Most Common Trade Partners

Illinois
$24.9B
Kansas
$14.6B
Texas
$14.6B

In 2020, the top outbound Missouri domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Illinois with $24.9B, followed by Kansas with $14.6B and Texas and $14.6B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Missouri shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Missouri went to Donald J. Trump with 56.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (41.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.36%).

Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt are the senators currently representing the state of Missouri. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Missouri is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Jefferson County (South) PUMA, MO. Showing the available data for Missouri.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (56.8%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (41.4%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.36%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Missouri went to Donald J. Trump with 56.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (41.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.36%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Missouri for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Missouri

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Josh Hawley

Senator from Missouri

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Eric Schmitt

Senator from Missouri

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt are the senators currently representing Missouri.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Missouri over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Missouri

Missouri is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Missouri have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Jefferson County (South) PUMA, MO awarded 749 degrees. The student population of Jefferson County (South) PUMA, MO in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 1,429 male students and 2,251 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Jefferson County (South) PUMA, MO are White (625 and 83.6%), followed by Unknown (54 and 7.22%), Hispanic or Latino (27 and 3.61%), and Black or African American (15 and 2.01%).

The largest universities in Jefferson County (South) PUMA, MO by number of degrees awarded are Jefferson College (749 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Jefferson County (South) PUMA, MO are Liberal Arts & Sciences (309 and 41.3%), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic) (67 and 8.95%), and Teacher Education & Professional Development (49 and 6.54%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 3,680 students enrolled in Jefferson County (South) PUMA, MO, 38.8% men and 61.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,224 records, of which 61% were women and 39% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
37 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
309 degrees awarded
Teacher Education & Professional Development
49 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Jefferson County (South) PUMA, MO was Registered Nursing with 37 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Jefferson County (South) PUMA, MO according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Jefferson College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

749 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Jefferson College with 749 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 286 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Jefferson County (South) PUMA, MO, which is 0.618 times less than the 463 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 625 degrees mean that there were 11.6 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 54 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($5,130) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($900) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($782) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.842% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.576% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Jefferson County (South) PUMA, MO in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (27.8k), Some college (21.6k), and Secondary Education (13.5k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Jefferson County (South) PUMA, MO was $174,500 in 2021, which is 0.713 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $165,100 to $174,500, a 5.69% increase. The homeownership rate in Jefferson County (South) PUMA, MO is 81.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Jefferson County (South) PUMA, MO have an average commute time of 32.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Jefferson County (South) PUMA, MO is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Jefferson County (South) PUMA, MO is $70,715. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Jefferson County (South) PUMA, MO was St. Louis County (Central) PUMA, MO with a value of $106,593, followed by St. Charles County (South) PUMA, MO and St. Louis County (Central West) PUMA, MO, with respective values of $103,348 and $103,124.

Housing

Property

$174,500

Median Property Value 2021

±$4,141

$35,062

Median Property Taxes

±$1,433

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Jefferson County (South) PUMA, MO the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Jefferson County (South) PUMA, MO compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

81.4%

Homeownership

2021

68.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 81.4% of the housing units in Jefferson County (South) PUMA, MO were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 80.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Jefferson County (South) PUMA, MO compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Jefferson County (South) PUMA, MO was St. Louis County (Central) PUMA, MO with a value of $106,593, followed by St. Charles County (South) PUMA, MO and St. Louis County (Central West) PUMA, MO, with respective values of $103,348 and $103,124.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Jefferson County (South) PUMA, MO colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$70,715

Median Household Income

± $3,121

43.1k

Number of Households

± 1,811

In 2021, the median household income of the 43.1k households in Jefferson County (South) PUMA, MO grew to $70,715 from the previous year's value of $66,298.

The following chart displays the households in Jefferson County (South) PUMA, MO distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.397

2021 Wage GINI in Jefferson County (South) PUMA, MO

0.401

2020 Wage GINI in Jefferson County (South) PUMA, MO

In 2021, the income inequality in Jefferson County (South) PUMA, MO was 0.397 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.02% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Jefferson County (South) PUMA, MO was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Jefferson County (South) PUMA, MO in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Jefferson County (South) PUMA, MO across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (84.2%)
Worked At Home (7.54%)
Carpooled (6.6%)

In 2021, 84.2% of workers in Jefferson County (South) PUMA, MO drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (7.54%) and those who carpooled to work (6.6%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

32.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Jefferson County (South) PUMA, MO have a longer commute time (32.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.91% of the workforce in Jefferson County (South) PUMA, MO have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Jefferson County (South) PUMA, MO compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Jefferson County (South) PUMA, MO distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Jefferson County (South) PUMA, MO have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

9.04% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Jefferson County (South) PUMA, MO (10.1k out of 112k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Jefferson County (South) PUMA, MO is White, followed by Two Or More and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

92.2% of the population of Jefferson County (South) PUMA, MO has health coverage, with 57.9% on employee plans, 9.76% on Medicaid, 13.9% on Medicare, 8.87% on non-group plans, and 1.69% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Missouri see 1405 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.2% decrease from the previous year (1422 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1650 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 457 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,405 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Missouri

Primary care physicians in Missouri see an average of 1,405 patients per year. This represents a 1.2% decrease from the previous year (1,422 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Missouri in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.2% under 18 years, 18.4% between 18 and 34 years, 41.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.6% were men and 50.4% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

7.82%

Uninsured

57.9%

Employer Coverage

9.76%

Medicaid

13.9%

Medicare

8.87%

Non-Group

1.69%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Jefferson County (South) PUMA, MO declined by 3.64% from 8.12% to 7.82%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Jefferson County (South) PUMA, MO changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.