South Jefferson PUMA, CO

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2023 Population

147,347

1.15% 1-year decline

US Senator

N/AMichael Bennet

Democratic Party

US Senator

N/AJohn Hickenlooper

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

0.756% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

6.06%

11.5% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$102,951

1.95% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$560,400

11.4% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

79,648

0.0903% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, South Jefferson PUMA, CO had a population of 147k people with a median age of 40 and a median household income of $102,951. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of South Jefferson PUMA, CO declined from 149,061 to 147,347, a −1.15% decrease and its median household income grew from $100,980 to $102,951, a 1.95% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in South Jefferson PUMA, CO are White (Non-Hispanic) (71.3%), Two+ (Hispanic) (8.48%), White (Hispanic) (6.82%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (4.32%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.91%).

None of the households in South Jefferson PUMA, CO 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.

97.1% of the residents in South Jefferson PUMA, CO are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in N/A are Paul Mitchell the School-Denver (153 degrees awarded in 2023), Colorado School of Healing Arts (50 degrees), and Empire Beauty School-Littleton (33 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in South Jefferson PUMA, CO was $560,400, and the homeownership rate was 71.7%.

Most people in South Jefferson PUMA, CO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.5 minutes. The average car ownership in South Jefferson PUMA, CO was 2 cars per household.

South Jefferson PUMA, CO borders Foothills PUMA, CO, Lakewood PUMA, CO, Highlands Ranch PUMA, CO, Englewood PUMA, CO, and Southwest Denver PUMA, CO.

United States Colorado

Population & Diversity

South Jefferson PUMA, CO is home to a population of 147k people, from which 97.1% are citizens. As of 2023, 7.21% of South Jefferson PUMA, CO residents were born outside of the country (10.6k people).

In 2023, there were 8.41 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (105k people) in South Jefferson PUMA, CO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 12.5k Two+ (Hispanic) and 10.1k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.1%

2023 Citizenship

97.1%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 97.1% of South Jefferson PUMA, CO residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in South Jefferson PUMA, CO was 97.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in South Jefferson PUMA, CO

White (Non-Hispanic)
105k ± 2.56k
Two+ (Hispanic)
12.5k ± 1.42k
White (Hispanic)
10.1k ± 1.12k

18.7%

Hispanic Population

27.5k people

18.7% of the people in South Jefferson PUMA, CO are hispanic (27.5k people).

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

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
1,753 ± 1,022 people
Vietnam
1,632 ± 986 people
India
680 ± 639 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of South Jefferson PUMA, CO was Mexico, the natal country of 1,753 South Jefferson PUMA, CO residents, followed by Vietnam with 1,632 and India with 680.

Foreign-Born Population

7.21%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

10.6k people

7.34%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

10.9k people

As of 2023, 7.21% of South Jefferson PUMA, CO residents (10.6k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in South Jefferson PUMA, CO was 7.34%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,591 ± 353
Gulf War (2001-)
2,395 ± 497
Gulf War (1990s)
1,209 ± 267

South Jefferson PUMA, CO has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.08 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of South Jefferson PUMA, CO employs 79.6k people. The largest industries in South Jefferson PUMA, CO are Construction (6,227 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,569 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (4,504 people), and the highest paying industries are Electric lighting & electrical equipment manufacturing, & other electrical component manufacturing, n.e.c. ($251,056), Structural metals, & boiler, tank, & shipping container manufacturing ($189,106), and Software publishing ($178,744).

Males in South Jefferson PUMA, CO have an average income that is 1.24 times higher than the average income of females, which is $72,085. The income inequality in South Jefferson PUMA, CO (measured using the Gini index) is N/A, which is N/A than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

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Women

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Men

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The workforce of South Jefferson PUMA, CO in 2020 was N/A people, with N/A% woman, and N/A% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in South Jefferson PUMA, CO.

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Occupations

79.6k

2022 Value

−0.0903%

1 Year decline

± −0.0903%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in South Jefferson PUMA, CO declined at a rate of −0.0903%, from 79.7k employees to 79.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in South Jefferson PUMA, CO, are Other managers (2,952 people), Retail salespersons (2,016 people), and Registered nurses (1,957 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of South Jefferson PUMA, CO.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Colorado (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

79.6k

2022 Value

−0.0903%

1 Year decline

± −0.0903%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in South Jefferson PUMA, CO declined at a rate of −0.0903%, from 79.7k employees to 79.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in South Jefferson PUMA, CO, are Construction (6,227 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,569 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (4,504 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of South Jefferson PUMA, CO, though some of these residents may live in South Jefferson PUMA, CO and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Employment by Industry Sector

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The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in N/A.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Colorado went to Kamala Harris with 54.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.1%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.12%).

Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper are the senators currently representing the state of Colorado. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Colorado 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

2024 Election Results

N/AKamala Harris (54.1%)
Democratic Party
N/ADonald J. Trump (43.1%)
Republican Party
N/ARobert Kennedy (1.12%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Colorado went to Kamala Harris with 54.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.1%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.12%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Colorado for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Colorado

N/AMichael Bennet

Senator from Colorado

Assumed office on January 21, 2009
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Ken Salazar, who had become Secretary of the Interior.

N/AJohn Hickenlooper

Senator from Colorado

Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper are the senators currently representing Colorado.

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 Colorado over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Colorado

Colorado 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 Colorado have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

Most students graduating from Universities in South Jefferson PUMA, CO are White (119 and 50.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (68 and 28.8%), Two or More Races (20 and 8.47%), and Unknown (15 and 6.36%).

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Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Paul Mitchell the School-Denver
153 degrees awarded
Colorado School of Healing Arts
50 degrees awarded
Empire Beauty School-Littleton
33 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Paul Mitchell the School-Denver with 153 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2023, 24 men were awarded degrees from institutions in South Jefferson PUMA, CO, which is 0.113 times less than the 212 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 119 degrees mean that there were 1.75 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 68 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.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

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

Educational Attainment

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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 South Jefferson PUMA, CO was $560,400 in 2023, which is 1.85 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $502,900 to $560,400, a 11.4% increase. The homeownership rate in South Jefferson PUMA, CO is 71.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in South Jefferson PUMA, CO have an average commute time of 26.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in South Jefferson PUMA, CO is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in South Jefferson PUMA, CO is $102,951. In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in South Jefferson PUMA, CO was Castle Rock PUMA, CO with a value of $153,765, followed by Parker PUMA, CO and Highlands Ranch PUMA, CO, with respective values of $140,333 and $138,423.

Housing

Property

$560,400

Median Property Value 2023

±$7,023

$44,332

Median Property Taxes

±$1,380

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 South Jefferson PUMA, CO the largest share of households pay taxes in the $2k - $3k range.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in South Jefferson PUMA, CO was Castle Rock PUMA, CO with a value of $153,765, followed by Parker PUMA, CO and Highlands Ranch PUMA, CO, with respective values of $140,333 and $138,423.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in South Jefferson PUMA, CO 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.

$102,951

Median Household Income

± $3,462

61.9k

Number of Households

± 1,807

In 2023, the median household income of the 61.9k households in South Jefferson PUMA, CO grew to $102,951 from the previous year's value of $100,980.

The following chart displays the households in South Jefferson PUMA, CO 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 N/A range.

Wage Distribution

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (69.4%)
Worked At Home (20.5%)
Carpooled (5.83%)

In 2023, 69.4% of workers in South Jefferson PUMA, CO drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (20.5%) and those who carpooled to work (5.83%).

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

26.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in South Jefferson PUMA, CO have a shorter commute time (26.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.64% of the workforce in South Jefferson PUMA, CO have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

6.06% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in South Jefferson PUMA, CO (8.83k out of 146k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 25 - 34, followed by Females 65 - 74 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in South Jefferson PUMA, CO is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

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

94.4% of the population of South Jefferson PUMA, CO has health coverage, with 56.5% on employee plans, 10.2% on Medicaid, 13.3% on Medicare, 13.3% on non-group plans, and 1.02% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Colorado see 1204 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.166% increase from the previous year (1202 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1183 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 234 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,204 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Colorado

Primary care physicians in Colorado see an average of 1,204 patients per year. This represents a 0.166% increase from the previous year (1,202 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 19.5% under 18 years, 22.6% between 18 and 34 years, 40.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, N/A were men and N/A were women.

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

Uninsured People

5.56%

Uninsured

56.5%

Employer Coverage

10.2%

Medicaid

13.3%

Medicare

13.3%

Non-Group

1.02%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in South Jefferson PUMA, CO grew by 2.45% from 5.43% to 5.56%.

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

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