Jefferson City, MO Demographics
A map of Jefferson City's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 31,648 | 73.2% |
Black | 6,780 | 15.7% |
Multiracial | 2,170 | 5.0% |
Hispanic | 1,554 | 3.6% |
Asian | 782 | 1.8% |
Native American/Other | 294 | 0.7% |
Jefferson City, Missouri had a population of 43,228 in 2020. It was 73.2% White, 15.7% Black, 1.8% Asian, 3.6% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 5.0% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Jefferson City, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, Jefferson City is the 16th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
Jefferson City's White Population
31,648 residents of Jefferson City identify as White, or 73.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Jefferson City roughly similar to the White share of the population of Missouri (75.8% White). Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, Jefferson City is ranked #956 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Jefferson City is less White than neighboring Wardsville (93.7% White), Holts Summit (84.4% White), Taos (93% White), St. Martins (90.6% White), and New Bloomfield (91.7% White).
Jefferson City's Black Population
6,780 residents of Jefferson City identify as Black, or 15.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Jefferson City roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Missouri (11.3% Black). Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, Jefferson City is ranked #84 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Jefferson City is more Black than neighboring Wardsville (0.9% Black), Holts Summit (4.7% Black), Taos (0.3% Black), St. Martins (2.1% Black), and New Bloomfield (1.2% Black).
Jefferson City's Asian Population
782 residents of Jefferson City identify as Asian, or 1.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Jefferson City roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Missouri (2.1% Asian). Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, Jefferson City is ranked #106 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Jefferson City is more Asian than neighboring Wardsville (0.3% Asian), Holts Summit (0.5% Asian), Taos (0.2% Asian), St. Martins (0.6% Asian), and New Bloomfield (0.9% Asian).
Jefferson City's Hispanic Population
1,554 residents of Jefferson City identify as Hispanic, or 3.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Jefferson City roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Missouri (4.9% Hispanic). Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, Jefferson City is ranked #287 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Jefferson City is more Hispanic than neighboring Wardsville (1.3% Hispanic), Taos (3% Hispanic), St. Martins (2.3% Hispanic), and New Bloomfield (1.7% Hispanic).
Jefferson City's Native American/Other Population
294 residents of Jefferson City identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Jefferson City roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Missouri (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, Jefferson City is ranked #452 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Jefferson City is more Native American/Other than neighboring Wardsville (0.3% Native American/Other), Taos (0.2% Native American/Other), and New Bloomfield (0.4% Native American/Other). Jefferson City is less Native American/Other than neighboring Holts Summit (0.8% Native American/Other).
Jefferson City's Multiracial Population
2,170 residents of Jefferson City identify as Multiracial, or 5.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Jefferson City roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Missouri (5% Multiracial). Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, Jefferson City is ranked #469 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Jefferson City is more Multiracial than neighboring Wardsville (3.6% Multiracial), Taos (3.4% Multiracial), St. Martins (3.8% Multiracial), and New Bloomfield (4.1% Multiracial). Jefferson City is less Multiracial than neighboring Holts Summit (5.9% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.