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Jefferson County

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Jefferson County, Texas
114 Pearl St
Beaumont, TX 77701
Phone: (409) 835-8475
Fax: (409) 839-2394
www.co.jefferson.tx.us

On the northeastern coast of TX, east of Houston; original county; organized Mar 17, 1836 (prior to statehood) from Old Mexican Municipality. Name Origin: For Jefferson Beaumont, an early settler.

Area (sq mi): 1111.26 (land 903.55; water 207.71). Pop per sq mi: 274.00.
Pop 2005: 247,571. State rank: 19. Pop change: 2000-20005 -1.80%; 1990-2000 5.30%. Pop 2000: 252,051 (White 51.80%; Black or African American 33.70%; Hispanic or Latino 10.50%; Asian 2.90%; Other 6.10%). Foreign born: 6.20%. Median age: 35.30.
Income 2000: per capita $17,571; median household $34,706; Pop below poverty level: 17.40%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $24,335-$27,108.
Unemployment 2004: 8.40%. Change from 2000: 0.50%. Median travel time to work: 20.30 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 9.20%.

Cities with population over 10,000:
  • Port Arthur (56,727)
  • Nederland (16,837)
  • Groves (15,147)
  • Port Neches (13,224)

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    Jefferson County, Alabama
    716 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd N Suite 210
    Birmingham, AL 35203
    Phone: (205) 325-5555
    Fax: (205) 325-4860
    www.jeffcointouch.com

    In central AL; organized Dec 13, 1819 from Blount County. Name Origin: For Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826), U.S. patriot and statesman; third U.S. president.

    Area (sq mi): 1123.80 (land 1112.61; water 11.20). Pop per sq mi: 590.70.
    Pop 2005: 657,229. State rank: 1. Pop change: 2000-20005 -0.70%; 1990-2000 1.60%. Pop 2000: 662,047 (White 57.40%; Black or African American 39.40%; Hispanic or Latino 1.60%; Asian 0.90%; Other 1.60%). Foreign born: 2.30%. Median age: 36.00.
    Income 2000: per capita $20,892; median household $36,868; Pop below poverty level: 14.80%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $30,406-$34,323.
    Unemployment 2004: 5.30%. Change from 2000: 1.50%. Median travel time to work: 24.30 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 9.30%.

    Cities with population over 10,000:
  • Birmingham County seat (233,149)
  • Hoover (66,346)
  • Vestavia Hills (31,012)
  • Bessemer (28,727)
  • Homewood (24,259)
  • Mountain Brook (20,747)
  • Trussville (15,744)
  • Hueytown (15,313)
  • Center Point (15,130)
  • Gardendale (12,532)
  • Fairfield (11,866)
  • Leeds (11,020)
  • Pleasant Grove (10,377)

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    Jefferson County, Montana
    PO Box H
    Boulder, MT 59632
    Phone: (406) 225-4020
    Fax: (406) 225-4149
    www.co.jefferson.mt.us

    In west-central MT, east of Butte; original county, organized Feb 2, 1865 (prior to statehood). Name Origin: For the Jefferson River, which forms part of the county's southern border; itself named by Lewis and Clark for Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826), third U.S. president.

    Area (sq mi): 1658.83 (land 1656.64; water 2.19). Pop per sq mi: 6.70.
    Pop 2005: 11,170. State rank: 17. Pop change: 2000-20005 11.20%; 1990-2000 26.60%. Pop 2000: 10,049 (White 95.20%; Black or African American 0.10%; Hispanic or Latino 1.50%; Asian 0.40%; Other 3.50%). Foreign born: 1.00%. Median age: 40.20.
    Income 2000: per capita $18,250; median household $41,506; Pop below poverty level: 9.00%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $24,989-$26,489.
    Unemployment 2004: 4.20%. Change from 2000: -0.20%. Median travel time to work: 22.40 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 61.20%.

    Cities with population over 10,000: None.


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    Jefferson County, Pennsylvania
    155 Main St Jefferson Pl
    Brookville, PA 15825
    Phone: (814) 849-1653
    Fax: (814) 849-4084
    www.jeffersoncountypa.com

    In central portion of western PA, northeast of Pittsburgh; organized Mar 26, 1804 from Lycoming County. Name Origin: For Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826), U.S. patriot and statesman; third U.S. president.

    Area (sq mi): 656.87 (land 655.48; water 1.39). Pop per sq mi: 69.80.
    Pop 2005: 45,759. State rank: 48. Pop change: 2000-20005 -0.40%; 1990-2000 -0.30%. Pop 2000: 45,932 (White 98.70%; Black or African American 0.10%; Hispanic or Latino 0.40%; Asian 0.20%; Other 0.80%). Foreign born: 0.60%. Median age: 39.80.
    Income 2000: per capita $16,186; median household $31,722; Pop below poverty level: 11.80%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $22,056-$23,628.
    Unemployment 2004: 6.20%. Change from 2000: -0.90%. Median travel time to work: 22.30 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 32.90%.

    Cities with population over 10,000: None.


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    Jefferson County, West Virginia
    PO Box 208
    Charles Town, WV 25414
    Phone: (304) 728-3215
    Fax: (304) 728-1957
    www.jeffersoncountywv.org

    In eastern panhandle of WV, south of Hagerstown, MD; organized Jan 8, 1801 from Berkeley County. Name Origin: For Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826), U.S. patriot and statesman; third U.S. president.

    Area (sq mi): 211.57 (land 209.53; water 2.03). Pop per sq mi: 234.80.
    Pop 2005: 49,206. State rank: 11. Pop change: 2000-20005 16.60%; 1990-2000 17.40%. Pop 2000: 42,190 (White 90.00%; Black or African American 6.10%; Hispanic or Latino 1.70%; Asian 0.60%; Other 2.30%). Foreign born: 2.10%. Median age: 36.80.
    Income 2000: per capita $20,441; median household $44,374; Pop below poverty level: 10.30%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $26,621-$29,072.
    Unemployment 2004: 3.20%. Change from 2000: 0.70%. Median travel time to work: 36.80 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 55.10%.

    Cities with population over 10,000: None.


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    Jefferson County, Tennessee
    214 W Main St
    Dandridge, TN 37725
    Phone: (865) 397-2935
    Fax: (865) 397-3839
    www.jefferson-tn-chamber.org

    In northeastern TN, east of Knoxville; organized Jun 11, 1792 (prior to statehood) from Greene and Hawkins counties. Name Origin: For Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826), U.S. patriot and statesman; third U.S. president.

    Area (sq mi): 314.33 (land 273.81; water 40.51). Pop per sq mi: 176.70.
    Pop 2005: 48,394. State rank: 29. Pop change: 2000-20005 9.30%; 1990-2000 34.20%. Pop 2000: 44,294 (White 95.10%; Black or African American 2.30%; Hispanic or Latino 1.30%; Asian 0.30%; Other 1.70%). Foreign born: 1.50%. Median age: 36.50.
    Income 2000: per capita $16,841; median household $32,824; Pop below poverty level: 13.40%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $20,424-$22,448.
    Unemployment 2004: 6.10%. Change from 2000: 1.20%. Median travel time to work: 26.40 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 55.40%.

    Cities with population over 10,000: None.


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    Jefferson County, Nebraska
    411 4th St
    Fairbury, NE 68352
    Phone: (402) 729-2323
    Fax: (402) 729-2016
    www.co.jefferson.ne.us

    On the southern border of NE, southwest of Lincoln. Organized 1864; combined with Jones County 1867; both counties dissolved 1871 and eastern part (Jones County) named Jefferson. Original Jones County probably established Jan 26, 1856. Jefferson County attached to Gage County for judicial purposes between 1857 and 1864. Name Origin: For Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826), U.S. patriot and statesman; third U.S. president.

    Area (sq mi): 575.50 (land 573.01; water 2.48). Pop per sq mi: 13.80.
    Pop 2005: 7,925. State rank: 39. Pop change: 2000-20005 -4.90%; 1990-2000 -4.90%. Pop 2000: 8,333 (White 97.70%; Black or African American 0.10%; Hispanic or Latino 1.30%; Asian 0.20%; Other 1.30%). Foreign born: 0.40%. Median age: 42.90.
    Income 2000: per capita $18,380; median household $32,629; Pop below poverty level: 8.90%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $22,708-$25,493.
    Unemployment 2004: 4.10%. Change from 2000: -0.60%. Median travel time to work: 18.60 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 26.00%.

    Cities with population over 10,000: None.


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    Jefferson County, Iowa
    51 E Briggs Ave
    Fairfield, IA 52556
    Phone: (641) 472-2840
    www.jeffersoniowa.com

    In southeastern IA, east of Ottumwa; established Jan 21, 1839 (prior to statehnood) from Indian lands. Name Origin: For Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826), U.S. patriot, statesman, and third U.S. president.

    Area (sq mi): 436.72 (land 435.34; water 1.38). Pop per sq mi: 36.70.
    Pop 2005: 15,972. State rank: 51. Pop change: 2000-20005 -1.30%; 1990-2000 -0.80%. Pop 2000: 16,181 (White 94.70%; Black or African American 0.60%; Hispanic or Latino 1.80%; Asian 1.70%; Other 1.60%). Foreign born: 4.00%. Median age: 41.10.
    Income 2000: per capita $19,579; median household $33,851; Pop below poverty level: 10.90%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $26,868-$25,829.
    Unemployment 2004: 5.60%. Change from 2000: 0.50%. Median travel time to work: 14.10 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 13.30%.

    Cities with population over 10,000: None.


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    Jefferson County, Mississippi
    PO Box 145
    Fayette, MS 39069
    Phone: (601) 786-3021
    Fax: (601) 786-6009

    On the southwestern border of MS, north of Natchez; organized Apr 2, 1799 (prior to statehood) from Pickering County. Name Origin: For Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826), U.S. patriot and statesman; third U.S. president.

    Area (sq mi): 527.19 (land 519.39; water 7.81). Pop per sq mi: 18.20.
    Pop 2005: 9,432. State rank: 78. Pop change: 2000-20005 -3.20%; 1990-2000 12.60%. Pop 2000: 9,740 (White 13.00%; Black or African American 86.50%; Hispanic or Latino 0.70%; Asian 0.10%; Other 0.30%). Foreign born: 0.30%. Median age: 32.40.
    Income 2000: per capita $9,709; median household $18,447; Pop below poverty level: 36.00%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $11,639-$13,608.
    Unemployment 2004: 13.20%. Change from 2000: -4.10%. Median travel time to work: 33.00 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 52.20%.

    Cities with population over 10,000: None.


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    Jefferson County, Colorado
    100 Jefferson County Pkwy
    Golden, CO 80419
    Phone: (303) 271-8106
    Fax: (303) 271-8197
    www.jeffco.us

    In central CO, west of Denver; original county, organized Nov 1, 1861 (prior to statehood). A portion of the county was used to create Broomfield County on November 15, 2001. Name Origin: From Jefferson Territory, the extra-legal government that preceded CO Territory. Named in honor of Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826), U.S. patriot and statesman; third U.S. president.

    Area (sq mi): 778.06 (land 772.09; water 5.97). Pop per sq mi: 682.30.
    Pop 2005: 526,801. State rank: 4. Pop change: 2000-20005 0.00%; 1990-2000 20.20%. Pop 2000: 527,056 (White 84.90%; Black or African American 0.90%; Hispanic or Latino 10.00%; Asian 2.30%; Other 6.30%). Foreign born: 5.40%. Median age: 36.80.
    Income 2000: per capita $28,066; median household $57,339; Pop below poverty level: 5.20%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $38,234-$39,069.
    Unemployment 2004: 5.40%. Change from 2000: 2.40%. Median travel time to work: 27.40 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 52.10%.

    Cities with population over 10,000:
  • Denver County seat (556,835)
  • Aurora (291,843)
  • Lakewood (141,301)
  • Westminster (104,759)
  • Arvada (102,562)
  • Wheat Ridge (31,411)
  • Golden County seat (17,436)

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    Jefferson County, Missouri
    PO Box 100
    Hillsboro, MO 63050
    Phone: (636) 797-5478
    Fax: (636) 797-5360
    www.jeffcomo.org

    On the central eastern border of MO, south of Saint Louis; organized Dec 8, 1818 (prior to statehood) from Saint Genevieve and Saint Louis counties. Name Origin: For Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826), U.S. patriot and statesman, third U.S. president.

    Area (sq mi): 664.09 (land 656.80; water 7.29). Pop per sq mi: 325.30.
    Pop 2005: 213,669. State rank: 6. Pop change: 2000-20005 7.90%; 1990-2000 15.60%. Pop 2000: 198,099 (White 96.80%; Black or African American 0.70%; Hispanic or Latino 1.00%; Asian 0.40%; Other 1.40%). Foreign born: 1.00%. Median age: 34.90.
    Income 2000: per capita $19,435; median household $46,338; Pop below poverty level: 6.80%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $24,539-$26,352.
    Unemployment 2004: 5.50%. Change from 2000: 0.70%. Median travel time to work: 31.10 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 65.00%.

    Cities with population over 10,000:
  • Arnold (20,146)
  • Festus (10,438)

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    Jefferson County, Wisconsin
    320 S Main St Rm 109
    Jefferson, WI 53549
    Phone: (920) 674-7140
    Fax: (920) 674-7368
    www.co.jefferson.wi.us

    In southeastern WI, east of Milwaukee; organized Dec 7, 1836 from Dodge and Waukesha counties. Name Origin: For Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826), U.S. patriot and statesman; third U.S. president. Others claim it was named for Jefferson County, NY, former home of some prominent early settlers.

    Area (sq mi): 582.75 (land 557.01; water 25.73). Pop per sq mi: 142.40.
    Pop 2005: 79,328. State rank: 20. Pop change: 2000-20005 7.20%; 1990-2000 9.20%. Pop 2000: 74,021 (White 94.30%; Black or African American 0.30%; Hispanic or Latino 4.10%; Asian 0.40%; Other 2.80%). Foreign born: 2.80%. Median age: 36.60.
    Income 2000: per capita $21,236; median household $46,901; Pop below poverty level: 5.70%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $27,927-$29,330.
    Unemployment 2004: 4.90%. Change from 2000: 1.00%. Median travel time to work: 21.00 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 39.50%.

    Cities with population over 10,000:
  • Watertown (22,824)
  • Fort Atkinson (11,870)

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    Jefferson County, Georgia
    217 E Broad St
    Louisville, GA 30434
    Phone: (478) 625-3332
    Fax: (478) 625-4007
    www.jeffersoncounty.org

    In east-central GA, southwest of Augusta; organized Feb 20, 1796 from Burke and Warren counties. Name Origin: For Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826), U.S. patriot and statesman; third U.S. president.

    Area (sq mi): 529.56 (land 527.65; water 1.91). Pop per sq mi: 32.10.
    Pop 2005: 16,926. State rank: 95. Pop change: 2000-20005 -2.00%; 1990-2000 -0.80%. Pop 2000: 17,266 (White 41.80%; Black or African American 56.30%; Hispanic or Latino 1.50%; Asian 0.20%; Other 1.40%). Foreign born: 0.50%. Median age: 34.90.
    Income 2000: per capita $13,491; median household $26,120; Pop below poverty level: 23.00%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $18,036-$19,905.
    Unemployment 2004: 7.70%. Change from 2000: -2.10%. Median travel time to work: 29.00 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 34.20%.

    Cities with population over 10,000: None.


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    Jefferson County, Indiana
    300 E Main St Courthouse Rm 203
    Madison, IN 47250
    Phone: (812) 265-8922
    Fax: (812) 265-8950
    www.madisonindiana.org/govern.html

    On southeastern border of IN, southeast of Columbus; established Nov 23, 1810 (prior to statehood) from Indian lands. Name Origin: For Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826), U.S. patriot and statesman; third U.S. president.

    Area (sq mi): 362.94 (land 361.37; water 1.58). Pop per sq mi: 89.70.
    Pop 2005: 32,430. State rank: 51. Pop change: 2000-20005 2.30%; 1990-2000 6.40%. Pop 2000: 31,705 (White 95.60%; Black or African American 1.50%; Hispanic or Latino 1.00%; Asian 0.60%; Other 1.70%). Foreign born: 1.20%. Median age: 36.60.
    Income 2000: per capita $17,412; median household $38,189; Pop below poverty level: 9.60%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $21,478-$23,983.
    Unemployment 2004: 4.60%. Change from 2000: -0.10%. Median travel time to work: 21.90 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 21.80%.

    Cities with population over 10,000:
  • Madison County seat (12,335)

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    Jefferson County, Oregon
    66 SE 'D' St Suite C
    Madras, OR 97741
    Phone: (541) 475-4451
    Fax: (541) 325-5018

    In north-central OR; organized Dec 12, 1914 from Crook County. Name Origin: For Mount Jefferson on the county's western border, itself named for Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826), third U.S. president.

    Area (sq mi): 1791.17 (land 1780.78; water 10.38). Pop per sq mi: 11.30.
    Pop 2005: 20,100. State rank: 27. Pop change: 2000-20005 5.70%; 1990-2000 39.00%. Pop 2000: 19,009 (White 64.90%; Black or African American 0.30%; Hispanic or Latino 17.70%; Asian 0.30%; Other 30.40%). Foreign born: 9.90%. Median age: 34.80.
    Income 2000: per capita $15,675; median household $35,853; Pop below poverty level: 14.60%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $19,841-$20,670.
    Unemployment 2004: 6.60%. Change from 2000: -1.00%. Median travel time to work: 20.90 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 24.40%.

    Cities with population over 10,000: None.


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    Jefferson County, Florida
    County Courthouse Rm 10
    Monticello, FL 32344
    Phone: (850) 342-0218
    Fax: (850) 342-0222
    www.co.jefferson.fl.us

    On northern Gulf coast of FL, east of Tallahassee; organized Jan 20, 1827 (prior to statehood) from Leon County. Name Origin: For Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826), U.S. patriot and statesman; third U.S. president.

    Area (sq mi): 636.65 (land 597.74; water 38.91). Pop per sq mi: 24.20.
    Pop 2005: 14,490. State rank: 60. Pop change: 2000-20005 12.30%; 1990-2000 14.20%. Pop 2000: 12,902 (White 58.30%; Black or African American 38.30%; Hispanic or Latino 2.20%; Asian 0.30%; Other 2.10%). Foreign born: 1.20%. Median age: 39.40.
    Income 2000: per capita $17,006; median household $32,998; Pop below poverty level: 17.10%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $23,815-$22,906.
    Unemployment 2004: 3.90%. Change from 2000: -2.00%. Median travel time to work: 29.20 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 56.80%.

    Cities with population over 10,000: None.


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    Jefferson County, Illinois
    100 S 10th St County Courthouse
    Mount Vernon, IL 62864
    Phone: (618) 244-8000
    Fax: (618) 244-8111

    In south-central IL, northeast of Carbondale; organized Mar 26, 1819 from Edwards and White counties. Name Origin: For Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826), U.S. patriot and statesman; third U.S. president.

    Area (sq mi): 583.71 (land 570.96; water 12.76). Pop per sq mi: 70.80.
    Pop 2005: 40,434. State rank: 34. Pop change: 2000-20005 1.00%; 1990-2000 8.20%. Pop 2000: 40,045 (White 89.20%; Black or African American 7.80%; Hispanic or Latino 1.30%; Asian 0.50%; Other 1.80%). Foreign born: 0.80%. Median age: 37.60.
    Income 2000: per capita $16,644; median household $33,555; Pop below poverty level: 12.30%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $21,618-$23,070.
    Unemployment 2004: 6.10%. Change from 2000: -0.80%. Median travel time to work: 20.70 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 18.00%.

    Cities with population over 10,000:
  • Mount Vernon County seat (16,337)

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    Jefferson County, Kansas
    PO Box 321
    Oskaloosa, KS 66066
    Phone: (785) 863-2272
    Fax: (785) 863-3135
    www.jfcountyks.com

    In northeastern KS, east of Topeka; original county; organized Aug 25, 1855 (prior to statehood). Name Origin: For Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826), U.S. patriot and statesman; third U.S. president.

    Area (sq mi): 556.94 (land 536.11; water 20.83). Pop per sq mi: 35.60.
    Pop 2005: 19,106. State rank: 30. Pop change: 2000-20005 3.70%; 1990-2000 15.90%. Pop 2000: 18,426 (White 96.00%; Black or African American 0.40%; Hispanic or Latino 1.30%; Asian 0.20%; Other 2.70%). Foreign born: 0.60%. Median age: 38.00.
    Income 2000: per capita $19,373; median household $45,535; Pop below poverty level: 6.70%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $22,659-$23,555.
    Unemployment 2004: 5.70%. Change from 2000: 1.30%. Median travel time to work: 29.30 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 67.40%.

    Cities with population over 10,000: None.


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    Jefferson County, Arkansas
    PO Box 6317
    Pine Bluff, AR 71611
    Phone: (870) 541-5322
    Fax: (870) 541-5324
    www.jeffersoncountyark.com

    In southeast-central AR; organized Nov 2, 1829 (prior to statehood) from Arkansas and Pulaski counties. Name Origin: For Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826), U.S. patriot and statesman; third U.S. president.

    Area (sq mi): 913.70 (land 884.82; water 28.88). Pop per sq mi: 92.30.
    Pop 2005: 81,700. State rank: 9. Pop change: 2000-20005 -3.10%; 1990-2000 -1.40%. Pop 2000: 84,278 (White 48.00%; Black or African American 49.60%; Hispanic or Latino 1.00%; Asian 0.70%; Other 1.30%). Foreign born: 1.10%. Median age: 35.10.
    Income 2000: per capita $15,417; median household $31,327; Pop below poverty level: 20.50%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $19,634-$22,451.
    Unemployment 2004: 7.90%. Change from 2000: -0.30%. Median travel time to work: 21.60 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 15.40%.

    Cities with population over 10,000:
  • Pine Bluff County seat (53,419)

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    Jefferson County, Washington
    PO Box 1220
    Port Townsend, WA 98368
    Phone: (360) 385-9100
    Fax: (360) 385-9382
    www.co.jefferson.wa.us

    On the northwestern coast of WA, E of Seattle; original county; organized Dec 23, 1852 (prior to statehood). Name Origin: For Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826), U.S. patriot and statesman; third U.S. president.

    Area (sq mi): 2183.52 (land 1814.23; water 369.29). Pop per sq mi: 15.80.
    Pop 2005: 28,666. State rank: 27. Pop change: 2000-20005 10.50%; 1990-2000 28.80%. Pop 2000: 25,953 (White 91.00%; Black or African American 0.40%; Hispanic or Latino 2.10%; Asian 1.20%; Other 6.20%). Foreign born: 4.00%. Median age: 47.10.
    Income 2000: per capita $22,211; median household $37,869; Pop below poverty level: 11.30%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $28,418-$31,097.
    Unemployment 2004: 5.90%. Change from 2000: 0.10%. Median travel time to work: 26.00 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 19.90%.

    Cities with population over 10,000: None.


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    Jefferson County, Idaho
    134 N Clark PO Box 275
    Rigby, ID 83442
    Phone: (208) 745-7756
    Fax: (208) 745-6636
    www.co.jefferson.id.us

    In southeastern ID, north of Idaho Falls; organized Feb 18, 1913 from Fremont County. Name Origin: For Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826), U.S. patriot and statesman; third U.S. president.

    Area (sq mi): 1105.55 (land 1095.08; water 10.47). Pop per sq mi: 19.70.
    Pop 2005: 21,580. State rank: 14. Pop change: 2000-20005 12.70%; 1990-2000 15.80%. Pop 2000: 19,155 (White 88.50%; Black or African American 0.30%; Hispanic or Latino 10.00%; Asian 0.20%; Other 8.70%). Foreign born: 5.90%. Median age: 28.80.
    Income 2000: per capita $13,838; median household $37,737; Pop below poverty level: 10.40%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $18,745-$20,470.
    Unemployment 2004: 3.70%. Change from 2000: 0.00%. Median travel time to work: 25.20 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 52.70%.

    Cities with population over 10,000: None.


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    Jefferson County, Ohio
    301 Market St Courthouse
    Steubenville, OH 43952
    Phone: (740) 283-8500
    Fax: (740) 283-8599
    www.jeffersoncountyoh.com

    On east-central border of OH, southeast of Canton; original county; organized Jul 27, 1797 (prior to statehood). Name Origin: For Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826), U.S. patriot and statesman; third U.S. president.

    Area (sq mi): 410.87 (land 409.61; water 1.27). Pop per sq mi: 172.40.
    Pop 2005: 70,599. State rank: 36. Pop change: 2000-20005 -4.50%; 1990-2000 -8.00%. Pop 2000: 73,894 (White 92.10%; Black or African American 5.70%; Hispanic or Latino 0.60%; Asian 0.30%; Other 1.50%). Foreign born: 1.30%. Median age: 41.60.
    Income 2000: per capita $16,476; median household $30,853; Pop below poverty level: 15.10%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $22,145-$24,417.
    Unemployment 2004: 8.00%. Change from 2000: 2.70%. Median travel time to work: 22.20 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 31.30%.

    Cities with population over 10,000:
  • Steubenville County seat (19,512)

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    Jefferson County, New York
    175 Arsenal St
    Watertown, NY 13601
    Phone: (315) 785-3081
    Fax: (315) 785-5145
    www.co.jefferson.ny.us

    On central western border of NY on Lake Ontario; organized Mar 28, 1805 from Oneida County. Name Origin: For Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826), U.S. patriot and statesman; third U.S. president.

    Area (sq mi): 1857.08 (land 1272.20; water 584.88). Pop per sq mi: 91.50.
    Pop 2005: 116,384. State rank: 25. Pop change: 2000-20005 4.20%; 1990-2000 0.70%. Pop 2000: 111,738 (White 87.20%; Black or African American 5.80%; Hispanic or Latino 4.20%; Asian 0.90%; Other 4.50%). Foreign born: 3.70%. Median age: 32.50.
    Income 2000: per capita $16,202; median household $34,006; Pop below poverty level: 13.30%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $22,889-$24,958.
    Unemployment 2004: 6.90%. Change from 2000: -1.20%. Median travel time to work: 18.40 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 6.80%.

    Cities with population over 10,000:
  • Watertown County seat (26,240)

  • See other counties in New York.
    Jefferson County, Oklahoma
    220 N Main St Rm 103
    Waurika, OK 73573
    Phone: (580) 228-2029
    Fax: (580) 228-3608

    On the central southern border of OK, southeast of Lawton; organized Nov 16, 1907 from Comanche County. Name Origin: For Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826), U.S. patriot and statesman; third U.S. president.

    Area (sq mi): 773.83 (land 758.75; water 15.07). Pop per sq mi: 8.50.
    Pop 2005: 6,461. State rank: 66. Pop change: 2000-20005 -5.20%; 1990-2000 -2.70%. Pop 2000: 6,818 (White 83.70%; Black or African American 0.70%; Hispanic or Latino 7.00%; Asian 1.10%; Other 11.00%). Foreign born: 3.60%. Median age: 40.40.
    Income 2000: per capita $12,899; median household $23,674; Pop below poverty level: 19.20%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $17,698-$19,464.
    Unemployment 2004: 5.80%. Change from 2000: 2.10%. Median travel time to work: 27.50 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 35.60%.

    Cities with population over 10,000: None.


    See other counties in Oklahoma.


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