Jefferson, MD is a small town located in Frederick County. With a population of 2,556 people and a population density of 1,136 people per square mile, Jefferson is an ideal place to get away from the hustle and bustle of big city living. There are plenty of local businesses for residents to explore such as Jefferson Coffee Company, as well as many mom-and-pop shops. Year-round outdoor activities include hiking on the nearby Appalachian Trail and camping at Cunningham Falls State Park. Other organizations in the area include the Jefferson Ruritan Club and 4-H clubs for children. Local sporting events are held throughout the year with participation from teams such as the Jefferson High School Cougars.
The population in Jefferson is 2,556. There are 1,218 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Jefferson is 38.8, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Jefferson is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Jefferson
- 65.6% are married
- 8.0% are divorced
- 39.2% are married with children
- 6.4% have children, but are single
Race in Jefferson
- 89.7% are White
- 4.2% are Black
- 1.9% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 3.5% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.7% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander