Jefferson City, Missouri is the beautiful capital city of the state with a population of 43,076 and a population density of 1,164 people per square mile. The city itself is small but offers plenty for its residents to enjoy. There are local businesses including restaurants, boutiques, art galleries and more that bring an eclectic mix to the city. Year-round outdoor activities abound in Jefferson City including camping at nearby parks such as Finger Lakes State Park or hiking along the Katy Trail. Cultural organizations such as The State Historical Society of Missouri or the Missouri Department of Conservation offer educational opportunities for all ages as well as fun and engaging events throughout the year. Local sporting events include Minor League Baseball team, The Jefferson City Renegades who play at Vivion Field and the Lincoln University Blue Tigers football team which plays at Dwight T. Reed Stadium.
The population in Jefferson City is 43,076. There are 1,195 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Jefferson City is 37.8, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Jefferson City is 2.3, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Jefferson City
- 43.1% are married
- 14.8% are divorced
- 27.6% are married with children
- 23.0% have children, but are single
Race in Jefferson City
- 72.0% are White
- 18.4% are Black
- 2.2% are Asian
- 0.3% are Native American
- 1.0% claim Other
- 3.5% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.5% Two or more races
- 0.1% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander