Jefferson County
Jefferson County, Texas
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) Population per square mile: 274.00
Population 2005: 247,571 State rank: 19 Population change: 2000-20005 -1.80%; 1990-2000 5.30% Population 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; Population below poverty level: 17.40% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $24,335-$27,108
Unemployment (2004): 8.40% Unemployment change (from 2000): 0.50% Median travel time to work: 20.30 minutes Working outside county of residence: 9.20%
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Jefferson County, Alabama
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) Population per square mile: 590.70
Population 2005: 657,229 State rank: 1 Population change: 2000-20005 -0.70%; 1990-2000 1.60% Population 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; Population below poverty level: 14.80% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $30,406-$34,323
Unemployment (2004): 5.30% Unemployment change (from 2000): 1.50% Median travel time to work: 24.30 minutes Working outside county of residence: 9.30%
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Jefferson County, Montana
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) Population per square mile: 6.70
Population 2005: 11,170 State rank: 17 Population change: 2000-20005 11.20%; 1990-2000 26.60% Population 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; Population below poverty level: 9.00% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $24,989-$26,489
Unemployment (2004): 4.20% Unemployment change (from 2000): -0.20% Median travel time to work: 22.40 minutes Working outside county of residence: 61.20%
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Jefferson County, Pennsylvania
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) Population per square mile: 69.80
Population 2005: 45,759 State rank: 48 Population change: 2000-20005 -0.40%; 1990-2000 -0.30% Population 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; Population below poverty level: 11.80% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $22,056-$23,628
Unemployment (2004): 6.20% Unemployment change (from 2000): -0.90% Median travel time to work: 22.30 minutes Working outside county of residence: 32.90%
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Jefferson County, West Virginia
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) Population per square mile: 234.80
Population 2005: 49,206 State rank: 11 Population change: 2000-20005 16.60%; 1990-2000 17.40% Population 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; Population below poverty level: 10.30% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $26,621-$29,072
Unemployment (2004): 3.20% Unemployment change (from 2000): 0.70% Median travel time to work: 36.80 minutes Working outside county of residence: 55.10%
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Jefferson County, Tennessee
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) Population per square mile: 176.70
Population 2005: 48,394 State rank: 29 Population change: 2000-20005 9.30%; 1990-2000 34.20% Population 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; Population below poverty level: 13.40% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $20,424-$22,448
Unemployment (2004): 6.10% Unemployment change (from 2000): 1.20% Median travel time to work: 26.40 minutes Working outside county of residence: 55.40%
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Jefferson County, Nebraska
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) Population per square mile: 13.80
Population 2005: 7,925 State rank: 39 Population change: 2000-20005 -4.90%; 1990-2000 -4.90% Population 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; Population below poverty level: 8.90% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $22,708-$25,493
Unemployment (2004): 4.10% Unemployment change (from 2000): -0.60% Median travel time to work: 18.60 minutes Working outside county of residence: 26.00%
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Jefferson County, Iowa
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) Population per square mile: 36.70
Population 2005: 15,972 State rank: 51 Population change: 2000-20005 -1.30%; 1990-2000 -0.80% Population 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; Population below poverty level: 10.90% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $26,868-$25,829
Unemployment (2004): 5.60% Unemployment change (from 2000): 0.50% Median travel time to work: 14.10 minutes Working outside county of residence: 13.30%
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Jefferson County, Mississippi
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) Population per square mile: 18.20
Population 2005: 9,432 State rank: 78 Population change: 2000-20005 -3.20%; 1990-2000 12.60% Population 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; Population below poverty level: 36.00% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $11,639-$13,608
Unemployment (2004): 13.20% Unemployment change (from 2000): -4.10% Median travel time to work: 33.00 minutes Working outside county of residence: 52.20%
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Jefferson County, Colorado
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) Population per square mile: 682.30
Population 2005: 526,801 State rank: 4 Population change: 2000-20005 0.00%; 1990-2000 20.20% Population 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; Population below poverty level: 5.20% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $38,234-$39,069
Unemployment (2004): 5.40% Unemployment change (from 2000): 2.40% Median travel time to work: 27.40 minutes Working outside county of residence: 52.10%
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Jefferson County, Missouri
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) Population per square mile: 325.30
Population 2005: 213,669 State rank: 6 Population change: 2000-20005 7.90%; 1990-2000 15.60% Population 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; Population below poverty level: 6.80% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $24,539-$26,352
Unemployment (2004): 5.50% Unemployment change (from 2000): 0.70% Median travel time to work: 31.10 minutes Working outside county of residence: 65.00%
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Jefferson County, Wisconsin
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) Population per square mile: 142.40
Population 2005: 79,328 State rank: 20 Population change: 2000-20005 7.20%; 1990-2000 9.20% Population 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; Population below poverty level: 5.70% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $27,927-$29,330
Unemployment (2004): 4.90% Unemployment change (from 2000): 1.00% Median travel time to work: 21.00 minutes Working outside county of residence: 39.50%
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Jefferson County, Georgia
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) Population per square mile: 32.10
Population 2005: 16,926 State rank: 95 Population change: 2000-20005 -2.00%; 1990-2000 -0.80% Population 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; Population below poverty level: 23.00% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $18,036-$19,905
Unemployment (2004): 7.70% Unemployment change (from 2000): -2.10% Median travel time to work: 29.00 minutes Working outside county of residence: 34.20%
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Jefferson County, Indiana
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) Population per square mile: 89.70
Population 2005: 32,430 State rank: 51 Population change: 2000-20005 2.30%; 1990-2000 6.40% Population 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; Population below poverty level: 9.60% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $21,478-$23,983
Unemployment (2004): 4.60% Unemployment change (from 2000): -0.10% Median travel time to work: 21.90 minutes Working outside county of residence: 21.80%
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Jefferson County, Oregon
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) Population per square mile: 11.30
Population 2005: 20,100 State rank: 27 Population change: 2000-20005 5.70%; 1990-2000 39.00% Population 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; Population below poverty level: 14.60% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $19,841-$20,670
Unemployment (2004): 6.60% Unemployment change (from 2000): -1.00% Median travel time to work: 20.90 minutes Working outside county of residence: 24.40%
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Jefferson County, Florida
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) Population per square mile: 24.20
Population 2005: 14,490 State rank: 60 Population change: 2000-20005 12.30%; 1990-2000 14.20% Population 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; Population below poverty level: 17.10% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $23,815-$22,906
Unemployment (2004): 3.90% Unemployment change (from 2000): -2.00% Median travel time to work: 29.20 minutes Working outside county of residence: 56.80%
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Jefferson County, Illinois
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) Population per square mile: 70.80
Population 2005: 40,434 State rank: 34 Population change: 2000-20005 1.00%; 1990-2000 8.20% Population 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; Population below poverty level: 12.30% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $21,618-$23,070
Unemployment (2004): 6.10% Unemployment change (from 2000): -0.80% Median travel time to work: 20.70 minutes Working outside county of residence: 18.00%
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Jefferson County, Kansas
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) Population per square mile: 35.60
Population 2005: 19,106 State rank: 30 Population change: 2000-20005 3.70%; 1990-2000 15.90% Population 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; Population below poverty level: 6.70% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $22,659-$23,555
Unemployment (2004): 5.70% Unemployment change (from 2000): 1.30% Median travel time to work: 29.30 minutes Working outside county of residence: 67.40%
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Jefferson County, Arkansas
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) Population per square mile: 92.30
Population 2005: 81,700 State rank: 9 Population change: 2000-20005 -3.10%; 1990-2000 -1.40% Population 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; Population below poverty level: 20.50% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $19,634-$22,451
Unemployment (2004): 7.90% Unemployment change (from 2000): -0.30% Median travel time to work: 21.60 minutes Working outside county of residence: 15.40%
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Jefferson County, Washington
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) Population per square mile: 15.80
Population 2005: 28,666 State rank: 27 Population change: 2000-20005 10.50%; 1990-2000 28.80% Population 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; Population below poverty level: 11.30% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $28,418-$31,097
Unemployment (2004): 5.90% Unemployment change (from 2000): 0.10% Median travel time to work: 26.00 minutes Working outside county of residence: 19.90%
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Jefferson County, Idaho
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) Population per square mile: 19.70
Population 2005: 21,580 State rank: 14 Population change: 2000-20005 12.70%; 1990-2000 15.80% Population 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; Population below poverty level: 10.40% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $18,745-$20,470
Unemployment (2004): 3.70% Unemployment change (from 2000): 0.00% Median travel time to work: 25.20 minutes Working outside county of residence: 52.70%
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Jefferson County, Ohio
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) Population per square mile: 172.40
Population 2005: 70,599 State rank: 36 Population change: 2000-20005 -4.50%; 1990-2000 -8.00% Population 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; Population below poverty level: 15.10% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $22,145-$24,417
Unemployment (2004): 8.00% Unemployment change (from 2000): 2.70% Median travel time to work: 22.20 minutes Working outside county of residence: 31.30%
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Jefferson County, New York
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) Population per square mile: 91.50
Population 2005: 116,384 State rank: 25 Population change: 2000-20005 4.20%; 1990-2000 0.70% Population 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; Population below poverty level: 13.30% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $22,889-$24,958
Unemployment (2004): 6.90% Unemployment change (from 2000): -1.20% Median travel time to work: 18.40 minutes Working outside county of residence: 6.80%
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Jefferson County, Oklahoma
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) Population per square mile: 8.50
Population 2005: 6,461 State rank: 66 Population change: 2000-20005 -5.20%; 1990-2000 -2.70% Population 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; Population below poverty level: 19.20% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $17,698-$19,464
Unemployment (2004): 5.80% Unemployment change (from 2000): 2.10% Median travel time to work: 27.50 minutes Working outside county of residence: 35.60%
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