Jeffers, Minnesota Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Jeffers, Minnesota Demographics
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During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Jeffers, Minnesota had a total population of 368, the 568th largest city in Minnesota, with a median household income of $50,500, which is 43% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 41.3%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Key Takeaways

Household income is 43% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
More than 1 in 4 residents live below the poverty line (41.3%), well above the national average of 12.4%.
Only 8.6% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.7x.
Unemployment rate of 14.1% is notably above the national average.

Jeffers Quick Facts

Population 368

Median Household Income $50,500

Median Home Value $87,400

Poverty Rate 41.3%

Unemployment Rate 14.1%

Median Age 33.1 years

Homeownership Rate 88.4%

Affordability Ratio 1.7x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 8.6%

High School Graduation Rate 82.8%

Diversity Index 39/100

Population 368 568th of 914

Median Income $50,500 bottom 20%

Poverty Rate 41.3% 232% higher than national

Median Home Value $87,400 bottom 20%

How Jeffers Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	355	368	+3.7%
Median household income	$47,955	$50,500	+5.3%
Median home value	$85,200	$87,400	+2.6%

How Jeffers Compares

Median Household Income

Jeffers

$50,500

$89,062

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Jeffers

$87,400

$329,300

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 28.1%

$25K-$50K 21.2%

$50K-$100K 31.5%

$100K+ 19.2%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

11.0%

$10K-$15K

3.4%

$15K-$20K

0.7%

$20K-$25K

13.0%

$25K-$30K

0.7%

$30K-$35K

2.7%

$35K-$40K

1.4%

$40K-$45K

6.2%

$45K-$50K

10.3%

$50K-$60K

8.9%

$60K-$75K

4.8%

$75K-$100K

17.8%

$100K-$125K

2.7%

$125K-$150K

12.3%

$150K-$200K

2.7%

$200K+

1.4%

Employment

14.1% Unemployment Rate State: 4.1%|National: 5.2%

58.7% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 88.4%

Renter 11.6%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

1.7x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $694/mo 16.5% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

33.7%

18-34

20.6%

35-54

15.5%

55-74

24.5%

75+

5.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 41 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Jeffers Rankings in Minnesota

#568 Population of 914

#759 Median Income of 887

#796 Education of 914

#781 Home Value of 870

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Other Cities in Cottonwood County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Windom	4,799	$74,899	14.3%	$169,700
Mountain Lake	2,070	$66,490	14.3%	$143,100
Westbrook	792	$35,119	25.9%	$78,200
Storden	244	$83,750	18.9%	$81,000
Bingham Lake	95	$88,125	12.6%	$216,700

Cities Similar to Jeffers

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Remer	371	$49,500	$153,000	19.1%	15.8%
Browns Valley	382	$49,250	$73,800	5.8%	19.3%
Ponemah	391	N/A	$123,600	0.0%	21.0%
Freeborn	348	$50,000	$88,800	14.9%	30.1%
Morton	384	$53,036	$78,100	13.3%	11.0%

A note before these figures: with a population of 368, Jeffers's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Jeffers is a small community located in Minnesota, within Cottonwood County. The total population is 368. It ranks as the 568th most populous out of 914 Census-designated places in Minnesota.

Age Demographics

The median age in Jeffers is 33.1 years. This is 15% lower than the state median of 38.8 years. With 33.7% of the population under 18, Jeffers has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Jeffers is $50,500. This is 43% lower than the state median of $89,062. It is also 37% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 41.3%. This is 344% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.3%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 14.1%. This is 247% higher than the state rate of 4.1%. The median home value is $87,400. Housing costs are 73% lower than the state median of $329,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.7x, Jeffers is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 88.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 22% higher than the state average of 72.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Jeffers is White (non-Hispanic), making up 76.1% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 16.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (16.9% vs 6.4%).

Education

8.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 78% lower than the state rate of 39.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 82.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Jeffers, Minnesota is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Minnesota state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 914 Census-designated places in Minnesota. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Jeffers, Minnesota?

Jeffers, Minnesota has a population of 368 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Jeffers, MN?

The median household income in Jeffers is $50,500, which is 37% lower than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Jeffers, MN?

The poverty rate in Jeffers is 41.3%. This means approximately 152 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Jeffers, Minnesota?

Jeffers's population is 76.1% White, 0.0% Black, 16.9% Hispanic/Latino, and 6.0% Asian.

What is the median home value in Jeffers, MN?

The median home value in Jeffers is $87,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 1.7x.

How educated is Jeffers, Minnesota?

8.6% of adults (25+) in Jeffers hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 1.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.