Jefferson County, Washington

Jefferson County: County in the state of Washington, United States

About

Jefferson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Washington. As of the 2010 census, the population was 29,872 and a population density of 5 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 32,700 inhabitants. Its county seat is Port Townsend. The county was created 172 years ago in 1851.

Jefferson County locator map
Location of Jefferson County on Washington map.

Quick Facts about Jefferson County

Population : 32,700 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Washington (United States)
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Area : 5655 km2
Water as percent of area : 17%
Land as percent of area : 83%
Named for : Thomas Jefferson
Capital : Port Townsend
Establishment : January 01, 1852
Time Zone : America/Los_Angeles
Local time : 12:54:13 (30th October 2024)
Density : 6 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : 8.65% (2010-2020)
Jefferson County Courthouse in Port Townsend  WA image
Jefferson County Courthouse in Port Townsend WA
Jefferson County Courthouse in Port Townsend  WA image

Geography

Jefferson County is located at 47°46'36"N 123°34'28"W (47.7765500, -123.5743100). It has 6 neighbors: Clallam County, Grays Harbor County, Island County, Kitsap County, Mason County and San Juan County.

Jefferson County map

The largest city of Jefferson County is Port Townsend with a population of 9,973. . See all Jefferson County cities & populated places.

Jefferson County Populated Places

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Jefferson County.

City Name Population Title
Port Townsend 9,973 City in and county seat of Jefferson County, Washington
Port Ludlow 2,603 Census-designated place in Jefferson County, Washington (state), USA

Jefferson County has 6 neighbours.

  • Port Townsend

Demographics

The population of Jefferson County increased by 8.65% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 29,872 - census
2011 29,853 -0.06% estimation process
2012 29,800 -0.18% estimation process
2013 30,004 0.68% estimation process
2014 30,147 0.47% estimation process
2015 30,339 0.63% estimation process
2016 30,910 1.85% estimation process
2017 31,210 0.96% estimation process
2018 31,746 1.69% estimation process
2019 32,221 1.47% estimation process
2020 32,700 1.46% estimation process

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People born in Jefferson County (1)

American football player (1910-1941) Tommy Yarr was born in Jefferson County

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