Jefferson, Iowa
Jefferson: City in Greene County, Iowa
About
Jefferson is a city located in the county of Greene in the U.S. state of Iowa. Its population at the 2010 census was 4,345 and a population density of 279 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 4,075 inhabitants.
The city was created 169 years ago in 1854.
Jefferson is a city in Greene County, Iowa, United States. The population was 4,182 at the time of the 2020 census. It is the county seat of Greene County. It is the home of the Mahanay Memorial Bell Tower, 168 feet tall, located on the town square and visible for miles.
It is nestled between rolling hills and steep bluffs along the North Raccoon River. The main street of Jefferson runs parallel to the river and is lined with brick buildings dating back to its founding in 1858. The downtown area has many specialty shops including antique stores and jewelry stores, as well as local restaurants and bars. Jefferson is known for its German heritage and culture, which can be seen throughout town in architecture, festivals and events held throughout the year such as Oktoberfest held annually each October by local residents celebrating German heritage with music, food and drink served outside under tents set up on Main Street Park where people gather together to enjoy food while listening to bands perform live music entertaining visitors all day long!
The city has a beautiful downtown area and several shops that are open year-round. The city also has several parks where visitors can enjoy the outdoors.
Jefferson is located in the heart of Iowa, making it easy for travelers who want to explore more of the state's attractions as well as those who are looking for an escape from big cities like Chicago or Des Moines.
If you're looking for housing options, you can choose from single family homes and apartments as well as a variety of rental properties available through local real estate agents or landlords.
Jefferson offers great schools ranging from elementary through high school levels. There are also several colleges in close proximity such as Simpson College (Des Moines), Drake University (Des Moines), and Upper Iowa University (Fayette).
The city is served by two newspapers: The Jefferson Ledger-Times and The Greene County Record Courier. You can find out what's going on in the community by checking out their websites or following them on social media!
Quick Facts about Jefferson
| Population : | 4,075 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Iowa (United States) |
| County : | Greene County |
| Different from : | Jefferson County |
| Postal code : | 50129 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 515 |
| Area : | 15.56 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,066 feet / 325 meters |
| Capital city : | Jefferson is capital of Greene County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1855 (169 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 00:23:22 (22nd December 2024) |
| Density : | 262 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -6.63% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Jefferson is located at 42°0'55"N 94°22'39"W (42.0152600, -94.3774700).
Jefferson map
icon to open full mode. View satellite images
- Official Website
Official website of Jefferson
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Jefferson decreased by 6.63% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 4,345 | - | census |
| 2011 | 4,345 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 4,273 | -1.68% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 4,260 | -0.31% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 4,219 | -0.97% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 4,136 | -2.01% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 4,162 | 0.62% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 4,142 | -0.48% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 4,143 | 0.02% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 4,102 | -1% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 4,075 | -0.66% | estimation process |
People born in Jefferson (9)
People born in Jefferson, including statistician George Gallup, astronaut Loren Shriver, United States Army Air Forces Medal of Honor recipient Darrell R. Lindsey, .
List
- Bryce Paup (American football player) he was born in 29/02/1968
- Dave Long (American football player) he was born in 06/09/1944
- Eileen Cody (American politician) she was born in 05/01/1954
- Merv Krakau (American football player) he was born in 16/05/1951
- Steve Miller (American football player, coach of football and basketball, and college athletics administrator) he was born in 26/08/1943
- Johnny Case (United States mixed martial artist) he was born in 28/06/1989
Stations (1)
Amtrak & bus stations near Jefferson, IA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CRN | Creston | Pine and Adams Avenue | RAIL |
Post offices near Jefferson
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Post Office | Jefferson (IA) | 50129 |
Other places with the same name (19)
- Jefferson , New Jersey township in Morris County, New Jersey with a population of 20,611 people.
- Jefferson , Georgia city in Jackson County, Georgia, United States with a population of 12,490 people.
- Jefferson , Oregon city in Marion County, Texas, USA with a population of 3,386 people.
- Jefferson , Michigan city in Jackson County, Georgia, United States with a population of 2,998 people.
- Jefferson , Indiana unincorporated community in Clinton County, Indiana with a population of 2,523 people.
- Jefferson , Maine town in Maine, United States with a population of 2,470 people.
- Jefferson , Texas city in Marion County, Texas, USA with a population of 1,924 people.
- Jefferson , Ohio county in Ohio, United States with a population of 1,821 people.
- Jefferson , North Carolina town in North Carolina, USA with a population of 1,534 people.
- Jefferson , New York town in New York, United States with a population of 1,455 people.
- Jefferson , Wisconsin city in and county seat of Jefferson County, Wisconsin with a population of 1,225 people.
- Jefferson , South Dakota city in South Dakota, United States with a population of 1,159 people.
- Jefferson , New Hampshire town in New Hampshire, United States with a population of 1,049 people.
- Jefferson , Pennsylvania city in Greene County, Iowa with a population of 729 people.
- Jefferson , South Carolina town in South Carolina, United States with a population of 704 people.
- Jefferson , Minnesota unincorporated community in Houston County, Minnesota with a population of 127 people.
- Jefferson , Kansas unincorporated community in Kansas, United States with a population of 95 people.
- Jefferson , Oklahoma town in Oklahoma, United States with a population of 8 people.
Other cities in Greene County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Greene County , IA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Junction | 757 | Human settlement in Greene County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Scranton | 514 | Township in Greene County, Iowa |
| Churdan | 363 | Human settlement in Greene County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Rippey | 269 | Human settlement in Greene County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Paton | 227 | Township in Greene County, Iowa |
| Dana | 67 | City in Greene County, Iowa, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Jefferson distances to largest Iowa cities
