Economy & Jobs — Jefferson County, Colorado

Employment

Total Establishments18,082
Total Employees203,244
Avg Annual Employment248,082
Avg Annual Pay$78,598
Total Annual Wages$19,498,796,615
Annual Payroll (thousands)$11,961,362
Unemployment Rate3.9%

Income

Median Household Income$103,167
Poverty Rate6.7%
IRS Returns310,360
Total AGI (thousands)$33,333,297
Average AGI per Return$107,402

Federal Spending

Total FY2024$5,885,543,154
Per Capita$10,097
Population Basis582,910

Agriculture

Total Farms14
Land in Farms (acres)8,488
Avg Farm Size (acres)606
Year2,022

Dining & Food Establishments

Full-service Restaurants461
Fast Food453
Bars61
Coffee & Snacks161