Jefferson is a very small town located in the state of Maryland. With a population of 2,697 people and two associated neighborhoods, Jefferson is the 177th largest community in Maryland. Housing costs in Jefferson are among some of the highest in the nation, although real estate prices here don't compare to real estate prices in the most expensive communities in Maryland.Unlike some towns where white-collar or blue-collar occupations dominate the local economy, Jefferson is neither predominantly one nor the other. Instead, it has a mixed workforce of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Jefferson is a town of professionals, managers, and service providers. There are especially a lot of people living in Jefferson who work in management occupations (19.86%), teaching (12.46%), and healthcare (7.13%). Also of interest is that Jefferson has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US. Telecommuters are a relatively large percentage of the workforce: 19.56% of people work from home. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce it is high relative to the nation. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes. Jefferson is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Jefferson’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.The education level of Jefferson ranks among the highest in the nation. Of the 25-and-older adult population in Jefferson, 40.14% have at least a bachelor's degree. The typical US community has just 21.84% of its adults holding a bachelor's degree or graduate degree. The per capita income in Jefferson in 2022 was $50,885, which is upper middle income relative to Maryland, and wealthy relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $203,540 for a family of four. Jefferson is a somewhat ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Jefferson home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Jefferson residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Jefferson include German, Irish, English, Italian, and French. The most common language spoken in Jefferson is English. Other important languages spoken here include Polish and Spanish.
