Jefferson County EDC

Jefferson County

Jeffco at a Glance
Square Miles	773.2
Population	534,543
Median Age	40.4
Households	215,927
Incorporated Cities	Arvada, Bow Mar, Edgewater, Golden, Lakeside, Lakewood, Littleton, Morrison, Mountain View, Superior, Westminster, Wheat Ridge
Unincorporated Communities	Applewood, Aspen Park, Bergen Park, Conifer, Deckers, El Rancho, Evergreen, Genesee, Idledale, Kittredge, Pine Junction, South Jeffco
Labor Force	298,992
# of Jobs	199,036
Average Wage	$48,308
K-12 Enrollment	85,971

Jefferson County (Jeffco) is located on the western edge of metropolitan Denver and offers a diversified geographical setting, from urban to rural lifestyles, to thriving mountain communities in the majestic Rocky Mountains. Just minutes from downtown Denver, Jefferson County enjoys easy access to all major arterial highways.

Through the Jefferson County Open Space program, over 51,000 acres of land have been dedicated as open space to preserve the County’s unique Rocky Mountain environment for future generations.

Jefferson County has a nationally acclaimed K-12 school district and a highly educated workforce. Residents and businesses have convenient access to higher education institutions such as the Colorado School of Mines, Colorado Christian University, and Arapahoe, Front Range, and Red Rocks Community Colleges.

Companies in Jefferson County enjoy a pro-business tax climate that is one of the lowest in the U.S. With a friendly business environment and an unmatched quality of life, Jefferson County is a premier business location.