Jefferson County EDC

South Jeffco

South Jeffco Facts
Population	185,809
Households	79,603
Median Age	37.1
Median Household Income	$64,800
Business Establishments	6,672
Enterprise Zone	No
Source: Jeffco EDC Population Data

High-tech employment opportunities, outstanding mountain views, abundant shopping, and fine housing communities characterize this large, unincorporated community located in the southernmost portion of Jefferson County.

Nestled against the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains, South Jeffco's recreation opportunities are magnificent. Whether it be boating and swimming at Bear Creek Lake or Chatfield Reservoir, or hiking in Deer Creek and Waterton Canyon, South Jeffco's many outdoor amenities make it a superb choice to live and do business.

Although once primarily a bedroom community where residents commuted elsewhere for work, employment opportunities are expanding as South Jeffco's two major business parks, Academy Park, Jefferson Corporate Center, and Ken Caryl Business Center, continue to expand and attract new companies.

Jefferson County's largest employer, Lockheed Martin Astronautics, is located in South Jeffco. The manufacturer of aerospace and defense-related systems employs 5,500 people. South Jeffco's other major employers include Johns Manville Corporation, Gateway, GE Capital, and Qwest.