Economy & Jobs — Jefferson County, Indiana

Employment

Total Establishments661
Total Employees11,703
Avg Annual Employment12,853
Avg Annual Pay$50,879
Total Annual Wages$653,927,544
Annual Payroll (thousands)$513,403
Unemployment Rate3.4%

Income

Median Household Income$57,801
Poverty Rate12.9%
IRS Returns14,860
Total AGI (thousands)$979,015
Average AGI per Return$65,883

Federal Spending

Total FY2024$216,046,217
Per Capita$6,518
Population Basis33,147

Agriculture

Total Farms8
Land in Farms (acres)72,170
Avg Farm Size (acres)9,021
Year2,022

Dining & Food Establishments

Full-service Restaurants25
Fast Food21
Bars3
Coffee & Snacks8