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Also known as Jefferson County, Iowa, Jefferson County, IA

county in Iowa, United States

Key facts

Country
United States
State
Iowa
Founded
January 21, 1839
Named after
Thomas Jefferson
Seat
Fairfield
Largest city
Fairfield
Total
437 sq mi (1,130 km )
Land
436 sq mi (1,130 km )
Water
1.4 sq mi (3.6 km ) 0.3%
Estimate 2025
15,291
Density
35.9/sq mi (13.9/km )
Time zone
UTC−6 ( Central )
Summer dst
UTC−5 ( CDT )
Congressional district
1st
Website
https://jeffersoncounty.iowa.gov/

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Wikidata facts

Population
15663
Area
1131
Official website
jeffersoncounty.iowa.gov
Image
Jefferson County, Iowa Courthouse.jpg
Households
6855
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water as percent of area
0.3
native label
Jefferson County
Commons category
Jefferson County, Iowa
inception
1839-00-00
per capita income
28849
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Jefferson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of the 2020 United States census, the population was 15,663. The county seat is Fairfield. The county was formed in January 1839, and was named for U.S. President Thomas Jefferson. Jefferson County comprises the Fairfield, IA Micropolitan Statistical Area.

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