Jefferson County, Washington
county in the state of Washington, United States
Jefferson County is a county in Washington in the United States. The county seat is Port Townsend. At the 2020 census, 32,977 people lived there.[1]
Jefferson County | |
|---|---|
 Jefferson County Courthouse in Port Townsend | |
 Location within the U.S. state of Washington | |
 Washington's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 47°50′N 123°35′W / 47.84°N 123.58°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Washington |
| Founded | December 22, 1852 |
| Named for | Thomas Jefferson |
| Seat | Port Townsend |
| Largest city | Port Townsend |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2,183 sq mi (5,650 km2) |
| • Land | 1,804 sq mi (4,670 km2) |
| • Water | 379 sq mi (980 km2) 17% |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 32,977 |
| • Density | 17/sq mi (7/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−8 (Pacific) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−7 (PDT) |
| Congressional district | 6th |
| Website | www |
The county is named after US President Thomas Jefferson.
References
change- ↑ "QuickFacts: Jefferson County, Washington". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 20, 2024.
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