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Jefferson

North Carolina · 1,422 residents · 2.113 sq mi
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Jefferson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,847. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $93,200. With a median age of 51.4, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 42% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 51.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,422
+9%since 1990
from 1,300 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
673 / sq mi
+9%since 1990
from 615 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
51.4
+5%since 1990
from 48.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Jefferson
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$22,847
−20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,607 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,505
+37%since 1990
from $11,305 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
15.3%
+4.1 ptssince 1990
from 11.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$93,200
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $67,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$303
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $256 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
60.8%
−10.7 ptssince 1990
from 71.5% in 1990
39.2% rent
Afford Score
4.1
+30%since 1990
from 3.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(1,259)
Black0.9%(12)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(4)
Asian1.4%(18)
Diversity Score8.4%(110)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(1,340)
Black1.4%(20)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(53)
Asian0.4%(5)
Diversity Score13.2%(187)
Diversity Score
13
+56%since 1990
from 8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.7%
−1.0 ptssince 1990
from 12.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
62.1%
+5.7 ptssince 1990
from 56.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
2.6%
−3.5 ptssince 1990
from 6.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.0 min
+19%since 1990
from 12.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jefferson, North Carolina?

Jefferson, North Carolina has about 1,422 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Jefferson, North Carolina?

The typical household in Jefferson, North Carolina earns about $22,847 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jefferson, North Carolina expensive?

In Jefferson, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $93,200, and the typical rent is about $303 a month.

How educated are people in Jefferson, North Carolina?

About 11.7% of adults age 25 and over in Jefferson, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jefferson, North Carolina?

About 15.3% of people in Jefferson, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jefferson, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Jefferson, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 122 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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