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Jefferson

North Carolina · 1,611 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 $20,094. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $159,900. With a median age of 45.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 56% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,611
+13%since 2000
from 1,422 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
762 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 673 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.3
−12%since 2000
from 51.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Jefferson
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$20,094
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,847 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,694
−5%since 2000
from $15,505 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
29.7%
+14.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.496
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade11.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade9%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$159,900
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $93,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$529
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $303 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
27.4%
−33.4 ptssince 2000
from 60.8% in 2000
49.7% rent
Vacancy rate
15.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
35.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 35.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
8.0
+95%since 2000
from 4.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(1,340)
Black1.4%(20)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(53)
Asian0.4%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.2%(187)
2010
White, non-Hispanic87.8%(1,415)
Black1.2%(20)
Hispanic / Latino9.1%(146)
Asian1.1%(17)
Other0.4%(7)
Diversity Score26.8%(431)
Diversity Score
27
+103%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
60.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 62.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.0 min
−7%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.2%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 81.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.8%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
14.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.8%
−40.9 ptssince 2009
from 62.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
37.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 38.0% in 2009
Female
62.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 62.0% in 2009
Foreign born
3.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.0%
−29.2 ptssince 2009
from 36.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jefferson, North Carolina?

Jefferson, North Carolina has about 1,611 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Jefferson, North Carolina earns about $20,094 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 $159,900, and the typical rent is about $529 a month.

How educated are people in Jefferson, North Carolina?

About 11.1% 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 29.7% 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 311 residents, a change of about 24 percent over that period.

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