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Jefferson

New York · 177 residents · 1.065 sq mi
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Population has grown 18% since 2023. Median home value is $166,700. At a median age of 32.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Younger
median age 32.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
177
+18%since 2023
from 150 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
166 / sq mi
+18%since 2023
from 141 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
32.9
−8%since 2023
from 35.7 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
11513214916618320202024Jefferson
2024177
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$38,075
+6%since 2023
from $35,891 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
42.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 41.3% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2023
from 10.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.373
−2%since 2023
from 0.382 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade16.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$166,700
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $168,500 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
88.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 87.3% in 2023
11.7% rent
Vacancy rate
37.4%
−11.4 ptssince 2023
from 48.8% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
38.2%
−3.6 ptssince 2023
from 41.8% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic51.3%(77)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino10%(15)
Asian4%(6)
Other34.7%(52)
Diversity Score75.6%(113)
2024
White, non-Hispanic52.5%(93)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino10.2%(18)
Asian4.5%(8)
Other32.8%(58)
Diversity Score75.5%(134)
Diversity Score
76
Unchangedsince 2023
from 76 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 28.7% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 87.2% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
18.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 21.3% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.7 min
+1%since 2023
from 38.2 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
56.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 54.7% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 4.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
40.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 41.3% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.6%
−3.8 ptssince 2023
from 6.3% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 71.4% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
37.2%
−4.1 ptssince 2023
from 41.3% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 36.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
63.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 63.3% in 2023
Female
36.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 36.7% in 2023
Foreign born
6.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 8.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 10.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
66.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 64.9% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jefferson, New York?

Jefferson, New York has about 177 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Jefferson, New York expensive?

In Jefferson, New York, the median home is worth about $166,700.

How educated are people in Jefferson, New York?

About 28.0% of adults age 25 and over in Jefferson, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jefferson, New York?

About 14.1% of people in Jefferson, New York live below the federal poverty line.

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

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