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Jefferson Heights

New York · 1,192 residents · 1.475 sq mi
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Jefferson Heights has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $68,775. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $277,800. With a median age of 50.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 50.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,192
+8%since 2000
from 1,104 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
808 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 748 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
50.0
−9%since 2000
from 54.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
8101K1K2K2K1990201020202024Jefferson Heights
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,775
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,750 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,429
+64%since 2000
from $17,321 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
39.1%
+20.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.9%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.405
+9%since 2010
from 0.372 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade6.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Information2.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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
$277,800
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $101,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,451
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $550 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
56.7%
−8.2 ptssince 2000
from 64.9% in 2000
43.3% rent
Vacancy rate
20.4%
+20.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.4%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.5%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 25.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.0
+74%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
32
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(1,048)
Black2.3%(25)
Hispanic / Latino1%(11)
Asian1.3%(14)
Other0%
Diversity Score11%(122)
2024
White, non-Hispanic67.2%(801)
Black3%(36)
Hispanic / Latino22.8%(272)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other6.6%(79)
Diversity Score61.4%(732)
Diversity Score
61
+457%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.0%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 83.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.2 min
−9%since 2000
from 22.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
87.2%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 75.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−12.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
47.7%
−6.7 ptssince 2011
from 54.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
33.5%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 24.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.7%
−46.4 ptssince 2009
from 70.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
37.3%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
Female
62.7%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.5%
−36.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.6%
+6.0 ptssince 2012
from 9.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.0%
−93.4 ptssince 2013
from 98.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.8%
+12.7 ptssince 2017
from 77.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
87.1%
−6.1 ptssince 2016
from 93.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.5%
+4.8 ptssince 2016
from 3.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jefferson Heights, New York?

Jefferson Heights, New York has about 1,192 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Jefferson Heights, New York?

The typical household in Jefferson Heights, New York earns about $68,775 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jefferson Heights, New York expensive?

In Jefferson Heights, New York, the median home is worth about $277,800, and the typical rent is about $1,451 a month.

How educated are people in Jefferson Heights, New York?

About 16.0% of adults age 25 and over in Jefferson Heights, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jefferson Heights, New York?

About 14.9% of people in Jefferson Heights, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jefferson Heights, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Jefferson Heights, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 276 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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