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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Jefferson Heights

New York · 1,468 residents · 1.475 sq mi
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Jefferson Heights is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $33,971. Population has grown 33% since 2000. Median home value is $99,900. With a median age of 52.4, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Poverty is rare here, at 2.5% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 52.4
US median: 33.0
Average education
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,468
+33%vs 2000
vs 1,104 in 2000
1990 – 2024
995 / sq mi
+33%vs 2000
vs 748 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
52.4
−4%vs 2000
vs 54.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
8101K1K2K2K1990201020202024Jefferson Heights
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$33,971
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $43,750 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$14,497
−16%vs 2000
vs $17,321 in 2000
US average: $14,340
2.5%
−5.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$99,900
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $101,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$425
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $550 in 2000
US average: $450
71.8%
+6.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 64.9% in 2000
28.2% rent
2.9
+27%vs 2000
vs 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic91.7%(1,346)
Black2.7%(39)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(20)
Asian4.3%(63)
Other1.4%(20)
Diversity Score22.4%(328)
22
+103%vs 2000
vs 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

19.9%
+8.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.5% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
69.1%
−14.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 83.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
8.5%
+3.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.8% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.4 min
−26%vs 2000
vs 22.2 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Jefferson Heights, New York?

Jefferson Heights, New York has about 1,468 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Jefferson Heights, New York earns about $33,971 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 $99,900, and the typical rent is about $425 a month.

How educated are people in Jefferson Heights, New York?

About 19.9% 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 2.5% of people in Jefferson Heights, 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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