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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Jefferson Heights

New York · 1,104 residents · 1.475 sq mi
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Jefferson Heights has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $43,750. Population has fallen 25% since 1990, a loss of 364 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $101,700. With a median age of 54.9, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 54.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 23%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,104
−25%since 1990
from 1,468 in 1990
1990 – 2024
748 / sq mi
−25%since 1990
from 995 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
54.9
+5%since 1990
from 52.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
8101K1K2K2K1990201020202024Jefferson Heights
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$43,750
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $33,971 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,321
+19%since 1990
from $14,497 in 1990
US average: $21,522
7.5%
+5.1 ptssince 1990
from 2.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$101,700
−23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $99,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$550
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $425 in 1990
US average: $602
64.9%
−6.9 ptssince 1990
from 71.8% in 1990
35.1% rent
2.3
−21%since 1990
from 2.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic91.7%(1,346)
Black2.7%(39)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(20)
Asian4.3%(63)
Diversity Score22.4%(328)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(1,048)
Black2.3%(25)
Hispanic / Latino1%(11)
Asian1.3%(14)
Diversity Score11%(122)
11
−51%since 1990
from 22 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.5%
−8.4 ptssince 1990
from 19.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
83.3%
+14.2 ptssince 1990
from 69.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.8%
−3.7 ptssince 1990
from 8.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.2 min
+36%since 1990
from 16.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jefferson Heights, New York?

Jefferson Heights, New York has about 1,104 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Jefferson Heights, New York earns about $43,750 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 $101,700, and the typical rent is about $550 a month.

How educated are people in Jefferson Heights, New York?

About 11.5% 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 7.5% 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 364 residents, a change of about -25 percent over that period.

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

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