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Jefferson Heights

New York · 1,122 residents · 1.475 sq mi
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Jefferson Heights has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,923. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $166,300. With a median age of 55.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 34% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 55.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,122
+2%since 2000
from 1,104 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
761 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 748 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
55.5
+1%since 2000
from 54.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8101K1K2K2K1990201020202024Jefferson Heights
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,923
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,914
+50%since 2000
from $17,321 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information18.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade3.1%
US avg: 10%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$166,300
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $101,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$888
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $550 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 64.9% in 2000
38.3% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+52%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.5%(914)
Black2.8%(31)
Hispanic / Latino7.8%(87)
Asian1.4%(16)
Other1.3%(15)
Diversity Score31.5%(353)
Diversity Score
32
+186%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.8%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 83.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.4 min
+14%since 2000
from 22.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.9%
+16.4 ptssince 2009
from 75.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.1%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
36.7%
−17.7 ptssince 2011
from 54.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.4%
−47.7 ptssince 2009
from 70.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
Female
57.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.8%
−94.6 ptssince 2013
from 98.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jefferson Heights, New York?

Jefferson Heights, New York has about 1,122 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Jefferson Heights, New York earns about $46,923 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 $166,300, and the typical rent is about $888 a month.

How educated are people in Jefferson Heights, New York?

About 13.9% 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 10.9% 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 346 residents, a change of about -24 percent over that period.

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

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