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Jefferson Valley-Yorktown

New York · 14,444 residents · 6.959 sq mi
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Jefferson Valley-Yorktown is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $130,189. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $442,900. With a median age of 46.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 83% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
55% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,444
−3%since 2000
from 14,891 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,076 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 2,140 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.5
+15%since 2000
from 40.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$130,189
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,379 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$57,734
+68%since 2000
from $34,347 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
72.8%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 65.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services8.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6.9%
US avg: 10%
Information6.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration6.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.8%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$442,900
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $233,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,642
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $925 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
91.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 91.1% in 2000
9.0% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+20%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.1%(13,265)
Black2.2%(327)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(699)
Asian3.2%(472)
Other0%
Diversity Score23.6%(3,516)
2020
White, non-Hispanic75.2%(10,857)
Black3.3%(473)
Hispanic / Latino13.5%(1,950)
Asian5%(728)
Other1.7%(246)
Diversity Score49.6%(7,170)
Diversity Score
50
+110%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
54.8%
+13.7 ptssince 2000
from 41.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.5%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 90.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
26.4%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 17.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.0 min
+46%since 2000
from 26.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 77.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.9%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 7.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2011
from 61.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
49.2%
−23.2 ptssince 2009
from 72.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
51.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
15.7%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.6%
−94.4 ptssince 2013
from 96.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jefferson Valley-Yorktown, New York?

Jefferson Valley-Yorktown, New York has about 14,444 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Jefferson Valley-Yorktown, New York?

The typical household in Jefferson Valley-Yorktown, New York earns about $130,189 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jefferson Valley-Yorktown, New York expensive?

In Jefferson Valley-Yorktown, New York, the median home is worth about $442,900, and the typical rent is about $1,642 a month.

How educated are people in Jefferson Valley-Yorktown, New York?

About 54.8% of adults age 25 and over in Jefferson Valley-Yorktown, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jefferson Valley-Yorktown, New York?

About 3.6% of people in Jefferson Valley-Yorktown, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jefferson Valley-Yorktown, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Jefferson Valley-Yorktown, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 326 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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