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Jefferson

New York · 121 residents · 1.065 sq mi
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Jefferson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,889. Population has fallen 27% since 2021, a loss of 45 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $133,800. With a median age of 58.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 59% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 58.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% 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

121
−27%vs 2021
vs 166 in 2021
2020 – 2024
114 / sq mi
−27%vs 2021
vs 156 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
58.8
+55%vs 2021
vs 38.0 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
11513214916618320202024Jefferson
2024177
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,889
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $37,083 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2023
$17,950
−38%vs 2021
vs $28,930 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
13.0%
−14.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 27.9% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
14.7%
+4.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 10.2% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Arts, entertainment, food10.5%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade7.9%
US avg: 10%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$133,800
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $130,100 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
91.1%
+7.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 83.6% in 2021
8.9% rent
4.6
+32%vs 2021
vs 3.5 in 2021
2020 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic63.3%(105)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian7.2%(12)
Other29.5%(49)
Diversity Score63.4%(105)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.4%(107)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other29.4%(36)
Diversity Score47.9%(58)
48
−25%vs 2021
vs 63 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.6%
−9.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 18.4% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.8%
−6.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 88.8% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
0.0%
−12.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 12.2% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

52.6%
−8.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 60.9% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
13.0%
+3.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 9.8% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

7.3%
+2.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 4.5% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
58.6%
−4.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 62.6% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
18.4%
−5.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 23.4% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

45.0%
−11.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 56.6% in 2021
55.0%
+11.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 43.4% in 2021
0.0%
−7.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 7.2% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in Jefferson, New York?

Jefferson, New York has about 121 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Jefferson, New York earns about $28,889 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jefferson, New York expensive?

In Jefferson, New York, the median home is worth about $133,800.

How educated are people in Jefferson, New York?

About 8.6% of adults age 25 and over in Jefferson, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jefferson, New York?

About 14.7% of people in Jefferson, 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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