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Jefferson

Ohio · 3,120 residents · 2.492 sq mi
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Jefferson has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $42,333. Population has declined 13% since 2000. Median home value is $129,000. With a median age of 43.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.0
US median: 37.2
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,120
−13%since 2000
from 3,572 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,252 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 1,433 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.0
+17%since 2000
from 36.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,333
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,883 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,556
+23%since 2000
from $18,371 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
30.8%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.2%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.443
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade14.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food5.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$129,000
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $88,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$633
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $463 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.9%
−22.8 ptssince 2000
from 61.7% in 2000
38.3% rent
Vacancy rate
3.4%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.2%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.0
+27%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(3,454)
Black1.4%(51)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(22)
Asian0.2%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.6%(201)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(3,005)
Black1.1%(33)
Hispanic / Latino1%(32)
Asian0.4%(13)
Other0.6%(18)
Diversity Score7.6%(237)
Diversity Score
8
+35%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.3%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 19.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 86.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.6 min
+39%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.1%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 87.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
23.6%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
42.3%
−24.1 ptssince 2009
from 66.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
Female
58.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.6%
−31.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jefferson, Ohio?

Jefferson, Ohio has about 3,120 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Jefferson, Ohio?

The typical household in Jefferson, Ohio earns about $42,333 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jefferson, Ohio expensive?

In Jefferson, Ohio, the median home is worth about $129,000, and the typical rent is about $633 a month.

How educated are people in Jefferson, Ohio?

About 28.3% of adults age 25 and over in Jefferson, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jefferson, Ohio?

About 13.2% of people in Jefferson, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jefferson, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Jefferson, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 211 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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