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Port Jefferson

Ohio · 308 residents · 0.152 sq mi
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Port Jefferson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,714. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $64,000. With a median age of 44.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 39% less than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
308
−4%since 2000
from 321 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,026 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 2,112 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.0
+21%since 2000
from 36.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2833524224915601990201020202024Port Jefferson
2024306
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,714
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,306 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,112
+60%since 2000
from $16,897 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.0%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.7%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade43.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade13.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance1.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
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
$64,000
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$708
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $500 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.0%
−7.7 ptssince 2000
from 78.7% in 2000
29.0% rent
Afford Score
1.8
−4%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.7%(320)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.8%(2)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(291)
Black1.9%(6)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(5)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0.9%(3)
Diversity Score11.7%(36)
Diversity Score
12
+1412%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.5%
+21.3 ptssince 2000
from 66.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.4 min
+151%since 2000
from 9.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.3%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 85.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 7.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.3%
+6.2 ptssince 2011
from 56.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
6.7%
−29.9 ptssince 2009
from 36.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
Female
50.7%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.0%
−84.1 ptssince 2013
from 90.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Port Jefferson, Ohio?

Port Jefferson, Ohio has about 308 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Port Jefferson, Ohio?

The typical household in Port Jefferson, Ohio earns about $35,714 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Port Jefferson, Ohio expensive?

In Port Jefferson, Ohio, the median home is worth about $64,000, and the typical rent is about $708 a month.

How educated are people in Port Jefferson, Ohio?

About 3.4% of adults age 25 and over in Port Jefferson, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Port Jefferson, Ohio?

About 3.7% of people in Port Jefferson, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Port Jefferson, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Port Jefferson, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 32 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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