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Jefferson borough (Greene County)

Pennsylvania · 270 residents · 0.188 sq mi
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Jefferson borough (Greene County) has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,167. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 67 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $69,200. With a median age of 46.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 42% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% 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
270
−20%since 2000
from 337 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,436 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 1,793 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
46.4
+13%since 2000
from 41.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2242793343884431990201020202024Jefferson borough (Greene County)
2024301
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,167
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,903
+4%since 2000
from $15,294 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
10.2%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
32.3%
+24.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.435
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade12.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services12.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration12.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing7.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Information6.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$69,200
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$595
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $508 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.8%
−40.0 ptssince 2000
from 79.9% in 2000
23.6% rent
Vacancy rate
22.9%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
35.1%
+17.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.5%
+25.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+55%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(335)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.7%(2)
2010
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(268)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0.9%(2)
Diversity Score
1
+25%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.9%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 16.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
73.3%
−7.6 ptssince 2000
from 80.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.4 min
+123%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
70.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
8.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
9.5%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% 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
5.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.1%
−44.4 ptssince 2009
from 65.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
Female
55.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.5%
−29.9 ptssince 2009
from 40.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jefferson borough (Greene County), Pennsylvania?

Jefferson borough (Greene County), Pennsylvania has about 270 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Jefferson borough (Greene County), Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Jefferson borough (Greene County), Pennsylvania earns about $29,167 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jefferson borough (Greene County), Pennsylvania expensive?

In Jefferson borough (Greene County), Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $69,200, and the typical rent is about $595 a month.

How educated are people in Jefferson borough (Greene County), Pennsylvania?

About 12.9% of adults age 25 and over in Jefferson borough (Greene County), Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jefferson borough (Greene County), Pennsylvania?

About 32.3% of people in Jefferson borough (Greene County), Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jefferson borough (Greene County), Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Jefferson borough (Greene County), Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 85 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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