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Jefferson borough (Greene County)

Pennsylvania · 253 residents · 0.188 sq mi
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Jefferson borough (Greene County) has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $61,759. Population has fallen 25% since 2000, a loss of 84 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $117,000. With a median age of 47.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.4
US median: 38.8
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
253
−25%since 2000
from 337 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,346 / sq mi
−25%since 2000
from 1,793 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.4
+15%since 2000
from 41.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2242793343884431990201020202024Jefferson borough (Greene County)
2024301
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,759
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,677
+94%since 2000
from $15,294 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.5%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.8%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing11.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade11.2%
US avg: 10%
Other services7.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Information6.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade2.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services2.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$117,000
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$772
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $508 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.7%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 79.9% in 2000
24.3% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+24%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.6%(219)
Black0.8%(2)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.8%(2)
Diversity Score13.3%(34)
Diversity Score
13
+1695%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.0%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 16.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.0%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 80.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
15.4%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.4 min
+144%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.9%
+21.2 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
25.2%
+20.0 ptssince 2011
from 5.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.4%
+13.3 ptssince 2011
from 55.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
42.1%
−23.5 ptssince 2009
from 65.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.3%
+15.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
Female
41.7%
−15.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.8%
−93.6 ptssince 2013
from 94.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

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

Jefferson borough (Greene County), Pennsylvania has about 253 residents according to the 2020 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 $61,759 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 $117,000, and the typical rent is about $772 a month.

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

About 28.0% 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 15.8% 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 102 residents, a change of about -29 percent over that period.

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

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