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Jefferson borough (York County)

Pennsylvania · 657 residents (2025 est.) · 0.606 sq mi
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Jefferson borough (York County) has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $83,409. Population has fallen 31% since 2000, a loss of 194 residents. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $234,100. With a median age of 51.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 51.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
437
−31%since 2000
from 631 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
721 / sq mi
−31%since 2000
from 1,041 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
51.4
+32%since 2000
from 38.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:657 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4074965856747631990201020202024Jefferson borough (York County)
2024437
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$83,409
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,542 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,833
+98%since 2000
from $19,070 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
59.6%
+34.1 ptssince 2009
from 25.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.3%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.338
+2%since 2010
from 0.330 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade37.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Information7.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$234,100
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $102,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,219
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $525 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
79.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 83.0% in 2000
20.2% rent
Vacancy rate
5.8%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
30.3%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.1%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
+19%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
51
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(626)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.2%(7)
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(423)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(12)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0.2%(1)
Diversity Score7.8%(34)
Diversity Score
8
+555%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.0%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
79.6%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 74.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.4 min
+62%since 2000
from 20.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
65.1%
−21.2 ptssince 2009
from 86.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.3%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
−5.6 ptssince 2011
from 10.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.1%
−6.1 ptssince 2011
from 61.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.5%
−29.0 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.1%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
46.9%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.9%
−40.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.6%
−7.2 ptssince 2012
from 16.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.3%
−86.9 ptssince 2013
from 89.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.1%
+9.2 ptssince 2017
from 73.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

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

Jefferson borough (York County), Pennsylvania has about 437 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Jefferson borough (York County), Pennsylvania earns about $83,409 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jefferson borough (York County), Pennsylvania expensive?

In Jefferson borough (York County), Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $234,100, and the typical rent is about $1,219 a month.

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

About 18.0% of adults age 25 and over in Jefferson borough (York County), Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 10.3% of people in Jefferson borough (York County), Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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

Yes, Jefferson borough (York County), Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 220 residents, a change of about -33 percent over that period.

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