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Jefferson borough (York County)

Pennsylvania · 658 residents · 0.606 sq mi
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Jefferson borough (York County) has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $65,227. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $167,700.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
658
+4%since 2000
from 631 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,086 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 1,041 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.8
+5%since 2000
from 38.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4074965856747631990201020202024Jefferson borough (York County)
2024437
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,227
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,542 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,402
+49%since 2000
from $19,070 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
44.4%
+19.0 ptssince 2009
from 25.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.4%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade10.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Information6.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$167,700
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $102,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$956
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $525 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.9%
−6.1 ptssince 2000
from 83.0% in 2000
23.1% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+9%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.6%(603)
Black1.2%(8)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(17)
Asian0.8%(5)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score11.4%(75)
Diversity Score
11
+864%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.3%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 74.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.9 min
+29%since 2000
from 20.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.2%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 86.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 10.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2011
from 61.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.3%
−29.1 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
49.5%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.1%
−85.1 ptssince 2013
from 89.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

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

Jefferson borough (York County), Pennsylvania has about 658 residents according to the 2020 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 $65,227 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 $167,700, and the typical rent is about $956 a month.

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

About 11.6% 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 10.4% 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 grown since 1990. The population has added about 1 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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

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