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Jefferson Hills

Pennsylvania · 10,619 residents · 16.585 sq mi
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Jefferson Hills is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $70,293. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $167,600. With a median age of 43.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 5.4% of residents. Households here earn about 39% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.9
US median: 37.2
More educated
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,619
+10%since 2000
from 9,666 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
640 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 583 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.9
+7%since 2000
from 40.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
9K10K11K12K13K2000201020202024Jefferson Hills
202412K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,293
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,615 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,161
+62%since 2000
from $23,006 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
48.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.445
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade10.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade9.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services6.9%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$167,600
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $99,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$792
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $705 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
50.4%
−28.6 ptssince 2000
from 78.9% in 2000
21.2% rent
Vacancy rate
3.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 29.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.2%
+14.7 ptssince 2009
from 32.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+21%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(9,306)
Black1.3%(127)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(67)
Asian1.1%(105)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.6%(736)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(10,118)
Black1.8%(191)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(96)
Asian1.3%(143)
Other0.7%(75)
Diversity Score11.5%(1,223)
Diversity Score
12
+51%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.0%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 28.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.9%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 89.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
16.2%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.9 min
+24%since 2000
from 22.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 81.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
3.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
36.7%
−26.2 ptssince 2009
from 62.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Female
49.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Foreign born
3.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.6%
−38.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jefferson Hills, Pennsylvania?

Jefferson Hills, Pennsylvania has about 10,619 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Jefferson Hills, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Jefferson Hills, Pennsylvania earns about $70,293 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jefferson Hills, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Jefferson Hills, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $167,600, and the typical rent is about $792 a month.

How educated are people in Jefferson Hills, Pennsylvania?

About 38.0% of adults age 25 and over in Jefferson Hills, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jefferson Hills, Pennsylvania?

About 5.4% of people in Jefferson Hills, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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