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Jefferson Hills

Pennsylvania · 12,424 residents · 16.585 sq mi
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Jefferson Hills is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $96,645. Population has grown 29% since 2000. 45% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $246,300. Poverty is rare here, at 2.9% of residents. Households here earn about 52% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
45% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 65%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,424
+29%since 2000
from 9,666 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
749 / sq mi
+29%since 2000
from 583 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.6
+2%since 2000
from 40.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
9K10K11K12K13K2000201020202024Jefferson Hills
202412K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$96,645
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,615 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$51,382
+123%since 2000
from $23,006 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
60.5%
+14.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services9.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade9.1%
US avg: 10%
Public administration8.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$246,300
+65%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $99,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,135
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $705 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 78.9% in 2000
18.2% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+30%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.6%(11,009)
Black2.3%(288)
Hispanic / Latino2%(243)
Asian3.7%(459)
Other0.3%(32)
Diversity Score20%(2,489)
Diversity Score
20
+163%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
45.3%
+17.1 ptssince 2000
from 28.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 89.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
17.3%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.1 min
+29%since 2000
from 22.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 81.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 4.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 68.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
48.3%
−14.6 ptssince 2009
from 62.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Female
52.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.6%
−94.0 ptssince 2013
from 95.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jefferson Hills, Pennsylvania?

Jefferson Hills, Pennsylvania has about 12,424 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Jefferson Hills, Pennsylvania earns about $96,645 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 $246,300, and the typical rent is about $1,135 a month.

How educated are people in Jefferson Hills, Pennsylvania?

About 45.3% 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 2.9% of people in Jefferson Hills, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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

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