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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Jefferson County

New York · 111,738 residents · 1,267.93 sq mi
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Jefferson County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $34,006. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $66,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 16%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
111,738
+1%since 1990
from 110,943 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
88 / sq mi
+1%since 1990
from 87 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
32.5
+11%since 1990
from 29.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
110K113K115K117K120K1990201020202024Jefferson County
2024115K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,006
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $25,929 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,202
+45%since 1990
from $11,160 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
13.3%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 11.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$66,100
−16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $59,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$486
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $400 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
59.7%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 59.3% in 1990
40.3% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−15%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(101,154)
Black6%(6,661)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(3,023)
Asian0.8%(936)
Diversity Score26%(28,796)
2000
White, non-Hispanic87.2%(97,389)
Black5.6%(6,257)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(4,677)
Asian0.9%(1,007)
Diversity Score25.2%(28,119)
Diversity Score
25
−3%since 1990
from 26 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.0%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 13.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
82.9%
+6.5 ptssince 1990
from 76.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
6.4%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 4.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.6 min
−32%since 1990
from 18.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare Jefferson County to nearby counties

JEFFERSON COUNTY VS
Lewis County
Income$68,182+100%
Home value$166,100+151%
Population26,479−76%
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JEFFERSON COUNTY VS
Oswego County
Income$69,183+103%
Home value$151,700+130%
Population118,569+6%
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JEFFERSON COUNTY VS
St. Lawrence County
Income$62,850+85%
Home value$121,900+84%
Population105,488−5%
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JEFFERSON COUNTY VS
Oneida County
Income$70,154+106%
Home value$182,600+176%
Population226,392+103%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jefferson County, New York?

Jefferson County, New York has about 111,738 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Jefferson County, New York?

The typical household in Jefferson County, New York earns about $34,006 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jefferson County, New York expensive?

In Jefferson County, New York, the median home is worth about $66,100, and the typical rent is about $486 a month.

How educated are people in Jefferson County, New York?

About 16.0% of adults age 25 and over in Jefferson County, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jefferson County, New York?

About 13.3% of people in Jefferson County, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jefferson County, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Jefferson County, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 795 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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