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Jefferson County

New York · 116,721 residents · 1,267.93 sq mi
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Jefferson County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $54,726. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $150,100. At a median age of 33.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
116,721
+4%since 2000
from 111,738 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
92 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 88 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
33.9
+4%since 2000
from 32.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
110K113K115K117K120K1990201020202024Jefferson County
2024115K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,726
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,006 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,120
+74%since 2000
from $16,202 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.8%
+12.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6.8%
US avg: 10%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$150,100
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,018
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $486 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
55.6%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 59.7% in 2000
44.4% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+41%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.2%(97,389)
Black5.6%(6,257)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(4,677)
Asian0.9%(1,007)
Other0%
Diversity Score25.2%(28,119)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.5%(92,755)
Black5.4%(6,271)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(7,990)
Asian1.9%(2,185)
Other4%(4,681)
Diversity Score40.8%(47,652)
Segregation Score38.9%(45,391)
Diversity Score
41
+62%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
39
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.5%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.0%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 82.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.8 min
+49%since 2000
from 12.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 77.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 9.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 65.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.3%
−26.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Female
47.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Foreign born
4.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.8%
−85.7 ptssince 2013
from 90.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jefferson County, New York?

Jefferson County, New York has about 116,721 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Jefferson County, New York earns about $54,726 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 $150,100, and the typical rent is about $1,018 a month.

How educated are people in Jefferson County, New York?

About 22.5% 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 14.4% 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 5,778 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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