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Jefferson County

Ohio · 73,894 residents · 408.124 sq mi
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Jefferson County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,853. Population has declined 8% since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $62,600. With a median age of 41.6, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
73,894
−8%since 1990
from 80,298 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
181 / sq mi
−8%since 1990
from 197 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
41.6
+10%since 1990
from 37.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
63K68K72K77K82K1990201020202024Jefferson County
202465K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,853
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,142 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,476
+50%since 1990
from $11,001 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
15.1%
−2.0 ptssince 1990
from 17.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$62,600
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $42,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$378
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $289 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
74.3%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 73.5% in 1990
25.7% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+6%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(75,369)
Black5.5%(4,410)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(391)
Asian0.2%(182)
Diversity Score15.6%(12,495)
2000
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(68,049)
Black5.7%(4,192)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(459)
Asian0.3%(245)
Diversity Score15.8%(11,673)
Diversity Score
16
+2%since 1990
from 16 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.8%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 8.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.7%
+9.8 ptssince 1990
from 71.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 2.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.1 min
−20%since 1990
from 18.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare Jefferson County to nearby counties

JEFFERSON COUNTY VS
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Income$61,466+99%
Home value$130,800+109%
Population27,729−56%
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JEFFERSON COUNTY VS
Brooke County
Income$54,316+76%
Home value$141,500+126%
Population21,142−67%
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JEFFERSON COUNTY VS
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Income$54,414+76%
Home value$121,500+94%
Population14,070−78%
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JEFFERSON COUNTY VS
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Income$64,835+110%
Home value$183,100+192%
Population26,475−58%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jefferson County, Ohio?

Jefferson County, Ohio has about 73,894 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Jefferson County, Ohio?

The typical household in Jefferson County, Ohio earns about $30,853 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jefferson County, Ohio expensive?

In Jefferson County, Ohio, the median home is worth about $62,600, and the typical rent is about $378 a month.

How educated are people in Jefferson County, Ohio?

About 11.8% of adults age 25 and over in Jefferson County, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jefferson County, Ohio?

About 15.1% of people in Jefferson County, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jefferson County, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Jefferson County, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 6,404 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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