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Jefferson County

Ohio · 65,249 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 $46,849. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $95,300. With a median age of 44.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
65,249
−12%since 2000
from 73,894 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
160 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 181 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.6
+7%since 2000
from 41.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
63K68K72K77K82K1990201020202024Jefferson County
202465K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,849
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,853 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,602
+61%since 2000
from $16,476 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.4%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.2%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance8%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing1.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$95,300
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$665
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $378 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.1%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 74.3% in 2000
29.9% rent
Afford Score
2.0
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(68,049)
Black5.7%(4,192)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(459)
Asian0.3%(245)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.8%(11,673)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.7%(56,545)
Black5.5%(3,619)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(1,159)
Asian0.5%(338)
Other2.2%(1,407)
Diversity Score24%(15,660)
Segregation Score46.4%(30,287)
Diversity Score
24
+52%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
46
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.5%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.5%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 81.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.0 min
+59%since 2000
from 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 82.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 8.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 55.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.5%
−28.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
51.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.0%
−83.9 ptssince 2013
from 88.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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JEFFERSON COUNTY VS
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jefferson County, Ohio?

Jefferson County, Ohio has about 65,249 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Jefferson County, Ohio earns about $46,849 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 $95,300, and the typical rent is about $665 a month.

How educated are people in Jefferson County, Ohio?

About 17.5% 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 16.8% 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 15,049 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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