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Jefferson

Ohio · Cleveland · 15,205 residents · 2.168 sq mi
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The short version

Jefferson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $60,098. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $122,926. At a median age of 34.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 47% more than the Cleveland median. These figures are approximated by combining the 4 census tracts that make up Jefferson; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
62% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,205
Population density
7,013 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
34.8
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,098
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$26,670
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.2%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.4%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.335
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade17.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information13.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$122,926
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,036
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
62.4%
37.6% rent
Vacancy rate
6.5%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.0%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.0%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.0
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic53.1%(8,076)
Black14.7%(2,239)
Hispanic / Latino27.5%(4,177)
Asian0.6%(93)
Other4.1%(620)
Diversity Score77.4%(11,766)
2024
White, non-Hispanic53.1%(8,076)
Black14.7%(2,239)
Hispanic / Latino27.5%(4,177)
Asian0.6%(93)
Other4.1%(620)
Diversity Score77.4%(11,766)
Diversity Score
77
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.9%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
78.5%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.5%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.2 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.6%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.4%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.2%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.8%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.4%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.3%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.9%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.2%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.6%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.1%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
21.5%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.1%
Female
47.9%
Foreign born
10.5%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.0%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.7%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.4%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.2%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
68.1%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
22.6%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jefferson, Cleveland, Ohio?

Jefferson, Cleveland, Ohio has about 15,205 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Jefferson, Cleveland, Ohio earns about $60,098 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jefferson, Cleveland, Ohio expensive?

In Jefferson, Cleveland, Ohio, the median home is worth about $122,926, and the typical rent is about $1,036 a month.

How educated are people in Jefferson, Cleveland, Ohio?

About 12.9% of adults age 25 and over in Jefferson, Cleveland, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jefferson, Cleveland, Ohio?

About 20.4% of people in Jefferson, Cleveland, Ohio 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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