Jefferson County, New York
NY · FIPS 36045 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 115,040 | — | #549 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $66,301 | -11.8% | #1,497 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 33.7 years | -13.4% | #3,047 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $188,200 | -33.2% | #1,542 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,213 | +4.3% | #516 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.7% | +8.6% | #1,677 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Jefferson County has a population of 115,040, making it the #549 most populous county in the US. The median age is 33.7 years, which is 13.4% below the national median.
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The median household income in Jefferson County is $66,301, ranking #1,497 out of 3,222 counties — 11.8% below the national median. The poverty rate is 13.7% and unemployment stands at 4.9%.
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The median home value in Jefferson County is $188,200 (-33.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,213/mo and the homeownership rate is 54.7%.
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94.5% of residents in Jefferson County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.1% above the national rate.
About Jefferson County, New York
Jefferson County, New York has a total population of 115,040, making it the 549th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Jefferson County is 33.7 years, which is 13.4% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Jefferson County is $66,301, which ranks #1,497 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 11.8% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 13.7%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9%.
The median home value in Jefferson County is $188,200, 33.2% below the national median. Renters in Jefferson County pay a median gross rent of $1,213 per month. The homeownership rate is 54.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Jefferson County, 26.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 21.5% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 21.2 min.
Jefferson County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 80.2% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (7.5%) and Two or More Races (5.5%).
All data for Jefferson County, New York comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.