Jefferson County, Ohio
OH · FIPS 39081 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 64,518 | — | #859 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $59,055 | -21.4% | #2,165 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 44.3 years | +13.9% | #877 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $127,800 | -54.7% | #2,535 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $835 | -28.2% | #1,857 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 16.5% | +30.6% | #2,204 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Jefferson County has a population of 64,518, making it the #859 most populous county in the US. The median age is 44.3 years, which is 13.9% above the national median.
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The median household income in Jefferson County is $59,055, ranking #2,165 out of 3,222 counties — 21.4% below the national median. The poverty rate is 16.5% and unemployment stands at 5.0%.
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The median home value in Jefferson County is $127,800 (-54.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $835/mo and the homeownership rate is 70.5%.
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94.8% of residents in Jefferson County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.4% above the national rate.
About Jefferson County, Ohio
Jefferson County, Ohio has a total population of 64,518, making it the 859th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Jefferson County is 44.3 years, which is 13.9% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Jefferson County is $59,055, which ranks #2,165 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 21.4% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 16.5%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0%.
The median home value in Jefferson County is $127,800, 54.7% below the national median. Renters in Jefferson County pay a median gross rent of $835 per month. The homeownership rate is 70.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Jefferson County, 20.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 39.7% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 26.4 min.
Jefferson County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 88.4% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (5.1%) and Two or More Races (3.5%).
All data for Jefferson County, Ohio 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.