Jefferson County, Pennsylvania
PA · FIPS 42065 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 43,864 | — | #1,119 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $58,686 | -21.9% | #2,204 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 44.0 years | +13.1% | #943 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $139,700 | -50.4% | #2,394 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $750 | -35.5% | #2,477 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.1% | +12.3% | #1,789 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Jefferson County has a population of 43,864, making it the #1,119 most populous county in the US. The median age is 44.0 years, which is 13.1% above the national median.
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The median household income in Jefferson County is $58,686, ranking #2,204 out of 3,222 counties — 21.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 14.1% and unemployment stands at 4.2%.
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The median home value in Jefferson County is $139,700 (-50.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $750/mo and the homeownership rate is 74.9%.
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91.5% of residents in Jefferson County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.3% below the national rate.
About Jefferson County, Pennsylvania
Jefferson County, Pennsylvania has a total population of 43,864, making it the 1,119th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Jefferson County is 44.0 years, which is 13.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Jefferson County is $58,686, which ranks #2,204 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 21.9% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 14.1%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2%.
The median home value in Jefferson County is $139,700, 50.4% below the national median. Renters in Jefferson County pay a median gross rent of $750 per month. The homeownership rate is 74.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Jefferson County, 18.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 45.5% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 25.5 min.
Jefferson County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 95.5% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (2.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.0%).
All data for Jefferson County, Pennsylvania 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.