U.S. County · Profile

Jefferson County

114.8KTotal Population
62Pop. Density (per sq mi)
+2.75%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Jefferson County has a population of 114,787 as of 2023. It is located in New York.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Jefferson County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):7.9%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White84.2%96,651
Hispanic or Latino7.9%9,068
Two or More Races6.1%7,002
Black or African American5.9%6,772
Some Other Race1.8%2,066
Asian1.6%1,837
American Indian/Alaska Native0.3%344
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.2%230

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Jefferson County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$62,782
15.8% below national average
Per Capita Income
$32,775
14.5% below national average
Poverty Rate
12.8%
11.3% above national average
Median Age
32.8 years

Income & Poverty

$62,782Median Household Income
$32,775Per Capita Income
12.8%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$62,782$80,432
Families$76,693$93,351
Married-couple Families$76,693$85,896
Nonfamily Households$40,123$43,333

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Jefferson County, New York.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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