Jefferson County, New York
Jefferson County is home to 115,040 people. 13.7% of residents live below the poverty line, close to the New York rate (14.0%). The median household income is $66,301.
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| Measure | Value | New York | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 115,040 | 19,852,366 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $66,301 | $85,974 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 13.7% | 14.0% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 18.8% | 18.3% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 5.5% | 5.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26.5% | 40.2% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $188,200 | $423,800 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $1,213 | $1,621 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 47.9% | 52.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 4.6% | 22.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 33.7 years | 39.8 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
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Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.