Jefferson County, NY

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2021 Population

117,634

5.54% 1-year growth

US Senator

Chuck Schumer

Democratic Party

US Senator

Kirsten Gillibrand

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

32.9

0.305% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

13.1%

8.52% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$58,271

6.48% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$154,000

2.6% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

43,850

2.43% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Jefferson County, NY had a population of 118k people with a median age of 32.9 and a median household income of $58,271. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Jefferson County, NY grew from 111,454 to 117,634, a 5.54% increase and its median household income grew from $54,726 to $58,271, a 6.48% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Jefferson County, NY are White (Non-Hispanic) (80.9%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (5.51%), White (Hispanic) (3.91%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.76%), and Other (Hispanic) (1.63%).

None of the households in Jefferson County, NY reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.2% of the residents in Jefferson County, NY are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Jefferson County, NY are Jefferson Community College (458 degrees awarded in 2021) and Jefferson Lewis BOCES-Practical Nursing Program (20 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Jefferson County, NY was $154,000, and the homeownership rate was 55.2%.

Most people in Jefferson County, NY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Jefferson County, NY was 2 cars per household.

Jefferson County, NY borders Cayuga County, NY, Lewis County, NY, Oswego County, NY, and St. Lawrence County, NY.

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Population & Diversity

Jefferson County, NY is home to a population of 118k people, from which 98.2% are citizens. As of 2021, 4.48% of Jefferson County, NY residents were born outside of the country (5.27k people).

In 2021, there were 14.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (95.1k people) in Jefferson County, NY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.49k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 4.6k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.2%

2021 Citizenship

98.2%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.2% of Jefferson County, NY residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Jefferson County, NY was 98.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Jefferson County, NY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Jefferson County, NY

White (Non-Hispanic)
95.1k ± 211
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
6.49k ± 376
White (Hispanic)
4.6k ± 552

7.73%

Hispanic Population

9.09k people

7.73% of the people in Jefferson County, NY are hispanic (9.09k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Jefferson County, NY as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for New York.

Most Common Origin

Dominican Republic
512,419 ± 17,349 people
China
414,157 ± 15,637 people
Jamaica
233,946 ± 11,806 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of New York was Dominican Republic, the natal country of 512,419 New York residents, followed by China with 414,157 and Jamaica with 233,946.

Foreign-Born Population

4.48%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

5.27k people

4.3%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

4.79k people

As of 2021, 4.48% of Jefferson County, NY residents (5.27k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Jefferson County, NY was 4.3%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Jefferson County, NY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
4,622 ± 582
Vietnam
1,881 ± 226
Gulf War (1990s)
1,165 ± 238

Jefferson County, NY has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 2.46 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Jefferson County, NY employs 43.9k people. The largest industries in Jefferson County, NY are Health Care & Social Assistance (6,909 people), Retail Trade (6,423 people), and Educational Services (4,820 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($67,801), Public Administration ($55,975), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($50,455).

Males in New York have an average income that is 1.28 times higher than the average income of females, which is $70,847. The income inequality in New York (measured using the Gini index) is 0.493, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

43.9k

2021 Value

± 1,436

2.43%

1 Year growth

± 4.48%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Jefferson County, NY grew at a rate of 2.43%, from 42.8k employees to 43.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Jefferson County, NY, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (4,902 people), Sales & Related Occupations (4,857 people), and Management Occupations (3,650 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Jefferson County, NY.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in New York (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

43.9k

2021 Value

± 1,436

2.43%

1 Year growth

± 4.48%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Jefferson County, NY grew at a rate of 2.43%, from 42.8k employees to 43.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Jefferson County, NY, are Health Care & Social Assistance (6,909 people), Retail Trade (6,423 people), and Educational Services (4,820 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Jefferson County, NY, though some of these residents may live in Jefferson County, NY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$43,254

Median earning men ± $1,961

$30,445

Median earning women ± $1,212

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($60,454), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($55,404), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($51,173).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($46,616), Wholesale Trade ($46,279), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($45,351).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in New York. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in New York.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

915
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
583
Retail Trade
529
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$629k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$346k
Manufacturing
$218k
Retail Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from New York to other states, or from other states to New York.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound New York product (by dollars) was Misc. mfg. prods. with $158B, followed by Mixed freight ($72.3B) and Electronics ($71.2B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound New York products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for New York.

$810B

2020 Value in New York

$1.62T

Projected 2050 Value in New York

100% growth

In 2020, total outbound New York trade was $810B. This is expected to increase 100% to $1.62T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound New York trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from New York to other states, or from other states to New York.

Most Common Trade Partners

New Jersey
$65.9B
Pennsylvania
$49.6B
California
$30.8B

In 2020, the top outbound New York domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New Jersey with $65.9B, followed by Pennsylvania with $49.6B and California and $30.8B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that New York shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Jefferson County, NY went to Donald J. Trump with 58.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (39.2%), followed by Other (1.49%).

Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand are the senators currently representing the state of New York. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

New York is currently represented by 26 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (58.1%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (39.2%)
Democratic Party
Other (1.49%)
Green and Other Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Jefferson County, NY went to Donald J. Trump with 58.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (39.2%), followed by Other (1.49%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Jefferson County, NY for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from New York

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Chuck Schumer

Senator from New York

Assumed office on January 3, 1999

Kirsten Gillibrand

Senator from New York

Assumed office on January 26, 2009
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Hillary Clinton, who had become Secretary of State.

Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand are the senators currently representing New York.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in New York over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from New York

New York is currently represented by 26 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for New York have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Jefferson County, NY awarded 478 degrees. The student population of Jefferson County, NY in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 860 male students and 1,526 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Jefferson County, NY are White (351 and 73.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (45 and 9.47%), Black or African American (31 and 6.53%), and Two or More Races (25 and 5.26%).

The largest universities in Jefferson County, NY by number of degrees awarded are Jefferson Community College (458 and 95.8%) and Jefferson Lewis BOCES-Practical Nursing Program (20 and 4.18%).

The most popular majors in Jefferson County, NY are Humanistic Studies (76 and 15.9%), General Studies (62 and 13%), and Registered Nursing (50 and 10.5%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

Measure

In 2017 in Jefferson County, NY, the percentage of applicants admitted was 88%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 63.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 2,386 (36% men and 64% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 2,386 students enrolled in Jefferson County, NY, 36% men and 64% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,721 records, of which 65.7% were women and 34.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Humanistic Studies
76 degrees awarded
General Studies
62 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
50 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Jefferson County, NY was Humanistic Studies with 76 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Jefferson County, NY according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Jefferson Community College
458 degrees awarded
Jefferson Lewis BOCES-Practical Nursing Program
20 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Jefferson Community College with 458 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 148 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Jefferson County, NY, which is 0.448 times less than the 330 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 351 degrees mean that there were 7.8 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 45 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, less-than 2-year ($18,481) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($672) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,500) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 1.52% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.63% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (4.08M), Bachelors Degree (3.3M), and Some college (2.84M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Jefferson County, NY was $154,000 in 2021, which is 0.629 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $150,100 to $154,000, a 2.6% increase. The homeownership rate in Jefferson County, NY is 55.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Jefferson County, NY have an average commute time of 18.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Jefferson County, NY is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Jefferson County, NY is $58,271. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Jefferson County, NY was Census Tract 624 with a value of $81,612, followed by Census Tract 616 and Census Tract 625, with respective values of $73,903 and $73,661.

In 2022, 13.1% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Jefferson County, NY. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 0.972%.

Housing

Property

$154,000

Median Property Value 2021

±$3,943

$25,121

Median Property Taxes

±$942

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Jefferson County, NY the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Jefferson County, NY compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

55.2%

Homeownership

2021

64%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 55.2% of the housing units in Jefferson County, NY were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 55.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Jefferson County, NY compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 624
Census Tract 616
Census Tract 625

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Jefferson County, NY was Census Tract 624 with a value of $81,612, followed by Census Tract 616 and Census Tract 625, with respective values of $73,903 and $73,661.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Jefferson County, NY colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$58,271

Median Household Income

± $2,276

45.5k

Number of Households

± 1,480

In 2021, the median household income of the 45.5k households in Jefferson County, NY grew to $58,271 from the previous year's value of $54,726.

The following chart displays the households in Jefferson County, NY distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Jefferson County, NY is from New York.

0.493

2021 Wage GINI in New York

0.494

2020 Wage GINI in New York

In 2021, the income inequality in New York was 0.493 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.136% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for New York was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in New York in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in New York across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (78%)
Carpooled (7.98%)
Worked At Home (6.75%)

In 2021, 78% of workers in Jefferson County, NY drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.98%) and those who worked at home (6.75%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

18.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Jefferson County, NY have a shorter commute time (18.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.4% of the workforce in Jefferson County, NY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Jefferson County, NY compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Jefferson County, NY distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Jefferson County, NY have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 13.1% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Jefferson County, NY. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 0.972%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

13.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Jefferson County, NY (14.5k out of 111k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Jefferson County, NY is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 17.8% of the children was living in poverty in Jefferson County, NY. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 6%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 213 in Jefferson County, NY. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 36.4 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

95.1% of the population of Jefferson County, NY has health coverage, with 33.7% on employee plans, 21.3% on Medicaid, 10.3% on Medicare, 15.9% on non-group plans, and 13.8% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Jefferson County, NY see 1801 patients per year on average, which represents a 8.16% decrease from the previous year (1961 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1039 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 426 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.5% were men and 52.5% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,801 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Jefferson County, NY

Primary care physicians in Jefferson County, NY see an average of 1,801 patients per year. This represents a 8.16% decrease from the previous year (1,961 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Jefferson County, NY in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 28.2% under 18 years, 21.3% between 18 and 34 years, 35.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.5% were men and 52.5% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

4.95%

Uninsured

33.7%

Employer Coverage

21.3%

Medicaid

10.3%

Medicare

15.9%

Non-Group

13.8%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Jefferson County, NY grew by 3.36% from 4.79% to 4.95%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Jefferson County, NY changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 62.1 in Jefferson County, NY.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Jefferson County, NY.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 33.5% in Jefferson County, NY.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Jefferson County, NY.

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