State
Land Area
2.1 sq mi
Density
753.5/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.84%
Growth Since 2010
-2.73%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Jefferson is a city located in North Carolina. With a 2020 population of 1,567, it is the 282nd largest city in North Carolina and the 8551st largest city in the United States. Jefferson is currently growing at a rate of 0.84% annually but its population has decreased by -2.73% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,611 in 2010. Jefferson reached it's highest population of 1,603 in 2010. Spanning over 2 miles, Jefferson has a population density of 754 people per square mile.
The average household income in Jefferson is $37,046 with a poverty rate of 33.52%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $535 per month, and the median house value is $175,700. The median age in Jefferson is 47.1 years, 47.6 years for males, and 46.3 years for females. For every 100 females there are 87.6 males.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Jefferson was:
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,279 | 90.07% |
| Black or African American | 93 | 6.55% |
| Two or More Races | 25 | 1.76% |
| Some Other Race | 14 | 0.99% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 9 | 0.63% |
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 596 | 1.99 | 40.9 |
| Non Family | 252 | 1.06 | 29 |
| Married | 197 | 2.78 | 73.6 |
| Female | 120 | 2.63 | 21.7 |
| Male | 27 | 2.15 | 0 |
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 107 | 10.50% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 125 | 12.27% |
| High School Graduate | 325 | 31.89% |
| Some College | 179 | 17.57% |
| Associates Degree | 93 | 9.13% |
| Bachelors Degree | 166 | 16.29% |
| Graduate Degree | 24 | 2.36% |
| Name | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 878 | 711 | 164 |
| Black | 84 | 44 | 26 |
| Hispanic | 45 | 23 | |
| Other Race | 14 | 14 | |
| Native American | 9 | 9 | |
| Multiple Races | 5 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 30.95%.
93.72% of Jefferson residents speak only English, while 6.28% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.57% of the population.
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,114 | 364 | 32.68% |
| Multiple | 25 | 19 | 76.00% |
| Black | 36 | 17 | 47.22% |
| Hispanic | 52 | 14 | 26.92% |
33.52%
Overall Poverty Rate
29.20%
Male Poverty Rate
37.04%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Jefferson is Multiple, with 76.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Jefferson is Hispanic, with 26.92% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.29%. Among those working part-time, it was 38.49%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 38.57%.
41.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.2%
Male Marriage Rate
38.3%
Female Marriage Rate
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 102 | 9.83% |
23.08%
Veteran Poverty Rate
44.87%
Veteran Disability Rate
48.7%
Labor Force Participation
45.3%
Employment Rate
6.9%
Unemployment Rate
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
95.77%
Native Born
4.23%
Foreign Born
1.34%
Non Citizen
95.77% of Jefferson residents were born in the United States, with 73.31% having been born in North Carolina. 1.34% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,567 | 13 | 0.84% |
| 2019 | 1,554 | 13 | 0.84% |
| 2018 | 1,541 | 13 | 0.85% |
| 2017 | 1,528 | 13 | 0.86% |
| 2016 | 1,515 | -12 | -0.79% |
| 2015 | 1,527 | -8 | -0.52% |
| 2014 | 1,535 | 7 | 0.46% |
| 2013 | 1,528 | -53 | -3.35% |
| 2012 | 1,581 | -3 | -0.19% |
| 2011 | 1,584 | -19 | -1.19% |
| 2010 | 1,603 | 0.00% |