Jefferson, North Carolina Population 2022
Jefferson is a city located in Ashe County North Carolina. Jefferson has a 2020 population of 1,624. Jefferson is currently growing at a rate of 0.06% annually and its population has increased by 0.12% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,622 in 2010.
The average household income in Jefferson is $37,112 with a poverty rate of 31.17%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $565 per month, and the median house value is $160,900. The median age in Jefferson is 49.3 years, 48.6 years for males, and 50.6 years for females.
Jefferson Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Jeffersonwas:
- White: 92.48%
- Two or more races: 3.42%
- Black or African American: 2.36%
- Other race: 1.18%
- Native American: 0.56%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,488 | 92.48% |
| Black or African American | 38 | 2.36% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 9 | 0.56% |
| Some Other Race | 19 | 1.18% |
| Two or More Races | 55 | 3.42% |
Jefferson Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 687 | 2.01 | 48 |
| Married | 250 | 2.67 | 82 |
| Male | 8 | 4 | 0 |
| Female | 109 | 2.91 | 26.6 |
| Non Family | 320 | 1.15 | 30 |
2.72
Average Family Size
2.01
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 94 | 7.62% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 83 | 6.73% |
| High School Graduate | 439 | 35.58% |
| Some College | 320 | 25.93% |
| Associates Degree | 129 | 10.45% |
| Bachelors Degree | 129 | 10.45% |
| Graduate Degree | 40 | 3.24% |
Jefferson Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,126 | 973 | 168 |
| 2+ Races | 10 | 10 | 1 |
| Hispanic | 71 | 51 | 1 |
| Native American | 9 | 9 | |
| Other Race | 19 | 19 | |
| Black | 22 | 18 |
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 white people with a rate of 14.92%.
Jefferson Language by Age
Jefferson Language
91.77% of Jefferson residents speak only English, while 8.23% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.73% of the population.
Jefferson Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 11 | 6 | 54.55% |
| Hispanic | 111 | 55 | 49.55% |
| Multiple | 55 | 21 | 38.18% |
| White | 1,218 | 356 | 29.23% |
| Other | NaN% |
31.17%
Overall Poverty Rate
27.41%
Male Poverty Rate
34.51%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Jefferson
The race most likely to be in poverty in Jefferson is Black, with 54.55% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Jefferson is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 12.67%. Among those working part-time, it was 37.11%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 33.72%.
Jefferson Marital Status
Marriage Rates
45.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.1%
Male Marriage Rate
39.0%
Female Marriage Rate
Jefferson Married by Age and Sex
Jefferson Marriage
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 45-54.
Jefferson Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 90 | 7.13% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 10.00% |
| Hispanic | 1 | 1.02% |
Jefferson Veterans by Education
23.68%
Veteran Poverty Rate
44.74%
Veteran Disability Rate
49.2%
Labor Force Participation
46.7%
Employment Rate
5.1%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
66.07%
Born in Jefferson
94.22%
Native Born
5.78%
Foreign Born
4.16%
Non Citizen
1.62%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
94.22% of Jefferson residents were born in the United States, with 66.07% having been born in North Carolina. 4.16% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,611 | 0.00% | |
| 2011 | 1,612 | 1 | 0.06% |
| 2012 | 1,613 | 1 | 0.06% |
| 2013 | 1,614 | 1 | 0.06% |
| 2014 | 1,615 | 1 | 0.06% |
| 2015 | 1,616 | 1 | 0.06% |
| 2016 | 1,617 | 1 | 0.06% |
| 2017 | 1,618 | 1 | 0.06% |
| 2018 | 1,619 | 1 | 0.06% |
| 2019 | 1,620 | 1 | 0.06% |
| 2020 | 1,622 | 2 | 0.12% |
| 2021 | 1,623 | 1 | 0.06% |
| 2022 | 1,624 | 1 | 0.06% |