State
County
Land Area (mi²)
2.5 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,170.10/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.37%
Growth Since 2010
-4.87%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Jefferson, Ohio Population 2021
2,968
Jefferson is a city located in Ashtabula County Ohio. It is also the county seat of Ashtabula County. With a 2020 population of 2,968, it is the 335th largest city in Ohio and the 6293rd largest city in the United States . Jefferson is currently declining at a rate of -0.37% annually and its population has decreased by -4.87% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,120 in 2010. Jefferson reached it's highest population of in . Spanning over 3 miles, Jefferson has a population density of 1,170 people per square mile.
The average household income in Jefferson is $64,581 with a poverty rate of 22.96%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $714 per month, and the median house value is $134,300. The median age in Jefferson is 37.6 years, 33.1 years for males, and 44.8 years for females.
Jefferson Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Jeffersonwas:
- White: 96.62%
- Two or more races: 1.15%
- Other race: 0.99%
- Asian: 0.65%
- Black or African American: 0.59%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Jefferson, Ohio is 2,968 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 2,990.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 3,120.
Jefferson, Ohio Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,433 | 96.62% |
| Two or More Races | 41 | 1.15% |
| Some Other Race | 35 | 0.99% |
| Asian | 23 | 0.65% |
| Black or African American | 21 | 0.59% |
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Jefferson Population by Race
Jefferson Population Pyramid $2021
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Jefferson Population by Age
Jefferson Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,384 | 2.45 | 71.2 |
| Non Family | 651 | 1.4 | 69.3 |
| Married | 494 | 3.37 | 92.3 |
| Female | 140 | 3.31 | 29.3 |
| Male | 99 | 3.62 | 38.4 |
3.23
Average Family Size
2.45
Average Household Size
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Jefferson Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 45 | 1.91% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 196 | 8.31% |
| High School Graduate | 876 | 37.12% |
| Some College | 689 | 29.19% |
| Associates Degree | 243 | 10.30% |
| Bachelors Degree | 183 | 7.75% |
| Graduate Degree | 128 | 5.42% |
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Jefferson Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Jefferson Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,232 | 1,998 | 288 |
| Hispanic | 71 | 71 | |
| Other Race | 35 | 35 | |
| Asian | 23 | 23 | 23 |
| Black | 21 | 14 | |
| 2+ Races | 13 | 13 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
Jefferson Educational Attainment by Race
Jefferson Earnings by Educational Attainment
Jefferson Language by Age
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Jefferson Language
95.72% of Jefferson residents speak only English, while 4.28% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.57% of the population.
Jefferson Language
22.96%
Overall Poverty Rate
24.22%
Male Poverty Rate
21.61%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Jefferson
The race most likely to be in poverty in Jefferson is White, with 23.98% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Jefferson is White, with 23.98% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.17%. Among those working part-time, it was 28.66%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.21%.
Jefferson Poverty
Jefferson Poverty Rate by Education
Jefferson Marital Status
Marriage Rates
39.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
36.7%
Male Marriage Rate
42.2%
Female Marriage Rate
Jefferson Married by Age and Sex
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Jefferson Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Jefferson Marital Status by Race
Jefferson Marital Status
Jefferson Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 307 | 11.90% |
Jefferson Veterans by Race
Jefferson Veterans by Education
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3.58%
Veteran Poverty Rate
16.61%
Veteran Disability Rate
Jefferson Veterans by Education
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64.8%
Labor Force Participation
61.6%
Employment Rate
4.9%
Unemployment Rate
Jefferson Employment by Age
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Jefferson Employment by Race
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Jefferson Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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81.17%
Born in Jefferson
97.41%
Native Born
2.59%
Foreign Born
0.51%
Non Citizen
2.08%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.41% of Jefferson residents were born in the United States, with 81.17% having been born in Ohio. 0.51% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Jefferson Place of Birth
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,968 | -11 | -0.37% |
| 2020 | 2,979 | -11 | -0.37% |
| 2019 | 2,990 | -11 | -0.37% |
| 2018 | 3,001 | -3 | -0.10% |
| 2017 | 3,004 | -11 | -0.36% |
| 2016 | 3,015 | -8 | -0.26% |
| 2015 | 3,023 | -17 | -0.56% |
| 2014 | 3,040 | -20 | -0.65% |
| 2013 | 3,060 | -17 | -0.55% |
| 2012 | 3,077 | -29 | -0.93% |
| 2011 | 3,106 | -8 | -0.26% |
| 2010 | 3,114 | -458 | -1.36% |
| 2000 | 3,572 | 241 | 0.70% |
| 1990 | 3,331 | 379 | 1.22% |
| 1980 | 2,952 | 0.00% |