Jerusalem town is located in Yates County New York. Jerusalem town has a 2024 population of 4,204. Jerusalem town is currently declining at a rate of -0.24% annually and its population has decreased by -4.19% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,388 in 2020.
The average household income in Jerusalem town is $100,401 with a poverty rate of 12.05%. The median age in Jerusalem town is 30.5 years: 37.5 years for males, and 27.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Jerusalem town was:
White
Asian
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,362 | 2.59 | 82.7 | 17.3 |
| Married | 868 | 3.25 | 89.6 | 10.4 |
| Non Family | 433 | 1.14 | 73.4 | 26.6 |
| Female | 56 | 3.13 | 46.4 | 53.6 |
| Male | 5 | 6.4 | 100 | 0 |
3.16
Average Family Size
2.59
Average Household Size
82.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 68.63%.
All
Male
Female
$40,962
Average Earnings
$51,500
Average Male
$28,854
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
80.13% of Jerusalem town residents speak only English, while 19.87% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 15.4% of the population.
rate
12.05%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.49%
Male Poverty Rate
11.58%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Jerusalem town is Asian, with 48.41% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Jerusalem town is White, with 10.61% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.12%. Among those working part-time, it was 4.51%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.76%.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.7%
Male Marriage Rate
48.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
16.33%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.55%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
52.6%
Labor Force Participation
50.4%
Employment Rate
3.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
83.16%
Born in Jerusalem town
96.25%
Native Born
3.75%
Foreign Born
0.67%
Non Citizen
3.08%
Naturalized
96.25% of Jerusalem town residents were born in the United States, with 83.16% having been born in New York. 0.67% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 4,154 | -10 | -0.24% |
| 2028 | 4,164 | -10 | -0.24% |
| 2027 | 4,174 | -10 | -0.24% |
| 2026 | 4,184 | -10 | -0.24% |
| 2025 | 4,194 | -10 | -0.24% |
| 2024 | 4,204 | -10 | -0.24% |
| 2023 | 4,214 | -10 | -0.24% |
| 2022 | 4,224 | -84 | -1.95% |
| 2021 | 4,308 | -80 | -1.82% |
| 2020 | 4,388 | -133 | -2.94% |
| 2019 | 4,521 | -22 | -0.48% |
| 2018 | 4,543 | 43 | 0.96% |
| 2017 | 4,500 | -3 | -0.07% |
| 2016 | 4,503 | -8 | -0.18% |
| 2015 | 4,511 | 58 | 1.3% |
| 2014 | 4,453 | -14 | -0.31% |
| 2013 | 4,467 | -48 | -1.06% |
| 2012 | 4,515 | -44 | -0.97% |
| 2011 | 4,559 | 87 | 1.95% |
| 2010 | 4,472 | 0 | 0% |