Jefferson Population

1850–2026

3,135

2026 projection

2.8% since 2020 (decrease)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Jefferson. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20263,135-130.41%
20253,148-150.47%
20243,163-80.25%
20233,171-90.28%
20223,180-250.78%
20213,205-210.65%
20203,226+160.50%
20193,210+100.31%
20183,200+180.57%
20173,182+150.47%

Showing 10 of 33 years.

The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Jefferson has a population change lower than Ashtabula County, Ohio, and the U.S.

  • United States+3.1%
  • Ohio+0.9%
  • Ashtabula County−0.8%
  • Jefferson−2.0%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Jefferson Demographics

49.3median age

Median age

Female55.8 yrs
Male33.4 yrs

Adults

2,722
961 seniors (65+) · 35% of adults1,761 other adults

Sex

Female 54.6% · 1,924Male 45.4% · 1,598

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 35 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Jefferson Income

$53,333median household income

Median household income

$53,333

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$48,613

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

6.5%

About 1 in 15 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Jefferson Marital Status

47% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married47%47%48%
Never married22%27%17%
Divorced15%14%15%
Widowed16%12%20%
Separated<1%<1%0%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201