Jefferson township is located in Ashtabula County Ohio. Jefferson township has a 2024 population of 3,198. Jefferson township is currently growing at a rate of 0.06% annually but its population has decreased by -0.84% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,225 in 2020.
The average household income in Jefferson township is $72,382 with a poverty rate of 16.73%. The median age in Jefferson township is 43.1 years: 43.3 years for males, and 42 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Jefferson township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,156 | 97.86% |
| Two or more races | 44 | 1.36% |
| Asian | 11 | 0.34% |
| Black or African American | 8 | 0.25% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.19% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,324 | 2.38 | 73.3 | 26.7 |
| Married | 725 | 2.95 | 78.6 | 21.4 |
| Non Family | 395 | 1.14 | 72.2 | 27.8 |
| Female | 140 | 2.84 | 56.4 | 43.6 |
| Male | 64 | 2.53 | 57.8 | 42.2 |
2.82
Average Family Size
2.38
Average Household Size
73.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 279 | 11.98% |
| Associates Degree | 297 | 12.76% |
| Bachelors Degree | 261 | 11.21% |
| Graduate Degree | 94 | 4.04% |
| High School Graduate | 892 | 38.32% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 176 | 7.56% |
| Some College | 329 | 14.13% |
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
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,284 | 1,846 | 355 |
| 2+ Races | 28 | 13 | 0 |
| Black | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| Islander | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| Asian | 2 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 15.54%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $55,964 | $55,714 | $57,656 |
| Graduate Degree | $132,500 | $174,018 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $42,750 | $52,303 | $38,194 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $50,529 | $60,091 | $0 |
| Overall | $45,265 | $55,339 | $36,860 |
| Some College | $45,357 | $56,477 | $30,774 |
$45,265
Average Earnings
$55,339
Average Male
$36,860
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.13% of Jefferson township residents speak only English, while 0.87% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.7% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,146 | 507 | 16.12% |
| Multiple | 44 | 21 | 47.73% |
| Islander | 6 | 6 | 100% |
| Black | 8 | 4 | 50% |
16.73%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.22%
Male Poverty Rate
17.22%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Jefferson township is Islander, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Jefferson township is White, with 16.12% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.35%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.94%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.92%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21.32% |
| High School | 12% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 10.7% |
| Some College | 7.03% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 84.85% |
| Male Unemployed | 39.47% |
| Female Employed | 9.07% |
| Male Employed | 4.26% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $86,615 | $85,034 |
| Households | $65,000 | $72,382 |
| Married Families | $95,383 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,885 | $39,801 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
55.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.9%
Male Marriage Rate
54.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
263
Number of Veterans
240
Male Veterans
23
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 79 |
| First Gulf War | 54 |
| Second Gulf War | 42 |
| World War II | 31 |
| Korea | 21 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 82 |
| 65 to 74 | 66 |
| 55 to 64 | 57 |
| 35 to 54 | 30 |
| 18 to 34 | 28 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 260 | 10.51% |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 10.71% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.66%
Veteran Poverty Rate
48.29%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.8%
Labor Force Participation
60%
Employment Rate
4.3%
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
42.14%
Born in Jefferson township
99.35%
Native Born
0.65%
Foreign Born
0.19%
Non Citizen
0.47%
Naturalized
99.35% of Jefferson township residents were born in the United States, with 42.14% having been born in Ohio. 0.19% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,208 | 2 | 0.06% |
| 2028 | 3,206 | 2 | 0.06% |
| 2027 | 3,204 | 2 | 0.06% |
| 2026 | 3,202 | 2 | 0.06% |
| 2025 | 3,200 | 2 | 0.06% |
| 2024 | 3,198 | 2 | 0.06% |
| 2023 | 3,196 | 2 | 0.06% |
| 2022 | 3,194 | -23 | -0.71% |
| 2021 | 3,217 | -8 | -0.25% |
| 2020 | 3,225 | 24 | 0.75% |
| 2019 | 3,201 | -14 | -0.44% |
| 2018 | 3,215 | -8 | -0.25% |
| 2017 | 3,223 | -1 | -0.03% |
| 2016 | 3,224 | -13 | -0.4% |
| 2015 | 3,237 | -16 | -0.49% |
| 2014 | 3,253 | -12 | -0.37% |
| 2013 | 3,265 | -12 | -0.37% |
| 2012 | 3,277 | -13 | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 3,290 | -14 | -0.42% |
| 2010 | 3,304 | 0 | 0% |