Jefferson County, New York Population 2022
Jefferson County, New York's estimated population is 103,738 with a growth rate of -1.92% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Jefferson County, New York is the 26th largest county in New York. The 2010 Population was 116,592 and has seen a growth of -11.02% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1810 | 15,140 | 0.00% | |
| 1820 | 32,952 | 17,812 | 117.65% |
| 1830 | 48,493 | 15,541 | 47.16% |
| 1840 | 60,984 | 12,491 | 25.76% |
| 1850 | 68,153 | 7,169 | 11.76% |
| 1860 | 69,825 | 1,672 | 2.45% |
| 1870 | 65,415 | -4,410 | -6.32% |
| 1880 | 66,103 | 688 | 1.05% |
| 1890 | 68,806 | 2,703 | 4.09% |
| 1900 | 76,748 | 7,942 | 11.54% |
| 1910 | 80,382 | 3,634 | 4.73% |
| 1920 | 82,250 | 1,868 | 2.32% |
| 1930 | 83,574 | 1,324 | 1.61% |
| 1940 | 84,003 | 429 | 0.51% |
| 1950 | 85,521 | 1,518 | 1.81% |
| 1960 | 87,835 | 2,314 | 2.71% |
| 1970 | 88,508 | 673 | 0.77% |
| 1980 | 88,151 | -357 | -0.40% |
| 1990 | 110,943 | 22,792 | 25.86% |
| 2010 | 116,592 | 5,649 | 5.09% |
| 2011 | 117,752 | 1,160 | 0.99% |
| 2012 | 120,235 | 2,483 | 2.11% |
| 2013 | 118,490 | -1,745 | -1.45% |
| 2014 | 117,971 | -519 | -0.44% |
| 2015 | 116,371 | -1,600 | -1.36% |
| 2016 | 112,980 | -3,391 | -2.91% |
| 2017 | 113,157 | 177 | 0.16% |
| 2018 | 111,866 | -1,291 | -1.14% |
| 2019 | 109,834 | -2,032 | -1.82% |
| 2020 | 107,802 | -2,032 | -1.85% |
| 2021 | 105,770 | -2,032 | -1.88% |
| 2022 | 103,738 | -2,032 | -1.92% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 95,294 | 85.50% |
| Black or African American | 6,607 | 5.93% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 493 | 0.44% |
| Asian | 1,883 | 1.69% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 272 | 0.24% |
| Some Other Race | 1,546 | 1.39% |
| Two or More Races | 5,359 | 4.81% |
Jefferson County, New York Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 43,046 | 2.44 | 55.7 |
| Married | 21,698 | 3.02 | 67.5 |
| Male | 2,217 | 3.12 | 56.5 |
| Female | 4,476 | 3.16 | 39.9 |
| Non Family | 14,655 | 1.25 | 43 |
2.95
Average Family Size
2.44
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,939 | 2.73% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 4,473 | 6.31% |
| High School Graduate | 24,464 | 34.51% |
| Some College | 15,309 | 21.59% |
| Associates Degree | 8,779 | 12.38% |
| Bachelors Degree | 9,455 | 13.34% |
| Graduate Degree | 6,477 | 9.14% |
Jefferson County, New York Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1,058 | 961 | 515 |
| Islander | 143 | 143 | 40 |
| White | 60,726 | 55,352 | 13,808 |
| 2+ Races | 2,187 | 2,018 | 459 |
| Black | 3,498 | 3,167 | 680 |
| Hispanic | 3,926 | 3,440 | 563 |
| Other Race | 830 | 641 | 44 |
| Native American | 283 | 237 | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 48.68%.
$37,370
Average Earnings
$45,014
Average Male
$29,081
Average Female
Jefferson County, New York Language by Age
Jefferson County, New York Language
91.51% of Jefferson County, New York residents speak only English, while 8.49% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.12% of the population.
Jefferson County, New York Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 367 | 96 | 26.16% |
| Asian | 1,598 | 404 | 25.28% |
| Hispanic | 7,153 | 1,712 | 23.93% |
| Multiple | 4,773 | 1,097 | 22.98% |
| Black | 4,938 | 1,061 | 21.49% |
| Islander | 236 | 30 | 12.71% |
| White | 87,443 | 11,095 | 12.69% |
| Other | 247 | NaN% |
14.35%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.85%
Male Poverty Rate
15.88%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Jefferson County, New York
The race most likely to be in poverty in Jefferson County, New York is Native, with 26.16% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Jefferson County, New York is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.33%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.43%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.15%.
Jefferson County, New York Marital Status
Marriage Rates
52.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.6%
Male Marriage Rate
54.2%
Female Marriage Rate
Jefferson County, New York Married by Age and Sex
Jefferson County, New York 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 35-44.
Jefferson County, New York Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,352 | 12.56% |
| Black | 787 | 23.00% |
| Native American | 53 | 20.00% |
| Asian | 132 | 11.49% |
| Islander | 49 | 50.52% |
| Other Race | 166 | 19.51% |
| 2+ Races | 290 | 12.40% |
| Hispanic | 489 | 12.87% |
Jefferson County, New York Veterans by Education
8.98%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.30%
Veteran Disability Rate
63.7%
Labor Force Participation
49.2%
Employment Rate
5.8%
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
66.30%
Born in Jefferson County, New York
95.70%
Native Born
4.30%
Foreign Born
1.77%
Non Citizen
2.52%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
95.70% of Jefferson County, New York residents were born in the United States, with 66.30% having been born in New York. 1.77% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
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