Jefferson County's estimated 2026 population is 63,468 with a growth rate of -0.34% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Jefferson County is the 42nd largest county in Ohio. The 2010 population was 69,669 and has seen a growth of -8.9% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Jefferson County includes 89.64% White, 5.37% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (89.64%)
Black or African American (5.37%)
Two or more races (3.65%)
Other race (0.74%)
Asian (0.56%)
Native American (0.05%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 58,133 | 89.64% |
| Black or African American | 3,485 | 5.37% |
| Two or more races | 2,368 | 3.65% |
| Other race | 477 | 0.74% |
| Asian | 360 | 0.56% |
| Native American | 32 | 0.05% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Jefferson County's average per capita income is $42,187. Household income levels show a median of $56,983. The poverty rate stands at 16.93%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $87,144 | $103,778 |
| Families | $72,474 | $89,093 |
| Households | $56,983 | $72,319 |
| Non Families | $32,394 | $43,477 |
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