Jefferson County, New York
Total Population: 116,130
County Seat: Watertown
Median Home Value
$181,000
Owner-occupied units
Median Household Income
$64,978
Across all households
Median Age
33.2 yrs
Across all residents
Bachelor's Degree+
25.7%
Adults 25 and older
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
Under 18 Years
24.0%
65 Years and Over
14.6%
Male
52.6%
Female
47.4%
U.S. Citizens (18+)
97.9%
No Health Insurance
5.8%
Education
3 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
91.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
25.7%
Enrolled in College (18+)
7.6%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian Household Income
$64,978
Mean Household Income
$84,530
Per Capita Income
$34,603
Unemployment Rate (16+)
5.2%
In Labor Force (19–64)
74.9%
SNAP / Food Stamps
16.4%
Housing & Households
13 fieldsMedian Home Value
$181,000
Median Rent
$1,214/mo
Total Housing Units
61,721
Owner-Occupied
54.1%
Renter-Occupied
45.9%
Vacancy Rate
24.3%
Married Couple Households
49.6%
Cohabiting Couple Households
9.1%
Male Householder, No Partner
19.5%
Female Householder, No Partner
21.7%
Average Household Size
2.38
Broadband Internet Access
89.4%
Housing Built Since 2010
8.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 36045.