Jefferson County, New York

Total Population: 116,130

County Seat: Watertown

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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 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)80.8%
Hispanic or Latino7.3%
Two or More Races4.9%
Black (Non-Hispanic)4.6%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)1.8%
Other Race0.3%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.1%

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 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

91.3%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

25.7%

Enrolled in College (18+)

7.6%

Economics

6 fields

Median 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 fields

Median 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.