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Jefferson, New York Population

The population of Jefferson town is 1,355, according to the U.S. Census Bureau ACS estimates.
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Updated Jun 23, 2023
Overview
1,355
Total Population
52.1
Median age
48.86%
Female population %
104.7:100
Gender ratio (M:F)
45-49 years
Largest age group
55.2
Total dependency ratio
White
Largest racial group
15
Hispanic population

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2021

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Age

Jefferson town's population is old compared to the rest of the country:

  • The median age in Jefferson town is 52.1, compared to 38.8 nationwide, according to the American Community Survey 2017 - 2021 5 Year estimates.
  • Jefferson town's population under 18 was 14.61%, compared to the 22.51% nationwide.
  • Jefferson town's elderly or the senior population (over 65 age) was 25.83% as compared to 16.04% nationwide.
  • Of the total population in Jefferson town, 9.74% were under the age of 15, 12.92% aged 15 to 29, 51.51% aged 30 to 64, 21.92% aged 65 to 84, and 3.91% were 85 years of age and older.
The graph shows Jefferson town's population by age group, with age group on x-axis and the respective age group's percent of the total population on y-axis
Jefferson, New York population by age group. The largest age group was 45-49 years with a poulation of 164 (12.10% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

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Gender

There are 31 less females than males in Jefferson town:

  • The female percentage in the USA is 50.50% while the male percentage is 49.50%, compared to 48.86% females and 51.14% males in Jefferson, New York.
  • The Jefferson, New York gender ratio is 104.7:100 i.e. 104.7 men to 100 women (1.047).
  • For male population, the largest age group is 45-49 years with a population of 87.
  • For the female population, the largest age group is 50-54 years with a population of 88.
The grouped bar chart shows Jefferson, New York population by age and gender across 18 age groups, defined between the age of 0 and 85 and above. The female population is shown in pink color bar and male population is shown in blue color bar. Age group is plotted on x axis and population on y axis.
California population by gender and age. Largest age group (population): Male # 45-49 years (87) | Female # 50-54 years (88). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

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Race / Ethnicity

Jefferson town's population is moderately diverse:

  • Racial distribution of Jefferson town population: 91.96% are White, 2.21% are Asian and 5.83% are multiracial.
  • Jefferson town's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority of White population in the town.
  • By ethnicity, 15 is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 1,34 (98.89% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
  • The largest racial group in Jefferson town is White with a population of 1,246 (91.96% of the total population).
The bar chart shows Jefferson, New York population by race, in percentage. The numbers shown are based on the American Community Survey respondents self identified race. The Hispanic and Latino population is spread across the races identified and not as a separate race category.
Jefferson, New York population by race. The largest racial group in Jefferson town is White with a population of 1,246 (91.96% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

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Year by year

Jefferson town's population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline:

  • The peak population was 1,443 in the year 2019
  • From 2000 to 2010, Jefferson town's population increased by 134 (10.57%), as compared to the national growth of 9.63%.
  • From 2010 to 2020, Jefferson town's population decreased by 69 (4.92%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.
  • Between the year 2000 and 2022, Jefferson town's population was lowest in year 2009 at 1,217.
The graph shows Jefferson town's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Jefferson town's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 1,343. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

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