Jefferson County, New York
County
Overview
- County Name
- Jefferson County
- State
- New York
- FIPS Code
- 36045
- State FIPS
- 36
- County FIPS
- 045
Geography
- Land Area
- 1267.93 sq mi
- Water Area
- 588.63 sq mi
- Total Area
- 1856.56 sq mi
- Latitude
- 43.996389
- Longitude
- -76.052968
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 112,953
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 85,554
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 104,929 | 92.9% |
| Hispanic | 8,022 | 7.1% |
| White | 93,063 | 82.4% |
| Black | 4,816 | 4.3% |
| Asian | 1,627 | 1.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 130 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 269 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 968 | 0.9% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 80,500 | 94.1% |
| Hispanic | 5,051 | 5.9% |
| White | 72,502 | 84.7% |
| Black | 5,121 | 6.0% |
| Asian | 1,437 | 1.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 686 | 0.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 206 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 557 | 0.7% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 115,040
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $69,187
- Poverty Rate
- 13.1%
- Population Below Poverty
- 15,052
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 94,857 | 82.5% |
| Black | 5,521 | 4.8% |
| Asian | 2,189 | 1.9% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 59,551
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 15,335 | 25.8% |
| Republican | 25,004 | 42.0% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 15,406 | 25.9% |
| Other | 29 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 28,855 | 48.5% |
| Female | 30,694 | 51.5% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 50,041 | 84.0% |
| Hispanic | 2,157 | 3.6% |
| Black | 720 | 1.2% |
| Asian | 406 | 0.7% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 30,757
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 51.6%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 26,880 | 53.7% |
| Hispanic | 529 | 24.5% |
| Black | 214 | 29.7% |
| Asian | 113 | 27.8% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 15,283 | 53.0% |
| Female | 15,473 | 50.4% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 19,829 (26.4%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 19,597 (26.4%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 61,862
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $186,800
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,151
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 78.1%
- Public Transit
- 0.3%
- Work From Home
- 7.7%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 31.6%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.