Jefferson County, Pennsylvania
County
Overview
- County Name
- Jefferson County
- State
- Pennsylvania
- FIPS Code
- 42065
- State FIPS
- 42
- County FIPS
- 065
Geography
- Land Area
- 652.44 sq mi
- Water Area
- 4.36 sq mi
- Total Area
- 656.80 sq mi
- Latitude
- 41.138028
- Longitude
- -79.012419
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 43,736
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 34,380
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 43,306 | 99.0% |
| Hispanic | 431 | 1.0% |
| White | 42,500 | 97.2% |
| Black | 145 | 0.3% |
| Asian | 23 | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 22 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 34 | 0.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 34,100 | 99.2% |
| Hispanic | 281 | 0.8% |
| White | 33,621 | 97.8% |
| Black | 217 | 0.6% |
| Asian | 43 | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 177 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 33 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 43,864
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $60,200
- Poverty Rate
- 13.9%
- Population Below Poverty
- 6,081
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 42,057 | 95.9% |
| Black | 157 | 0.4% |
| Asian | 121 | 0.3% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 25,990
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 5,702 | 21.9% |
| Republican | 17,577 | 67.6% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 2,034 | 7.8% |
| Other | 206 | 0.8% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 12,913 | 49.7% |
| Female | 13,060 | 50.3% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 21,923 | 84.4% |
| Hispanic | 203 | 0.8% |
| Black | 16 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 202 | 0.8% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 17,459
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 67.2%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 14,761 | 67.3% |
| Hispanic | 119 | 58.6% |
| Black | 9 | 56.3% |
| Asian | 123 | 60.9% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 8,626 | 66.8% |
| Female | 8,820 | 67.5% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 14,407 (45.7%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 5,767 (18.2%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 22,085
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $138,281
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $771
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 80.5%
- Public Transit
- 0.2%
- Work From Home
- 5.6%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 28.3%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.