Jefferson County Summary

Life in Jefferson County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Jefferson County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Jefferson County:

  • The population in Jefferson County is 44,099.

  • The median home value in Jefferson County is $119,033.

  • The median income in Jefferson County is $56,898.

  • The median rent in Jefferson County is $746.

  • The unemployment rate in Jefferson County is 4.7%.

  • The poverty rate in Jefferson County is 15.3%.

  • The average high in Jefferson County is 64.2° and there are 109.8 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Jefferson County

List Of Cities & Towns in Jefferson County

Punxsutawney, PA Population 5,689

Brookville, PA Population 3,959

Reynoldsville, PA Population 2,622

Brockway, PA Population 2,044

Falls Creek, PA Population 1,084

Sykesville, PA Population 978

Big Run, PA Population 498

Summerville, PA Population 458

Corsica, PA Population 406

Crenshaw, PA Population 217

Timblin, PA Population 187

Worthville, PA Population 49

Map Of Jefferson County

Jefferson County, PA Weather

  • The average high in Jefferson County is 64.2°.

  • There are 77.04 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 109.8 inches of rain each year with 16.7 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 3:43 hours of sun each day in Jefferson County.

StatJefferson County
Mean High64.2
Nice Days77.04
Rainfall109.8
Snowfall16.7
Sunny Hours3:43
64.2°
Average High
109.8
Inches of Rain

Jefferson County Photos

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Jefferson County Demographics

Population over time in Jefferson County

The current population in Jefferson County is 44,099. The population has increased 1.5% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2023 44,491 2.1%
2022 43,570 -0.6%
2021 43,846 -

Gender in Jefferson County

  • Jefferson County is 49.9% female with 22,026 female residents.

  • Jefferson County is 50.1% male with 22,072 male residents.

Female
49.9% (22,026)
Male
50.1% (22,072)
Gender Jefferson County PA USA
Female 49.9% 50.7% 50.5%
Male 50.1% 49.3% 49.5%

Race / Ethnicity in Jefferson County

Jefferson County is:

  • 96.1% White with 42,358 White residents.

  • 0.4% African American with 189 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 23 American Indian residents.

  • 0.2% Asian with 109 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.3% Other with 118 Other residents.

  • 2.0% Two Or More with 869 Two Or More residents.

  • 1.0% Hispanic with 433 Hispanic residents.

White
96.1% (42,358)
African American
0.4% (189)
American Indian
0.1% (23)
Asian
0.2% (109)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.3% (118)
Two Or More
2.0% (869)
Hispanic
1.0% (433)

Table: Jefferson County By Race

Race Jefferson County PA USA
White 96.1% 73.8% 58.2%
African American 0.4% 10.3% 12.0%
American Indian 0.1% 0.1% 0.5%
Asian 0.2% 3.7% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.3% 0.4% 0.5%
Two Or More 2.0% 3.3% 3.9%
Hispanic 1.0% 8.4% 19.0%

Household Income For Jefferson County, Pennsylvania

  • 6.9% of households in Jefferson County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 4.3% of households in Jefferson County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 8.9% of households in Jefferson County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 9.4% of households in Jefferson County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 15.2% of households in Jefferson County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 19.0% of households in Jefferson County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 13.3% of households in Jefferson County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 14.7% of households in Jefferson County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 4.4% of households in Jefferson County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 3.9% of households in Jefferson County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
6.9% (3,034)
$10,000 to $14,999
4.3% (1,901)
$15,000 to $24,999
8.9% (3,943)
$25,000 to $34,999
9.4% (4,136)
$35,000 to $49,999
15.2% (6,721)
$50,000 to $74,999
19.0% (8,363)
$75,000 to $99,999
13.3% (5,861)
$100,000 to $149,999
14.7% (6,474)
$150,000 to $199,999
4.4% (1,959)
$200,000 or more
3.9% (1,702)
Income Jefferson County PA USA
Less than $10,000 6.9% 4.8% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 4.3% 3.7% 3.6%
$15,000 to $24,999 8.9% 7.0% 6.6%
$25,000 to $34,999 9.4% 7.1% 6.8%
$35,000 to $49,999 15.2% 10.7% 10.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 19.0% 16.1% 15.7%
$75,000 to $99,999 13.3% 12.9% 12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999 14.7% 17.6% 17.4%
$150,000 to $199,999 4.4% 9.0% 9.3%
$200,000 or more 3.9% 11.1% 12.6%

Highest level of educational attainment in Jefferson County for adults over 25

  • 3.0% of adults in Jefferson County completed < 9th grade.

  • 5.0% of adults in Jefferson County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 52.0% of adults in Jefferson County completed high school / ged.

  • 12.0% of adults in Jefferson County completed some college.

  • 10.0% of adults in Jefferson County completed associate's degree.

  • 12.0% of adults in Jefferson County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 4.0% of adults in Jefferson County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Jefferson County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Jefferson County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
3% (1,322)
9-12th Grade
5% (2,204)
High School / GED
52% (22,931)
Some College
12% (5,291)
Associate's Degree
10% (4,409)
Bachelor's Degree
12% (5,291)
Master's Degree
4% (1,763)
Professional Degree
1% (440)
Doctorate Degree
1% (440)
Education Jefferson County PA USA
< 9th Grade 3% 3% 5%
9-12th Grade 5% 5% 6%
High School / GED 52% 33% 26%
Some College 12% 15% 19%
Associate's Degree 10% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 12% 21% 21%
Master's Degree 4% 10% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 2% 2%

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