Jefferson County, OH

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2022 Population

65,280

0.518% 1-year decline

US Senator

Sherrod Brown

Democratic Party

US Senator

J. D. Vance

Republican Party

2022 Median Age

44.3

0.673% 1-year decrease

2022 Poverty Rate

18.2%

4.75% 1-year increase

2022 Median Household Income

$53,124

7.95% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$115,100

12% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

28,021

0.441% 1-year decline

About

In 2022, Jefferson County, OH had a population of 65.3k people with a median age of 44.3 and a median household income of $53,124. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Jefferson County, OH declined from 65,620 to 65,280, a −0.518% decrease and its median household income grew from $49,211 to $53,124, a 7.95% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Jefferson County, OH are White (Non-Hispanic) (89.5%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (5.35%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.6%), White (Hispanic) (0.856%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.597%).

None of the households in Jefferson County, OH reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.7% of the residents in Jefferson County, OH are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Jefferson County, OH are Eastern Gateway Community College (203331) (7,383 degrees awarded in 2022), Franciscan University of Steubenville (829 degrees), and Trinity Health System School of Nursing (204893) (18 degrees).

In 2022, the median property value in Jefferson County, OH was $115,100, and the homeownership rate was 71.1%.

Most people in Jefferson County, OH drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Jefferson County, OH was 2 cars per household.

Jefferson County, OH borders Belmont County, OH, Carroll County, OH, Columbiana County, OH, Harrison County, OH, Brooke County, WV, Hancock County, WV, and Ohio County, WV.

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Population & Diversity

Jefferson County, OH is home to a population of 65.3k people, from which 99.7% are citizens. As of 2022, 1.24% of Jefferson County, OH residents were born outside of the country (809 people).

In 2022, there were 16.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (58.4k people) in Jefferson County, OH than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.49k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.7k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.7%

2022 Citizenship

99.6%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 99.7% of Jefferson County, OH residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Jefferson County, OH was 99.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Jefferson County, OH compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Jefferson County, OH

White (Non-Hispanic)
58.4k ± 126
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
3.49k ± 241
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
1.7k ± 268

1.74%

Hispanic Population

1.14k people

1.74% of the people in Jefferson County, OH are hispanic (1.14k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Jefferson County, OH as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Ohio.

Most Common Origin

India
65,962 ± 6,288 people
Mexico
43,233 ± 5,095 people
China
34,193 ± 4,533 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Ohio was India, the natal country of 65,962 Ohio residents, followed by Mexico with 43,233 and China with 34,193.

Foreign-Born Population

1.24%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

809 people

1.26%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

826 people

As of 2022, 1.24% of Jefferson County, OH residents (809 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Jefferson County, OH was 1.26%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Jefferson County, OH compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,551 ± 199
Gulf War (1990s)
775 ± 207
Gulf War (2001-)
683 ± 209

Jefferson County, OH has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Jefferson County, OH employs 28k people. The largest industries in Jefferson County, OH are Health Care & Social Assistance (4,592 people), Retail Trade (3,699 people), and Manufacturing (2,956 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($82,826), Utilities ($82,167), and Management of Companies & Enterprises ($63,073).

Males in Ohio have an average income that is 1.32 times higher than the average income of females, which is $57,975. The income inequality in Ohio (measured using the Gini index) is 0.456, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

28k

2022 Value

± 1,092

−0.441%

1 Year decline

± 5.49%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Jefferson County, OH declined at a rate of −0.441%, from 28.1k employees to 28k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Jefferson County, OH, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,652 people), Sales & Related Occupations (2,970 people), and Management Occupations (2,111 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Jefferson County, OH.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Ohio (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

28k

2022 Value

± 1,092

−0.441%

1 Year decline

± 5.49%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Jefferson County, OH declined at a rate of −0.441%, from 28.1k employees to 28k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Jefferson County, OH, are Health Care & Social Assistance (4,592 people), Retail Trade (3,699 people), and Manufacturing (2,956 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Jefferson County, OH, though some of these residents may live in Jefferson County, OH and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$47,308

Median earning men ± $2,441

$27,317

Median earning women ± $1,471

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($67,527), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($66,591), and Manufacturing ($63,435).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Public Administration ($40,054), Wholesale Trade ($36,290), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($34,786).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

1.48%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 5.51M people employed in Ohio. This represents a 1.48% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 15.4%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Ohio.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

108
Other Services (except Public Administration)
65
Retail Trade
65
Construction

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$268k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$104k
Manufacturing
$83.8k
Transportation and Warehousing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Jefferson County, OH went to Donald J. Trump with 68.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (30%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.07%).

Sherrod Brown and J. D. Vance are the senators currently representing the state of Ohio. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Ohio is currently represented by 15 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (68.4%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (30%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.07%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Jefferson County, OH for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Ohio

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Sherrod Brown

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 3, 2007

J. D. Vance

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Sherrod Brown and J. D. Vance are the senators currently representing Ohio.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Ohio over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Ohio

Ohio is currently represented by 15 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Ohio have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Jefferson County, OH awarded 8,230 degrees. The student population of Jefferson County, OH in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 10,932 male students and 23,131 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Jefferson County, OH are White (4,869 and 59.4%), followed by Black or African American (1,293 and 15.8%), Hispanic or Latino (1,271 and 15.5%), and Two or More Races (357 and 4.35%).

The largest universities in Jefferson County, OH by number of degrees awarded are Eastern Gateway Community College (203331) (7,383 and 89.7%), Franciscan University of Steubenville (829 and 10.1%), and Trinity Health System School of Nursing (204893) (18 and 0.219%).

The most popular majors in Jefferson County, OH are General Business Administration & Management (2,449 and 29.8%), Criminal Justice - Police Science (1,137 and 13.8%), and Humanistic Studies (1,074 and 13%).

The median tuition cost in Jefferson County, OH for private four year colleges is $30,620.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Jefferson County, OH, the percentage of applicants admitted was 66.7%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 40.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 34,063 (32.1% men and 67.9% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 34,063 students enrolled in Jefferson County, OH, 32.1% men and 67.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 18,569 records, of which 65.3% were women and 34.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Criminal Justice - Police Science
1,136 degrees awarded
Humanistic Studies
1,064 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
2,351 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Jefferson County, OH was Criminal Justice - Police Science with 1,136 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Jefferson County, OH according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Eastern Gateway Community College (203331)
7,383 degrees awarded
Franciscan University of Steubenville
829 degrees awarded
Trinity Health System School of Nursing (204893)
18 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Eastern Gateway Community College (203331) with 7,383 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 2,721 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Jefferson County, OH, which is 0.494 times less than the 5,509 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 4,869 degrees mean that there were 3.77 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 1,293 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($30,620) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 2-year ($2,628) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,200) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.724% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.686% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (3.05M), Some college (1.98M), and Bachelors Degree (1.63M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Jefferson County, OH was $115,100 in 2022, which is 0.408 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $102,800 to $115,100, a 12% increase. The homeownership rate in Jefferson County, OH is 71.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Jefferson County, OH have an average commute time of 23.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Jefferson County, OH is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Jefferson County, OH is $53,124. In 2022, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Jefferson County, OH was Census Tract 110 with a value of $78,295, followed by Census Tract 117 and Census Tract 12, with respective values of $70,970 and $64,399.

In 2023, 11.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Jefferson County, OH. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 0.598%.

Housing

Property

$115,100

Median Property Value 2022

±$3,937

$19,179

Median Property Taxes

±$786

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Jefferson County, OH the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Jefferson County, OH compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

71.1%

Homeownership

2022

59.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 71.1% of the housing units in Jefferson County, OH were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 70.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Jefferson County, OH compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 110
Census Tract 117
Census Tract 12

In 2022, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Jefferson County, OH was Census Tract 110 with a value of $78,295, followed by Census Tract 117 and Census Tract 12, with respective values of $70,970 and $64,399.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Jefferson County, OH colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$53,124

Median Household Income

± $2,329

27k

Number of Households

± 1,061

In 2022, the median household income of the 27k households in Jefferson County, OH grew to $53,124 from the previous year's value of $49,211.

The following chart displays the households in Jefferson County, OH distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Jefferson County, OH is from Ohio.

0.456

2022 Wage GINI in Ohio

0.456

2021 Wage GINI in Ohio

In 2022, the income inequality in Ohio was 0.456 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0361% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Ohio was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Ohio in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Ohio across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022

Drove Alone (82.4%)
Worked At Home (7.35%)
Carpooled (5.59%)

In 2022, 82.4% of workers in Jefferson County, OH drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (7.35%) and those who carpooled to work (5.59%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

23.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Jefferson County, OH have a shorter commute time (23.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 2% of the workforce in Jefferson County, OH have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Jefferson County, OH compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Jefferson County, OH distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Jefferson County, OH have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 11.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Jefferson County, OH. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 0.598%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

18.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Jefferson County, OH (11.5k out of 63.1k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Jefferson County, OH is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2023, 23.7% of the children was living in poverty in Jefferson County, OH. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 3%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

95.1% of the population of Jefferson County, OH has health coverage, with 44.6% on employee plans, 21.2% on Medicaid, 17% on Medicare, 10.9% on non-group plans, and 1.39% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Jefferson County, OH see 2952 patients per year on average, which represents a 17.5% increase from the previous year (2512 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2025 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 356 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.8% were men and 51.2% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,952 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Jefferson County, OH

Primary care physicians in Jefferson County, OH see an average of 2,952 patients per year. This represents a 17.5% increase from the previous year (2,512 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Jefferson County, OH in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.9% under 18 years, 19.6% between 18 and 34 years, 38% between 35 and 64 years, and 21.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.8% were men and 51.2% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

4.9%

Uninsured

44.6%

Employer Coverage

21.2%

Medicaid

17%

Medicare

10.9%

Non-Group

1.39%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Jefferson County, OH declined by 9.12% from 5.39% to 4.9%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Jefferson County, OH changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 71.3 in Jefferson County, OH.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Jefferson County, OH.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 39.4% in Jefferson County, OH.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Jefferson County, OH.