Jefferson & Lewis Counties PUMA, NY

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2023 Population

142,748

0.962% 1-year decline

US Senator

Chuck Schumer

Democratic Party

US Senator

Kirsten Gillibrand

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

34.7

1.17% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

13.2%

2.53% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$65,784

4.06% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$174,900

6.52% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

64,208

1.56% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Jefferson & Lewis Counties PUMA, NY had a population of 143k people with a median age of 34.7 and a median household income of $65,784. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Jefferson & Lewis Counties PUMA, NY declined from 144,135 to 142,748, a −0.962% decrease and its median household income grew from $63,215 to $65,784, a 4.06% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Jefferson & Lewis Counties PUMA, NY are White (Non-Hispanic) (83.2%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.51%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (3.86%), White (Hispanic) (2.15%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (1.86%).

7.07% of the households in Jefferson & Lewis Counties PUMA, NY 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.

98.4% of the residents in Jefferson & Lewis Counties PUMA, NY are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Jefferson & Lewis Counties PUMA, NY are Jefferson Community College (361 degrees awarded in 2022) and Jefferson Lewis BOCES-Practical Nursing Program (20 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Jefferson & Lewis Counties PUMA, NY was $174,900, and the homeownership rate was 59.1%.

Most people in Jefferson & Lewis Counties PUMA, NY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Jefferson & Lewis Counties PUMA, NY was 2 cars per household.

Jefferson & Lewis Counties PUMA, NY borders St. Lawrence County PUMA, NY, Herkimer (North & Central) & Oneida (Outer) Counties PUMA, NY, Oswego County PUMA, NY, and Cayuga & Onondaga (South) Counties PUMA, NY.

United States New York

Population & Diversity

Jefferson & Lewis Counties PUMA, NY is home to a population of 143k people, from which 98.4% are citizens. As of 2023, 4.01% of Jefferson & Lewis Counties PUMA, NY residents were born outside of the country (5.73k people).

In 2023, there were 18.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (119k people) in Jefferson & Lewis Counties PUMA, NY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.43k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 5.5k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Jefferson & Lewis Counties PUMA, NY are Spanish (4,594 households), Yiddish, Pennsylvania Dutch or Other West Germanic Languages (624 households), and German (614 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

68,376

Women

47.1%

76,651

Men

52.9%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 145,027 inhabitants, with 52.9% men, and 47.1% women.

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Citizenship

98.4%

2023 Citizenship

98.4%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 98.4% of Jefferson & Lewis Counties PUMA, NY residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Jefferson & Lewis Counties PUMA, NY was 98.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Jefferson & Lewis Counties PUMA, NY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Jefferson & Lewis Counties PUMA, NY

White (Non-Hispanic)
119k ± 393
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
6.43k ± 703
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
5.5k ± 555

6.26%

Hispanic Population

8.94k people

6.26% of the people in Jefferson & Lewis Counties PUMA, NY are hispanic (8.94k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Jefferson & Lewis Counties PUMA, NY as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Philippines
514 ± 556 people
India
365 ± 468 people
Canada
355 ± 462 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Jefferson & Lewis Counties PUMA, NY was Philippines, the natal country of 514 Jefferson & Lewis Counties PUMA, NY residents, followed by India with 365 and Canada with 355.

Foreign-Born Population

4.01%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

5.73k people

3.99%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

5.75k people

As of 2023, 4.01% of Jefferson & Lewis Counties PUMA, NY residents (5.73k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Jefferson & Lewis Counties PUMA, NY was 3.99%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Jefferson & Lewis Counties PUMA, NY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
4,594 households (3.46%)
Yiddish, Pennsylvania Dutch or Other West Germanic Languages
624 households (0.471%)
German
614 households (0.463%)

7.07% of the households in Jefferson & Lewis Counties PUMA, NY reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22%. 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.

In 2023, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Jefferson & Lewis Counties PUMA, NY was Spanish. 3.46% of the households in Jefferson & Lewis Counties PUMA, NY reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
4,627 ± 459
Vietnam
2,351 ± 265
Gulf War (1990s)
1,585 ± 258

Jefferson & Lewis Counties PUMA, NY has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.97 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Jefferson & Lewis Counties PUMA, NY employs 64.2k people. The largest industries in Jefferson & Lewis Counties PUMA, NY are U. S. Army (10,798 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,695 people), and Construction (3,559 people), and the highest paying industries are Pharmaceutical & medicine manufacturing ($157,116), Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($112,727), and Offices of dentists ($110,554).

Males in Jefferson & Lewis Counties PUMA, NY have an average income that is 1.18 times higher than the average income of females, which is $51,423. The income inequality in Jefferson & Lewis Counties PUMA, NY (measured using the Gini index) is 0.413, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

25,904

Women

42.4%

35,219

Men

57.6%

The workforce of Jefferson & Lewis Counties PUMA, NY in 2020 was 61,123 people, with 42.4% woman, and 57.6% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Jefferson & Lewis Counties PUMA, NY.

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Occupations

64.2k

2022 Value

1.56%

1 Year growth

± 1.56%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Jefferson & Lewis Counties PUMA, NY grew at a rate of 1.56%, from 63.2k employees to 64.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Jefferson & Lewis Counties PUMA, NY, are Military enlisted tactical operations & air/weapons specialists & crew members (3,201 people), Military, rank not specified (1,973 people), and Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers (1,767 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Jefferson & Lewis Counties PUMA, NY.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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Industries

Employment by Industries

64.2k

2022 Value

1.56%

1 Year growth

± 1.56%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Jefferson & Lewis Counties PUMA, NY grew at a rate of 1.56%, from 63.2k employees to 64.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Jefferson & Lewis Counties PUMA, NY, are U. S. Army (10,798 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,695 people), and Construction (3,559 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Jefferson & Lewis Counties PUMA, NY, though some of these residents may live in Jefferson & Lewis Counties PUMA, NY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$47,635

Median earning men ± $2,164

$35,924

Median earning women ± $852

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Public Administration ($71,417), Information ($62,583), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($57,330).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($54,872), Wholesale Trade ($51,125), and Construction ($50,987).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.74%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 9.56M people employed in New York. This represents a 2.74% 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 19.7%.

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

Education

In 2022, universities in Jefferson & Lewis Counties PUMA, NY awarded 381 degrees. The student population of Jefferson & Lewis Counties PUMA, NY in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 893 male students and 1,419 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Jefferson & Lewis Counties PUMA, NY are White (301 and 79.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (25 and 6.6%), Black or African American (23 and 6.07%), and Two or More Races (13 and 3.43%).

The largest universities in Jefferson & Lewis Counties PUMA, NY by number of degrees awarded are Jefferson Community College (361 and 94.8%) and Jefferson Lewis BOCES-Practical Nursing Program (20 and 5.25%).

The most popular majors in Jefferson & Lewis Counties PUMA, NY are Humanistic Studies (58 and 15.2%), Registered Nursing (56 and 14.7%), and General Business Administration & Management (43 and 11.3%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

Measure

In 2017 in Jefferson & Lewis Counties PUMA, NY, the percentage of applicants admitted was 88%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 63.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 2,312 (38.6% men and 61.4% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 2,312 students enrolled in Jefferson & Lewis Counties PUMA, NY, 38.6% men and 61.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,590 records, of which 64.3% were women and 35.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Humanistic Studies
58 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
56 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
43 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Jefferson & Lewis Counties PUMA, NY was Humanistic Studies with 58 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Jefferson & Lewis Counties PUMA, NY according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Jefferson Community College
361 degrees awarded
Jefferson Lewis BOCES-Practical Nursing Program
20 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Jefferson Community College with 361 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2022, 115 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Jefferson & Lewis Counties PUMA, NY, which is 0.432 times less than the 266 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 301 degrees mean that there were 12 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 25 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

Public, less-than 2-year ($18,481) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($672) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($1,500) 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

Measure

In 2022, 0.54% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.841% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Jefferson & Lewis Counties PUMA, NY in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (40.5k), Some college (23.1k), and Bachelors Degree (14.9k).

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 & Lewis Counties PUMA, NY was $174,900 in 2023, which is 0.576 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $164,200 to $174,900, a 6.52% increase. The homeownership rate in Jefferson & Lewis Counties PUMA, NY is 59.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Jefferson & Lewis Counties PUMA, NY have an average commute time of 20.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Jefferson & Lewis Counties PUMA, NY is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Jefferson & Lewis Counties PUMA, NY is $65,784. In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Jefferson & Lewis Counties PUMA, NY was NYC-Manhattan Community Districts 1 & 2--Financial District & Greenwich Village PUMA, NY with a value of $179,572, followed by Westchester County (Northeast) PUMA, NY and Suffolk County (Northwest)--Huntington Town (South) PUMA, NY, with respective values of $177,181 and $171,948.

Housing

Property

$174,900

Median Property Value 2023

±$3,806

$34,090

Median Property Taxes

±$1,099

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 & Lewis Counties PUMA, NY the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Jefferson & Lewis Counties PUMA, NY compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

59.1%

Homeownership

2023

62.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 59.1% of the housing units in Jefferson & Lewis Counties PUMA, NY were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 59.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Jefferson & Lewis Counties PUMA, NY compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Jefferson & Lewis Counties PUMA, NY was NYC-Manhattan Community Districts 1 & 2--Financial District & Greenwich Village PUMA, NY with a value of $179,572, followed by Westchester County (Northeast) PUMA, NY and Suffolk County (Northwest)--Huntington Town (South) PUMA, NY, with respective values of $177,181 and $171,948.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Jefferson & Lewis Counties PUMA, NY 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.

$65,784

Median Household Income

± $2,477

57.7k

Number of Households

± 1,728

In 2023, the median household income of the 57.7k households in Jefferson & Lewis Counties PUMA, NY grew to $65,784 from the previous year's value of $63,215.

The following chart displays the households in Jefferson & Lewis Counties PUMA, NY 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

0.413

2022 Wage GINI in Jefferson & Lewis Counties PUMA, NY

0.41

2021 Wage GINI in Jefferson & Lewis Counties PUMA, NY

In 2022, the income inequality in Jefferson & Lewis Counties PUMA, NY was 0.413 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.722% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Jefferson & Lewis Counties PUMA, NY was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Jefferson & Lewis Counties PUMA, NY in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Jefferson & Lewis Counties PUMA, NY across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (77.1%)
Carpooled (8.6%)
Worked At Home (7.46%)

In 2023, 77.1% of workers in Jefferson & Lewis Counties PUMA, NY drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.6%) and those who worked at home (7.46%).

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

20.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Jefferson & Lewis Counties PUMA, NY have a shorter commute time (20.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.06% of the workforce in Jefferson & Lewis Counties PUMA, NY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Jefferson & Lewis Counties PUMA, NY compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

13.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Jefferson & Lewis Counties PUMA, NY (18.1k out of 137k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Jefferson & Lewis Counties PUMA, NY is White, followed by Hispanic 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.

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

94.4% of the population of Jefferson & Lewis Counties PUMA, NY has health coverage, with 34.3% on employee plans, 21% on Medicaid, 11.7% on Medicare, 17.3% on non-group plans, and 10.1% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in New York see 1174 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.508% decrease from the previous year (1180 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1218 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 299 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,174 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in New York

Primary care physicians in New York see an average of 1,174 patients per year. This represents a 0.508% decrease from the previous year (1,180 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.2% under 18 years, 20.7% between 18 and 34 years, 35.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.2% were men and 51.8% were women.

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

Uninsured People

5.58%

Uninsured

34.3%

Employer Coverage

21%

Medicaid

11.7%

Medicare

17.3%

Non-Group

10.1%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Jefferson & Lewis Counties PUMA, NY grew by 7.25% from 5.2% to 5.58%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Jefferson & Lewis Counties PUMA, NY changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.