Jefferson Heights is a CDP located in Greene County New York. Jefferson Heights has a 2024 population of 1,492. Jefferson Heights is currently growing at a rate of 1.98% annually and its population has increased by 48.46% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,005 in 2020.
The average household income in Jefferson Heights is $68,755 with a poverty rate of 11.94%. The median age in Jefferson Heights is 50.1 years: 51.8 years for males, and 45.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Jefferson Heights was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,010 | 70.38% |
| Black or African American | 244 | 17% |
| Other race | 111 | 7.74% |
| Two or more races | 70 | 4.88% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 469 | 2.53 | 57.6 | 42.4 |
| Married | 210 | 3.32 | 71.9 | 28.1 |
| Non Family | 171 | 0 | 46.8 | 53.2 |
| Female | 48 | 3.21 | 16.7 | 83.3 |
| Male | 40 | 4.13 | 77.5 | 22.5 |
3.41
Average Family Size
2.53
Average Household Size
57.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 74 | 7.48% |
| Associates Degree | 91 | 9.2% |
| Bachelors Degree | 135 | 13.65% |
| Graduate Degree | 39 | 3.94% |
| High School Graduate | 293 | 29.63% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 111 | 11.22% |
| Some College | 246 | 24.87% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 808 | 666 | 147 |
| Other Race | 111 | 90 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 102 | 81 | 11 |
| Black | 53 | 31 | 10 |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 6 | 6 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $67,563 | $69,188 | $2,499 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $13,993 | $13,333 | $28,348 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $35,481 | $39,545 | $34,398 |
| Some College | $51,875 | $0 | $0 |
$35,481
Average Earnings
$39,545
Average Male
$34,398
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
89.02% of Jefferson Heights residents speak only English, while 10.98% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 7.34% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 779 | 80 | 10.27% |
| Hispanic | 323 | 62 | 19.2% |
11.94%
Overall Poverty Rate
0%
Male Poverty Rate
18.07%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Jefferson Heights is Hispanic, with 19.2% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Jefferson Heights is White, with 10.27% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 38.05%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 35.87% |
| High School | 10.87% |
| Some College | 3.75% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $79,250 | $85,132 |
| Households | $66,023 | $68,755 |
| Married Families | $79,125 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $41,106 | $40,216 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
36.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.8%
Male Marriage Rate
35.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
131
Number of Veterans
131
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 36 |
| Korea | 31 |
| World War II | 29 |
| Vietnam | 18 |
| Second Gulf War | 8 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 87 |
| 35 to 54 | 44 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 123 | 14.34% |
| Black | 8 | 15.09% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.71%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
50%
Labor Force Participation
49.1%
Employment Rate
1.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
84.67%
Born in Jefferson Heights
98.33%
Native Born
1.67%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
1.67%
Naturalized
98.33% of Jefferson Heights residents were born in the United States, with 84.67% having been born in New York. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,492 | 29 | 1.98% |
| 2023 | 1,463 | 28 | 1.95% |
| 2022 | 1,435 | 547 | 61.6% |
| 2021 | 888 | -117 | -11.64% |
| 2020 | 1,005 | -79 | -7.29% |
| 2019 | 1,084 | 116 | 11.98% |
| 2018 | 968 | -14 | -1.43% |
| 2017 | 982 | 21 | 2.19% |
| 2016 | 961 | -155 | -13.89% |
| 2015 | 1,116 | 97 | 9.52% |
| 2014 | 1,019 | -207 | -16.88% |
| 2013 | 1,226 | -303 | -19.82% |
| 2012 | 1,529 | -142 | -8.5% |
| 2011 | 1,671 | 577 | 52.74% |
| 2010 | 1,094 | 0 | 0% |