Jefferson township is located in Ashtabula County Ohio. Jefferson township has a 2024 population of 13,743. Jefferson township is currently declining at a rate of -0.12% annually and its population has decreased by -0.64% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 13,832 in 2020.
The average household income in Jefferson township is $80,871 with a poverty rate of 10.45%. The median age in Jefferson township is 39.9 years: 39.2 years for males, and 40.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Jefferson township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,552 | 91.39% |
| Two or more races | 646 | 4.7% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 195 | 1.42% |
| Black or African American | 165 | 1.2% |
| Asian | 135 | 0.98% |
| Other race | 42 | 0.31% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,639 | 2.4 | 66.7 | 33.3 |
| Married | 2,588 | 3.07 | 83.4 | 16.6 |
| Non Family | 2,294 | 1.34 | 53.6 | 46.4 |
| Female | 517 | 3.27 | 43.1 | 56.9 |
| Male | 240 | 3.3 | 61.7 | 38.3 |
2.97
Average Family Size
2.4
Average Household Size
66.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 678 | 7.1% |
| Associates Degree | 966 | 10.11% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,135 | 11.88% |
| Graduate Degree | 642 | 6.72% |
| High School Graduate | 4,245 | 44.44% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 114 | 1.19% |
| Some College | 1,772 | 18.55% |
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 | 8,853 | 8,158 | 1,545 |
| 2+ Races | 383 | 348 | 133 |
| Hispanic | 132 | 106 | 0 |
| Black | 108 | 72 | 19 |
| Asian | 62 | 62 | 62 |
| Islander | 36 | 36 | 18 |
| Other Race | 13 | 13 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $52,762 | $78,911 | $48,875 |
| Graduate Degree | $64,193 | $67,059 | $63,464 |
| High School Graduate | $38,271 | $44,431 | $30,526 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $23,142 | $24,722 | $15,990 |
| Overall | $43,805 | $52,393 | $36,664 |
| Some College | $47,533 | $61,102 | $34,944 |
$43,805
Average Earnings
$52,393
Average Male
$36,664
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.7% of Jefferson township residents speak only English, while 2.3% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 1.78% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 12,172 | 1,161 | 9.54% |
| Multiple | 545 | 111 | 20.37% |
| Black | 161 | 62 | 38.51% |
| Hispanic | 263 | 38 | 14.45% |
| Islander | 194 | 30 | 15.46% |
10.45%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.44%
Male Poverty Rate
11.48%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Jefferson township is Black, with 38.51% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Jefferson township is White, with 9.54% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.49%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.66%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.52%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20.98% |
| High School | 10.99% |
| Some College | 5.47% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.98% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 42.86% |
| Female Employed | 6.54% |
| Male Employed | 2.89% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $78,027 | $92,185 |
| Households | $63,688 | $80,871 |
| Married Families | $95,387 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $42,400 | $60,516 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.3%
Male Marriage Rate
47.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
807
Number of Veterans
773
Male Veterans
34
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 312 |
| First Gulf War | 144 |
| Korea | 69 |
| Second Gulf War | 43 |
| World War II | 5 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 247 |
| 55 to 64 | 218 |
| 75+ | 210 |
| 35 to 54 | 118 |
| 18 to 34 | 14 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 775 | 7.79% |
| 2+ Races | 19 | 4.77% |
| Other Race | 13 | 30.95% |
| Hispanic | 13 | 6.63% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.14%
Veteran Poverty Rate
38.8%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67.2%
Labor Force Participation
65.4%
Employment Rate
2.4%
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
87.14%
Born in Jefferson township
98.44%
Native Born
1.56%
Foreign Born
0.92%
Non Citizen
0.63%
Naturalized
98.44% of Jefferson township residents were born in the United States, with 87.14% having been born in Ohio. 0.92% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Oceania.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 13,658 | -17 | -0.12% |
| 2028 | 13,675 | -17 | -0.12% |
| 2027 | 13,692 | -17 | -0.12% |
| 2026 | 13,709 | -17 | -0.12% |
| 2025 | 13,726 | -17 | -0.12% |
| 2024 | 13,743 | -17 | -0.12% |
| 2023 | 13,760 | -17 | -0.12% |
| 2022 | 13,777 | -21 | -0.15% |
| 2021 | 13,798 | -34 | -0.25% |
| 2020 | 13,832 | 662 | 5.03% |
| 2019 | 13,170 | 145 | 1.11% |
| 2018 | 13,025 | 4 | 0.03% |
| 2017 | 13,021 | 7 | 0.05% |
| 2016 | 13,014 | -33 | -0.25% |
| 2015 | 13,047 | -28 | -0.21% |
| 2014 | 13,075 | 8 | 0.06% |
| 2013 | 13,067 | -30 | -0.23% |
| 2012 | 13,097 | -17 | -0.13% |
| 2011 | 13,114 | -52 | -0.39% |
| 2010 | 13,166 | 0 | 0% |