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 65,280.

  • The median home value in Jefferson County is $116,861.

  • The median income in Jefferson County is $53,124.

  • The median rent in Jefferson County is $760.

  • The unemployment rate in Jefferson County is 5.5%.

  • The poverty rate in Jefferson County is 18.2%.

  • The average high in Jefferson County is 68.0° and there are 105.9 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Jefferson County

List Of Cities & Towns in Jefferson County

Steubenville, OH Population 18,175

Toronto, OH Population 5,387

Wintersville, OH Population 3,983

Mingo Junction, OH Population 3,565

Tiltonsville, OH Population 1,359

Brilliant, OH Population 1,068

Yorkville, OH Population 959

Adena, OH Population 659

Dillonvale, OH Population 639

Richmond, OH Population 555

Bergholz, OH Population 538

Rayland, OH Population 448

Amsterdam, OH Population 416

New Alexandria, OH Population 327

Irondale, OH Population 298

Mount Pleasant, OH Population 291

Stratton, OH Population 257

Empire, OH Population 231

Albertville , OH Population 111

Albertson , OH Population 106

Pottery Addition, OH Population 100

Bloomingdale, OH Population 99

Smithfield, OH Population 0

Map Of Jefferson County

Jefferson County, OH Weather

  • The average high in Jefferson County is 68.0°.

  • There are 81.72 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 105.9 inches of rain each year with 10.5 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:04 hours of sun each day in Jefferson County.

StatJefferson County
Mean High68.0
Nice Days81.72
Rainfall105.9
Snowfall10.5
Sunny_hours4:04
68.0°
Average High
105.9
Inches of Rain

Jefferson County Photos

Mingojunction
Source: Wikipedia User | PD
Jefferson County Ohio Steubenville Highlighted
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Postcardsteubenvilleohmarketstreet
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Ohio Valley Clay Company
Source: Public Domain
Veterans Memorial Bridge
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Fourthstreet
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Jefferson County Demographics

Population over time in Jefferson County

The current population in Jefferson County is 65,280. The population has decreased -1.1% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 65,620 -0.5%
2021 65,943 -0.6%
2020 66,371 -

Gender in Jefferson County

  • Jefferson County is 50.8% female with 33,180 female residents.

  • Jefferson County is 49.2% male with 32,100 male residents.

Female
50.8% (33,180)
Male
49.2% (32,100)
Gender Jefferson County OH USA
Female 50.8% 50.6% 50.4%
Male 49.2% 49.4% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Jefferson County

Jefferson County is:

  • 89.5% White with 58,398 White residents.

  • 5.3% African American with 3,492 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 36 American Indian residents.

  • 0.6% Asian with 390 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.2% Other with 131 Other residents.

  • 2.6% Two Or More with 1,695 Two Or More residents.

  • 1.7% Hispanic with 1,138 Hispanic residents.

White
89.5% (58,398)
African American
5.3% (3,492)
American Indian
0.1% (36)
Asian
0.6% (390)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.2% (131)
Two Or More
2.6% (1,695)
Hispanic
1.7% (1,138)

Table: Jefferson County By Race

Race Jefferson County OH USA
White 89.5% 77.2% 58.9%
African American 5.3% 12.2% 12.1%
American Indian 0.1% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 0.6% 2.4% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.2% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.6% 3.6% 3.5%
Hispanic 1.7% 4.2% 18.7%

Household Income For Jefferson County, Ohio

  • 7.4% of households in Jefferson County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 5.4% of households in Jefferson County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 10.9% of households in Jefferson County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 10.5% of households in Jefferson County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 12.6% of households in Jefferson County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 19.2% of households in Jefferson County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 12.0% of households in Jefferson County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 14.5% of households in Jefferson County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 4.1% of households in Jefferson County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 3.3% of households in Jefferson County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
7.4% (4,835)
$10,000 to $14,999
5.4% (3,548)
$15,000 to $24,999
10.9% (7,144)
$25,000 to $34,999
10.5% (6,878)
$35,000 to $49,999
12.6% (8,209)
$50,000 to $74,999
19.2% (12,536)
$75,000 to $99,999
12.0% (7,829)
$100,000 to $149,999
14.5% (9,458)
$150,000 to $199,999
4.1% (2,667)
$200,000 or more
3.3% (2,173)
Income Jefferson County OH USA
Less than $10,000 7.4% 5.2% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 5.4% 4.4% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 10.9% 7.9% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 10.5% 8.3% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 12.6% 12.1% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 19.2% 17.3% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.0% 13.3% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 14.5% 16.5% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 4.1% 7.4% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 3.3% 7.6% 11.4%

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

  • 2.0% of adults in Jefferson County completed < 9th grade.

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

  • 43.0% of adults in Jefferson County completed high school / ged.

  • 18.0% of adults in Jefferson County completed some college.

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

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

  • 6.0% 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
2% (1,305)
9-12th Grade
5% (3,264)
High School / GED
43% (28,070)
Some College
18% (11,750)
Associate's Degree
12% (7,833)
Bachelor's Degree
12% (7,833)
Master's Degree
6% (3,916)
Professional Degree
1% (652)
Doctorate Degree
1% (652)
Education Jefferson County OH USA
< 9th Grade 2% 2% 3%
9-12th Grade 5% 6% 6%
High School / GED 43% 32% 26%
Some College 18% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 12% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 12% 19% 21%
Master's Degree 6% 9% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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