Jefferson County, OH

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2021 Population

65,620

0.49% 1-year decline

US Senator

Sherrod Brown

Democratic Party

US Senator

J. D. Vance

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

44.6

0.668% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

17.3%

2.96% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$49,211

5.04% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$102,800

7.87% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

28,145

0.195% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Jefferson County, OH had a population of 65.6k people with a median age of 44.6 and a median household income of $49,211. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Jefferson County, OH declined from 65,943 to 65,620, a −0.49% decrease and its median household income grew from $46,849 to $49,211, a 5.04% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Jefferson County, OH are White (Non-Hispanic) (89.6%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (5.44%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.44%), White (Hispanic) (0.94%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.605%).

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.

99.6% of the residents in Jefferson County, OH are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Jefferson County, OH are Eastern Gateway Community College (3,930 degrees awarded in 2021), Franciscan University of Steubenville (815 degrees), and Trinity Health System School of Nursing (204893) (35 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Jefferson County, OH was $102,800, and the homeownership rate was 70.9%.

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 65.6k people, from which 99.6% are citizens. As of 2021, 1.26% of Jefferson County, OH residents were born outside of the country (826 people).

In 2021, there were 16.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (58.8k people) in Jefferson County, OH than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.57k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.6k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.6%

2021 Citizenship

99.6%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99.6% of Jefferson County, OH residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, 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)
58.8k ± 134
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
3.57k ± 225
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
1.6k ± 251

1.64%

Hispanic Population

1.08k people

1.64% of the people in Jefferson County, OH are hispanic (1.08k 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
66,680 ± 6,322 people
Mexico
44,514 ± 5,170 people
China
34,822 ± 4,575 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Ohio was India, the natal country of 66,680 Ohio residents, followed by Mexico with 44,514 and China with 34,822.

Foreign-Born Population

1.26%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

826 people

1.29%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

853 people

As of 2021, 1.26% of Jefferson County, OH residents (826 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Jefferson County, OH was 1.29%, 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
1,747 ± 193
Gulf War (1990s)
759 ± 201
Gulf War (2001-)
643 ± 164

Jefferson County, OH has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.3 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Jefferson County, OH employs 28.1k people. The largest industries in Jefferson County, OH are Health Care & Social Assistance (4,544 people), Retail Trade (3,441 people), and Manufacturing (2,852 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($76,279), Utilities ($74,872), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($62,971).

Males in Ohio have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $53,152. The income inequality in Ohio (measured using the Gini index) is 0.456, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

28.1k

2021 Value

± 1,078

−0.195%

1 Year decline

± 5.33%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Jefferson County, OH declined at a rate of −0.195%, from 28.2k employees to 28.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Jefferson County, OH, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,524 people), Sales & Related Occupations (3,009 people), and Management Occupations (2,296 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

28.1k

2021 Value

± 1,078

−0.195%

1 Year decline

± 5.33%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Jefferson County, OH declined at a rate of −0.195%, from 28.2k employees to 28.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Jefferson County, OH, are Health Care & Social Assistance (4,544 people), Retail Trade (3,441 people), and Manufacturing (2,852 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

$43,302

Median earning men ± $1,677

$26,533

Median earning women ± $1,771

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($64,078), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($55,541), and Manufacturing ($54,743).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Manufacturing ($37,455), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($35,947), and Public Administration ($34,740).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Ohio. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

523
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
325
Other Services, Except Public Administration
322
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

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

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$397k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$261k
Manufacturing
$161k
Transportation & Warehousing, and Utilities

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

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Ohio to other states, or from other states to Ohio.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Ohio product (by dollars) was Machinery with $56.1B, followed by Mixed freight ($53.3B) and Motorized vehicles ($50B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Ohio products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$651B

2020 Value in Ohio

$1.24T

Projected 2050 Value in Ohio

91% growth

In 2020, total outbound Ohio trade was $651B. This is expected to increase 91% to $1.24T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Ohio trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Ohio to other states, or from other states to Ohio.

Most Common Trade Partners

Michigan
$44B
Indiana
$38.3B
Pennsylvania
$30.3B

In 2020, the top outbound Ohio domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Michigan with $44B, followed by Indiana with $38.3B and Pennsylvania and $30.3B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Ohio shares with each state (excluding itself).

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 2021, universities in Jefferson County, OH awarded 4,780 degrees. The student population of Jefferson County, OH in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 15,800 male students and 32,823 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Jefferson County, OH are White (3,045 and 64.1%), followed by Black or African American (716 and 15.1%), Hispanic or Latino (613 and 12.9%), and Two or More Races (190 and 4%).

The largest universities in Jefferson County, OH by number of degrees awarded are Eastern Gateway Community College (3,930 and 82.2%), Franciscan University of Steubenville (815 and 17.1%), and Trinity Health System School of Nursing (204893) (35 and 0.732%).

The most popular majors in Jefferson County, OH are General Business Administration & Management (1,545 and 32.3%), Humanistic Studies (700 and 14.6%), and Criminal Justice - Police Science (572 and 12%).

The median tuition cost in Jefferson County, OH for private four year colleges is $29,720.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Jefferson County, OH, the percentage of applicants admitted was 68.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 38.2%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 48,623 (32.5% men and 67.5% 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 2021 there were 48,623 students enrolled in Jefferson County, OH, 32.5% men and 67.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 25,570 records, of which 64.9% were women and 35.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Humanistic Studies
686 degrees awarded
Criminal Justice - Police Science
572 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
1,451 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Jefferson County, OH was Humanistic Studies with 686 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
3,930 degrees awarded
Franciscan University of Steubenville
815 degrees awarded
Trinity Health System School of Nursing (204893)
35 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Eastern Gateway Community College with 3,930 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 1,546 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Jefferson County, OH, which is 0.478 times less than the 3,234 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 3,045 degrees mean that there were 4.25 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 716 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 ($29,720) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 2-year ($2,628) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 2-year ($1,522) 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 2021, 0.649% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.641% 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 2021 were High School or Equivalent (3.04M), Some college (2.01M), and Bachelors Degree (1.59M).

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 $102,800 in 2021, which is 0.42 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $95,300 to $102,800, a 7.87% increase. The homeownership rate in Jefferson County, OH is 70.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

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 $49,211. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Jefferson County, OH was Census Tract 10 with a value of $68,257, followed by Census Tract 110 and Census Tract 117, with respective values of $65,000 and $64,362.

In 2022, 11.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Jefferson County, OH. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 0.644%.

Housing

Property

$102,800

Median Property Value 2021

±$4,413

$18,981

Median Property Taxes

±$771

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

70.9%

Homeownership

2021

59.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 70.9% of the housing units in Jefferson County, OH were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 69.5%.

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 10
Census Tract 110
Census Tract 117

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Jefferson County, OH was Census Tract 10 with a value of $68,257, followed by Census Tract 110 and Census Tract 117, with respective values of $65,000 and $64,362.

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.

$49,211

Median Household Income

± $2,345

26.8k

Number of Households

± 1,026

In 2021, the median household income of the 26.8k households in Jefferson County, OH grew to $49,211 from the previous year's value of $46,849.

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

2021 Wage GINI in Ohio

0.457

2020 Wage GINI in Ohio

In 2021, the income inequality in Ohio was 0.456 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0758% decline from 2020 to 2021, 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 2021

Drove Alone (82.8%)
Worked At Home (7.13%)
Carpooled (5.34%)

In 2021, 82.8% of workers in Jefferson County, OH drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (7.13%) and those who carpooled to work (5.34%).

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 (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.3% 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 2022, 11.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Jefferson County, OH. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 0.644%.

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

Poverty & Diversity

17.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Jefferson County, OH (11k out of 63.4k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 45 - 54, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 18 - 24.

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 2022, 20.8% of the children was living in poverty in Jefferson County, OH. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 5.9%.

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.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 112 in Jefferson County, OH. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 92 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

94.6% of the population of Jefferson County, OH has health coverage, with 45.7% on employee plans, 19.4% on Medicaid, 16.7% on Medicare, 11.3% on non-group plans, and 1.52% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Jefferson County, OH see 2512 patients per year on average, which represents a 3.12% increase from the previous year (2436 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1910 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 433 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.4% were men and 51.6% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,512 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Jefferson County, OH

Primary care physicians in Jefferson County, OH see an average of 2,512 patients per year. This represents a 3.12% increase from the previous year (2,436 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 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.1% under 18 years, 19% between 18 and 34 years, 38.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 21% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.4% were men and 51.6% were women.

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

Uninsured People

5.39%

Uninsured

45.7%

Employer Coverage

19.4%

Medicaid

16.7%

Medicare

11.3%

Non-Group

1.52%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Jefferson County, OH grew by 8.86% from 4.95% to 5.39%.

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 2022, 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.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, 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 38.1% in Jefferson County, OH.

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

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