Jefferson Valley-Yorktown, New York Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Jefferson Valley-Yorktown, New York Demographics
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During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Jefferson Valley-Yorktown, New York had a total population of 14,154, the 143rd largest community in New York, with a median household income of $157,083, which is 83% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 4.0%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Key Takeaways

Household income is 83% above the state average — one of the wealthiest communities in New York.
An exceptionally low poverty rate of 4.0% — among the lowest in New York.

Jefferson Valley-Yorktown Quick Facts

Population 14,154

Median Household Income $157,083

Median Home Value $591,800

Poverty Rate 4.0%

Unemployment Rate 7.7%

Median Age 47.4 years

Homeownership Rate 89.4%

Affordability Ratio 3.8x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 54.2%

High School Graduation Rate 95.5%

Diversity Index 43/100

Population 14,154 143rd of 1,289

Median Income $157,083 top 20%

Poverty Rate 4.0% 68% lower than national

Median Home Value $591,800 top 30%

How Jefferson Valley-Yorktown Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	14,195	14,154	-0.3%
Median household income	$152,948	$157,083	+2.7%
Median home value	$566,800	$591,800	+4.4%

How Jefferson Valley-Yorktown Compares

Median Household Income

Jefferson Valley-Yorktown

$157,083

$85,974

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Jefferson Valley-Yorktown

$591,800

$423,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 7.1%

$25K-$50K 10.6%

$50K-$100K 14.7%

$100K+ 67.5%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

2.8%

$10K-$15K

2.3%

$15K-$20K

0.9%

$20K-$25K

1.1%

$25K-$30K

2.5%

$30K-$35K

1.0%

$35K-$40K

5.0%

$40K-$45K

1.3%

$45K-$50K

0.8%

$50K-$60K

1.0%

$60K-$75K

6.0%

$75K-$100K

7.7%

$100K-$125K

7.5%

$125K-$150K

6.1%

$150K-$200K

16.4%

$200K+

37.5%

Employment

7.7% Unemployment Rate State: 6.4%|National: 5.2%

63.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 89.4%

Renter 10.6%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.8x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $2,106/mo 16.1% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

20.7%

18-34

16.2%

35-54

25.0%

55-74

28.4%

75+

9.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 65 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Jefferson Valley-Yorktown Rankings in New York

#143 Population of 1,289

#151 Median Income of 1,219

#282 Education of 1,288

#286 Home Value of 1,232

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Other Cities in Westchester County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Yonkers	209,978	$83,549	13.8%	$501,600
New Rochelle	82,769	$109,167	10.1%	$702,500
Mount Vernon	72,427	$78,779	14.8%	$484,000
White Plains	60,666	$110,763	11.2%	$620,800
Port Chester	31,102	$92,222	12.9%	$582,600
Harrison	29,961	$164,250	4.1%	$1,010,700
Ossining	26,950	$103,573	8.6%	$449,100
Peekskill	25,625	$85,954	11.9%	$395,600
Eastchester	20,491	$157,202	4.8%	$790,100
Mamaroneck	19,826	$120,000	10.7%	$717,200

Cities Similar to Jefferson Valley-Yorktown

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
New Cassel	14,551	$155,443	$509,100	21.5%	7.6%
Nesconset	13,833	$152,500	$639,500	55.6%	4.6%
South Farmingdale	14,676	$155,072	$607,700	42.4%	2.9%
North New Hyde Park	14,159	$172,440	$796,700	59.5%	3.1%
Jericho	13,759	$167,935	$948,400	70.5%	7.3%

Population Overview

Jefferson Valley-Yorktown is a small city located in New York, within Westchester County. The total population is 14,154. It ranks as the 143rd most populous out of 1,289 Census-designated places in New York.

Age Demographics

The median age in Jefferson Valley-Yorktown is 47.4 years. This is 19% higher than the state median of 39.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Jefferson Valley-Yorktown is $157,083. This is 83% higher than the state median of $85,974. It is also 95% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 4.0%. This is 71% lower than the state poverty rate of 14.0%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 7.7%. This is 21% higher than the state rate of 6.4%. The median home value is $591,800. Housing costs are 40% higher than the state median of $423,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.8x. 89.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 65% higher than the state average of 54.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Jefferson Valley-Yorktown is White (non-Hispanic), making up 73.7% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 13.2%. The Black or African American population (4.6%) is well below the state average of 13.4%. The Asian population (4.0%) is well below the state average of 9.0%.

Education

54.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 35% higher than the state rate of 40.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 95.5%. Notably, 22.9% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Jefferson Valley-Yorktown, New York is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against New York state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,289 Census-designated places in New York. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Jefferson Valley-Yorktown, New York?

Jefferson Valley-Yorktown, New York has a population of 14,154 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Jefferson Valley-Yorktown, NY?

The median household income in Jefferson Valley-Yorktown is $157,083, which is 95% higher than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Jefferson Valley-Yorktown, NY?

The poverty rate in Jefferson Valley-Yorktown is 4.0%. This means approximately 566 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Jefferson Valley-Yorktown, New York?

Jefferson Valley-Yorktown's population is 73.7% White, 4.6% Black, 13.2% Hispanic/Latino, and 4.0% Asian.

What is the median home value in Jefferson Valley-Yorktown, NY?

The median home value in Jefferson Valley-Yorktown is $591,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.8x.

How educated is Jefferson Valley-Yorktown, New York?

54.2% of adults (25+) in Jefferson Valley-Yorktown hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 22.9% hold a graduate or professional degree.