Jefferson County, Ohio Demographics 2026
Jefferson County, Ohio has a population of 64,518, the 39th most populous county in Ohio. The median household income is $59,055 and the median home value is $127,800. The poverty rate is 16.4%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Jefferson County Quick Facts
How Jefferson County 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 | 64,855 | 64,518 | -0.5% |
| Median household income | $56,983 | $59,055 | +3.6% |
| Median home value | $120,600 | $127,800 | +6.0% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 41 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Jefferson County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steubenville | 18,124 | $48,172 | 26.6% | $130,700 |
| Toronto | 5,293 | $55,972 | 15.2% | $108,800 |
| Wintersville | 3,677 | $76,768 | 8.1% | $141,100 |
| Mingo Junction | 3,254 | $53,833 | 26.3% | $104,000 |
| Tiltonsville | 1,311 | $57,250 | 8.2% | $106,300 |
| Brilliant | 1,213 | $43,914 | 16.2% | $82,500 |
| Adena | 716 | $45,556 | 21.1% | $68,200 |
| Richmond | 640 | $59,375 | 10.6% | $126,800 |
| Dillonvale | 586 | $47,788 | 10.4% | $78,600 |
| Bergholz | 510 | $56,875 | 23.7% | $65,300 |
| Rayland | 507 | $57,188 | 17.4% | $118,000 |
| New Alexandria | 318 | $74,643 | 8.2% | $89,100 |
| Amsterdam | 309 | $47,813 | 25.5% | $66,900 |
| Mount Pleasant | 274 | $51,528 | 17.9% | $100,000 |
| Irondale | 272 | $57,000 | 23.9% | $76,700 |
| Empire | 242 | $45,208 | 11.6% | N/A |
| Stratton | 240 | $39,750 | 25.0% | $57,100 |
| Connorville | 183 | N/A | 54.6% | N/A |
| Bloomingdale | 137 | $81,250 | 9.5% | $99,600 |
| Pottery Addition | 110 | $38,250 | 47.3% | $97,900 |
| East Springfield | 39 | N/A | 0.0% | N/A |
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Population Overview
Jefferson County is located in Ohio with a total population of 64,518. It is the 39th most populous county out of 88 in Ohio. The county encompasses 21 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Jefferson County is 44.3 years. This is 12% higher than the state median of 39.7 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Jefferson County is $59,055. This is 17% lower than the state median of $71,389. It is also 27% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 16.4%. This is 24% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.3%. The unemployment rate is 5.0%. This is 5% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $127,800. Housing costs are 41% lower than the state median of $214,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x, Jefferson County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 70.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 5% higher than the state average of 67.2%.
Race & Ethnicity
Jefferson County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 88.4% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 5.1%. The Black or African American population (5.1%) is well below the state average of 12.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.9%) is well below the state average of 4.8%. The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 2.5%.
Education
20.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 36% lower than the state rate of 31.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.2%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Jefferson County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Ohio and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Jefferson County, Ohio?
Jefferson County has a population of 64,518, making it the 39th most populous county in Ohio.
What is the median income in Jefferson County?
The median household income in Jefferson County is $59,055 with a poverty rate of 16.4%.
How many cities are in Jefferson County, Ohio?
Jefferson County contains 21 Census-designated places.