Demographics
Jefferson County’s population is significantly younger than the state or national average, which means that there are younger, healthy residents to fill jobs.
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Comparative Demographic Information |
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Jefferson County |
New York |
United States |
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Population Growth |
3.5% |
8.80% |
1.7% |
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Median Age (2010 Census) |
32.8 |
37.9 |
36.8 |
Source: US Census Bureau, 2010 and 2012 Estimates
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Interesting Quick Facts |
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Jeffeson County |
New York |
United States |
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Preschool (0 to4): |
8.4% |
6.0% |
6.5% |
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Persons Under 18 Years: |
25.2% |
22.0% |
23.7% |
| Persons 65 years and over | 11.2% | 13,7% | 13.3% |
| Mean travel time to work (minutes) | 18.5 | 31.4 | 25.4 |
| Veterans, 2007-2011 | 10,335 | 986,313 | 22,215,303 |
US Census Bureau, 2011
Spotlight
Renewables
Wind, solar and hydropower have all become powerful sources of energy. But Jefferson County is rich in another energy source: the power generated by business, economic development, University R&D, and state government working together.
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