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Jefferson, PA


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Jefferson, Pennsylvania

Jefferson, Pennsylvania, in Greene county, is 35 miles S of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The town contains a population of approximately 631.

The People and Families of Jefferson

In Jefferson, about 68% of adults are married. Married couples seem to be the rule in Jefferson, at least compared to other towns of its size.

Unlike most towns, the town has proportionately more males than females.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Jefferson had a median family income of $49,028. Jefferson has a large middle class. There just aren't a lot of poor people in the town. If you never see your neighbor it may be because he or she works from home rather than driving to the office. That's not unusual in Jefferson.

Jefferson Housing

Jefferson has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 86% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Housing stock in the town might be described as older since the age of the average home is on the high side.

Commuting

In Jefferson, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Jefferson strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Pennsylvania):

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyJefferson Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Jefferson People in Middle Class or Better
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Jefferson Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Jefferson, PA

Comparing Jefferson to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Pennsylvania (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men99
Well-Paid Single Women86
Age of the Population75
Senior Citizens42
Racial Diversity22
Children Under 5 Years Old12
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married910
Average Household Size68

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010
Median Family Income88
College Educated Adults44

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home910
Walking and Biking to Work66
Public Transportation Use53
Short Commute Times22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone53
Affordability of Rents34
Affordability of Property Taxes35
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals21
Housing Recently Built25
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
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