Jefferson & Lewis Counties PUMA, NY

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2021 Population

144,302

4.63% 1-year growth

US Senator

Chuck Schumer

Democratic Party

US Senator

Kirsten Gillibrand

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

34.3

0.292% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

12.9%

8.75% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$58,675

6.48% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$148,500

4.14% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

63,223

3.44% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Jefferson & Lewis Counties PUMA, NY had a population of 144k people with a median age of 34.3 and a median household income of $58,675. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Jefferson & Lewis Counties PUMA, NY grew from 137,910 to 144,302, a 4.63% increase and its median household income grew from $55,102 to $58,675, a 6.48% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Jefferson & Lewis Counties PUMA, NY are White (Non-Hispanic) (83.4%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (4.67%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.39%), White (Hispanic) (3.29%), and Other (Hispanic) (1.38%).

7.33% of the households in Jefferson & Lewis Counties PUMA, NY 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.

98.5% of the residents in Jefferson & Lewis Counties PUMA, NY are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Jefferson & Lewis Counties PUMA, NY are Jefferson Community College (458 degrees awarded in 2021) and Jefferson Lewis BOCES-Practical Nursing Program (20 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Jefferson & Lewis Counties PUMA, NY was $148,500, and the homeownership rate was 60.3%.

Most people in Jefferson & Lewis Counties PUMA, NY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Jefferson & Lewis Counties PUMA, NY was 2 cars per household.

Jefferson & Lewis Counties PUMA, NY borders St. Lawrence County PUMA, NY, Herkimer (North & Central) & Oneida (Outer) Counties PUMA, NY, Oswego County PUMA, NY, and Cayuga & Onondaga (South) Counties PUMA, NY.

United States New York

Population & Diversity

Jefferson & Lewis Counties PUMA, NY is home to a population of 144k people, from which 98.5% are citizens. As of 2021, 3.88% of Jefferson & Lewis Counties PUMA, NY residents were born outside of the country (5.59k people).

In 2021, there were 17.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (120k people) in Jefferson & Lewis Counties PUMA, NY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.73k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 4.89k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Jefferson & Lewis Counties PUMA, NY are Spanish (4,544 households), Yiddish, Pennsylvania Dutch or Other West Germanic Languages (1,045 households), and French (Incl. Cajun) (519 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

68,776

Women

47.7%

75,461

Men

52.3%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 144,237 inhabitants, with 52.3% men, and 47.7% women.

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Citizenship

98.5%

2021 Citizenship

98.4%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.5% of Jefferson & Lewis Counties PUMA, NY residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Jefferson & Lewis Counties PUMA, NY was 98.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Jefferson & Lewis Counties PUMA, NY

White (Non-Hispanic)
120k ± 282
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
6.73k ± 378
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
4.89k ± 511

6.62%

Hispanic Population

9.56k people

6.62% of the people in Jefferson & Lewis Counties PUMA, NY are hispanic (9.56k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Jefferson & Lewis Counties PUMA, NY as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Korea
363 ± 467 people
Canada
357 ± 463 people
Philippines
304 ± 428 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Jefferson & Lewis Counties PUMA, NY was Korea, the natal country of 363 Jefferson & Lewis Counties PUMA, NY residents, followed by Canada with 357 and Philippines with 304.

Foreign-Born Population

3.88%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

5.59k people

3.72%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

5.13k people

As of 2021, 3.88% of Jefferson & Lewis Counties PUMA, NY residents (5.59k 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 & Lewis Counties PUMA, NY was 3.72%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Jefferson & Lewis Counties PUMA, NY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
4,544 households (3.4%)
Yiddish, Pennsylvania Dutch or Other West Germanic Languages
1,045 households (0.782%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
519 households (0.389%)

7.33% of the households in Jefferson & Lewis Counties PUMA, NY reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. 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.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Jefferson & Lewis Counties PUMA, NY was Spanish. 3.4% of the households in Jefferson & Lewis Counties PUMA, NY reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
4,924 ± 595
Vietnam
2,524 ± 259
Gulf War (1990s)
1,491 ± 254

Jefferson & Lewis Counties PUMA, NY has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.95 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Jefferson & Lewis Counties PUMA, NY employs 63.2k people. The largest industries in Jefferson & Lewis Counties PUMA, NY are U. S. Army (10,470 people), Elementary & secondary schools (5,128 people), and Construction (3,673 people), and the highest paying industries are Other motor vehicle dealers ($114,178), Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($104,150), and Offices of physicians ($97,730).

Males in Jefferson & Lewis Counties PUMA, NY have an average income that is 1.18 times higher than the average income of females, which is $48,005. The income inequality in Jefferson & Lewis Counties PUMA, NY (measured using the Gini index) is 0.41, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

25,904

Women

42.4%

35,219

Men

57.6%

The workforce of Jefferson & Lewis Counties PUMA, NY in 2020 was 61,123 people, with 42.4% woman, and 57.6% men.

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Occupations

63.2k

2021 Value

3.44%

1 Year growth

± 3.44%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Jefferson & Lewis Counties PUMA, NY grew at a rate of 3.44%, from 61.1k employees to 63.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Jefferson & Lewis Counties PUMA, NY, are Military enlisted tactical operations & air/weapons specialists & crew members (3,038 people), Military, rank not specified (1,863 people), and Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers (1,650 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Jefferson & Lewis Counties PUMA, NY.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

63.2k

2021 Value

3.44%

1 Year growth

± 3.44%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Jefferson & Lewis Counties PUMA, NY grew at a rate of 3.44%, from 61.1k employees to 63.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Jefferson & Lewis Counties PUMA, NY, are U. S. Army (10,470 people), Elementary & secondary schools (5,128 people), and Construction (3,673 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Jefferson & Lewis Counties PUMA, NY, though some of these residents may live in Jefferson & Lewis Counties PUMA, NY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$43,551

Median earning men ± $1,414

$30,682

Median earning women ± $1,004

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($60,146), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($55,599), and Information ($52,393).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Wholesale Trade ($46,412), Public Administration ($45,619), and Construction ($41,535).

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 New York. 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 New York.

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Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in New York went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 60.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (37.5%), followed by Other (0.813%).

Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand are the senators currently representing the state of New York. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

New York is currently represented by 26 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

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2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (60.4%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (37.5%)
Republican Party
Other (0.813%)
Alliance, American Solidarity, Becoming One Nation, Constitution, Independent, Other, Party For Socialism And Liberation, Prohibition, and The Birthday Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in New York went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 60.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (37.5%), followed by Other (0.813%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in New York for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from New York

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Chuck Schumer

Senator from New York

Assumed office on January 3, 1999

Kirsten Gillibrand

Senator from New York

Assumed office on January 26, 2009
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Hillary Clinton, who had become Secretary of State.

Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand are the senators currently representing New York.

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 New York over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from New York

New York is currently represented by 26 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 New York have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Jefferson & Lewis Counties PUMA, NY awarded 478 degrees. The student population of Jefferson & Lewis Counties PUMA, NY in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 860 male students and 1,526 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Jefferson & Lewis Counties PUMA, NY are White (351 and 73.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (45 and 9.47%), Black or African American (31 and 6.53%), and Two or More Races (25 and 5.26%).

The largest universities in Jefferson & Lewis Counties PUMA, NY by number of degrees awarded are Jefferson Community College (458 and 95.8%) and Jefferson Lewis BOCES-Practical Nursing Program (20 and 4.18%).

The most popular majors in Jefferson & Lewis Counties PUMA, NY are Humanistic Studies (76 and 15.9%), General Studies (62 and 13%), and Registered Nursing (50 and 10.5%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

Measure

In 2017 in Jefferson & Lewis Counties PUMA, NY, the percentage of applicants admitted was 88%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 63.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 2,386 (36% men and 64% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 2,386 students enrolled in Jefferson & Lewis Counties PUMA, NY, 36% men and 64% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,721 records, of which 65.7% were women and 34.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Humanistic Studies
76 degree-majors awarded
General Studies
62 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
50 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Jefferson & Lewis Counties PUMA, NY was Humanistic Studies with 76 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Jefferson & Lewis Counties PUMA, NY according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Jefferson Community College
458 degrees awarded
Jefferson Lewis BOCES-Practical Nursing Program
20 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Jefferson Community College with 458 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 148 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Jefferson & Lewis Counties PUMA, NY, which is 0.448 times less than the 330 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 351 degrees mean that there were 7.8 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 45 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

Public, less-than 2-year ($18,481) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($672) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,500) 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

Measure

In 2021, 0.42% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.97% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Jefferson & Lewis Counties PUMA, NY in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (39.8k), Some college (23.3k), and Secondary Education (14.6k).

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 & Lewis Counties PUMA, NY was $148,500 in 2021, which is 0.606 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $142,600 to $148,500, a 4.14% increase. The homeownership rate in Jefferson & Lewis Counties PUMA, NY is 60.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Jefferson & Lewis Counties PUMA, NY have an average commute time of 19.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Jefferson & Lewis Counties PUMA, NY is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Jefferson & Lewis Counties PUMA, NY is $58,675. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Jefferson & Lewis Counties PUMA, NY was Battery Park City, Greenwich Village & Soho PUMA, NY with a value of $160,523, followed by Hempstead Town (East Central) PUMA, NY and Westchester County (Northeast) PUMA, NY, with respective values of $154,796 and $153,800.

Housing

Property

$148,500

Median Property Value 2021

±$4,511

$33,718

Median Property Taxes

±$1,040

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 & Lewis Counties PUMA, NY the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Jefferson & Lewis Counties PUMA, NY compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

60.3%

Homeownership

2021

63.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 60.3% of the housing units in Jefferson & Lewis Counties PUMA, NY were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 60.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Jefferson & Lewis Counties PUMA, NY compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Jefferson & Lewis Counties PUMA, NY was Battery Park City, Greenwich Village & Soho PUMA, NY with a value of $160,523, followed by Hempstead Town (East Central) PUMA, NY and Westchester County (Northeast) PUMA, NY, with respective values of $154,796 and $153,800.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Jefferson & Lewis Counties PUMA, NY 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.

$58,675

Median Household Income

± $1,780

56k

Number of Households

± 1,566

In 2021, the median household income of the 56k households in Jefferson & Lewis Counties PUMA, NY grew to $58,675 from the previous year's value of $55,102.

The following chart displays the households in Jefferson & Lewis Counties PUMA, NY 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

0.41

2021 Wage GINI in Jefferson & Lewis Counties PUMA, NY

0.408

2020 Wage GINI in Jefferson & Lewis Counties PUMA, NY

In 2021, the income inequality in Jefferson & Lewis Counties PUMA, NY was 0.41 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.481% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Jefferson & Lewis Counties PUMA, NY was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Jefferson & Lewis Counties PUMA, NY in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Jefferson & Lewis Counties PUMA, NY across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (78%)
Carpooled (8.45%)
Worked At Home (6.56%)

In 2021, 78% of workers in Jefferson & Lewis Counties PUMA, NY drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.45%) and those who worked at home (6.56%).

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

19.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Jefferson & Lewis Counties PUMA, NY have a shorter commute time (19.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.85% of the workforce in Jefferson & Lewis Counties PUMA, NY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Jefferson & Lewis Counties PUMA, NY compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Jefferson & Lewis Counties PUMA, NY distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Jefferson & Lewis Counties PUMA, NY have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

12.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Jefferson & Lewis Counties PUMA, NY (17.7k out of 137k 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 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Males 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Jefferson & Lewis Counties PUMA, NY is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

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.

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.

Health

95.1% of the population of Jefferson & Lewis Counties PUMA, NY has health coverage, with 35.4% on employee plans, 21.1% on Medicaid, 11.3% on Medicare, 15.8% on non-group plans, and 11.4% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.5% under 18 years, 20.5% between 18 and 34 years, 36.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 16% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.9% were men and 52.1% were women.

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

Uninsured People

4.93%

Uninsured

35.4%

Employer Coverage

21.1%

Medicaid

11.3%

Medicare

15.8%

Non-Group

11.4%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Jefferson & Lewis Counties PUMA, NY grew by 3.75% from 4.76% to 4.93%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Jefferson & Lewis Counties PUMA, NY changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.