Jefferson County, New York Diversity Indicators (2024)

Total Population

115,040

Diversity Score

34.6

Diversity Tier

Moderate-Low

Largest Group

White (Non-Hispanic)
80.2%%

Jefferson County, New York Racial & Ethnic Breakdown

Bar chart showing racial distribution in  for 2024
Figure 1: Percentage breakdown of the population by race and ethnicity in (2024).


Jefferson County, New York Population by Race & Ethnicity

Race / EthnicityPopulationPercentage
White (Non-Hispanic)92,22880.2%
Hispanic or Latino8,6577.5%
Two or More Races6,2795.5%
Black / African American4,9814.3%
Asian2,1591.9%
Other Race3340.3%
Pacific Islander2710.2%
Native American1310.1%


Diversity & Demographics FAQs for Jefferson County, New York

The largest racial or ethnic group in Jefferson County, New York is White (Non-Hispanic), which makes up 80.2% of the total population.

Since 2010, the diversity index for Jefferson County, New York has increased significantly. The area currently has a diversity score of 34.6/100, which is considered a Moderate-Low level of diversity.
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