Jefferson County, New York

Jefferson County: County in New York, United States

About

Jefferson County is a county located in the U.S. state of New York. As of the 2010 census, the population was 116,229 and a population density of 24 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 108,095 inhabitants. Its county seat is Watertown. The county was created 219 years ago in 1804.

Jefferson County locator map
Location of Jefferson County on New York map.

Quick Facts about Jefferson County

Population : 108,095 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : New York (United States)
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Area : 4810 km2
Water as percent of area : 32%
Land as percent of area : 68%
Named for : Thomas Jefferson
Capital : Watertown
Establishment : January 01, 1805
Time Zone : America/New_York
Local time : 03:06:35 (22nd December 2024)
Density : 22 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : -7.52% (2010-2020)
Old Jefferson County Courthouse Arsenal %26 Sherman Streets Watertown 'Jefferson County New York' image
Old Jefferson County Courthouse Arsenal %26 Sherman Streets Watertown 'Jefferson County New York'
Old Jefferson County Courthouse Arsenal %26 Sherman Streets Watertown 'Jefferson County New York' image
Old Jefferson County Courthouse Arsenal %26 Sherman Streets Watertown 'Jefferson County New York' image

Geography

Jefferson County is located at 43°59'56"N 76°3'8"W (43.9988500, -76.0521100). It has 3 neighbors: Lewis County, Oswego County and St. Lawrence County.

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The largest city of Jefferson County is Brownville with a population of 5,876. Other cities include, Sackets Harbor population 1,376, Black River population 1,217, Rodman population 1,109 and Evans Mills population 545. See all Jefferson County cities & populated places.

Jefferson County Populated Places (more)

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Jefferson County.

City Name Population Title
Brownville 5,876 Human settlement in Jefferson County, New York, United States of America
Adams 4,847 Town in New York, United States
Clayton 4,647 Village in Jefferson County, New York, United States
Watertown 4,426 Town in Jefferson County, New York
Champion 4,236 Town in Jefferson County, New York
Calcium 3,491 Census-designated place in Jefferson County, New York
Ellisburg 3,284 Town in Jefferson County, New York, United States
Carthage 3,256 Village in the United States
Cape Vincent 2,661 Town in New York
West Carthage 1,901 Village in New York, USA
Philadelphia 1,759 Town in Jefferson County, New York, United States
Adams Center 1,568 Census-designated place in Jefferson County, New York
Waterville 1,502 Village in New York, United States
Sackets Harbor 1,376 City in Jefferson County, New York, United States of America
Henderson 1,287 Town in Jefferson County, New York, United States
Smithville 1,257 Town in New York, United States

Jefferson County has 3 neighbours.

Demographics

According to census records, the population of Jefferson County decreased by 7.52% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 116,229 - census
2011 117,752 1.29% estimation process
2012 120,235 2.07% estimation process
2013 118,490 -1.47% estimation process
2014 117,971 -0.44% estimation process
2015 116,371 -1.37% estimation process
2016 112,980 -3% estimation process
2017 113,157 0.16% estimation process
2018 111,866 -1.15% estimation process
2019 109,834 -1.85% estimation process
2020 108,095 -1.61% estimation process

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People born in Jefferson County (23)

People born in Jefferson County, including diplomat Charles E. Bohlen, politician Edward S. Minor, politician George H. Cobb, .

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