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Jefferson, NY
Census-designated place in Schoharie County, New York.
Population
177
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
166
ZIP codes
0
Jefferson and its ZIP codes
Jefferson at a glance
- Jefferson is 61% less dense than New York as a whole.
Local data for Jefferson, NY
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Schoharie County. PPP loans are for Jefferson.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,317
8,498 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,002
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$204M
FY 2026, $6,876 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Jefferson, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
715
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
262
1.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 11°F
44.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Jefferson, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.5%
U.S. 33.3% -0.8 pts
Diabetes
13.6%
U.S. 12.1% +1.5 pts
Smoking
13.9%
U.S. 12.8% +1.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.7%
U.S. 11.1% -5.4 pts
Cities near Jefferson
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| StamfordVillage | 4.9 mi | 1.3 |
| North BlenheimCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 0.5 |
| HobartVillage | 8.2 mi | 0.5 |
| East WorcesterCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.5 |
| RichmondvilleVillage | 11 mi | 1.8 |
| WorcesterCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 8.6 |
| SchenevusCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1 |
| PrattsvilleCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 4 |
| CobleskillVillage | 15 mi | 3.6 |
| BloomvilleCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.3 |
| WestfordCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.6 |
| Davenport CenterCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 3.1 |
| MiddleburghVillage | 16 mi | 1.2 |
| PortlandvilleCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.2 |
| MilfordVillage | 19 mi | 0.4 |
| Preston-Potter HollowCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 10.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Jefferson, NY in?
- Jefferson is in Schoharie County, New York.
- What is the population of Jefferson, NY?
- About 177 people live in Jefferson, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Jefferson?
- Nearby places include Stamford (4.9 mi), North Blenheim (8.1 mi), Hobart (8.2 mi), East Worcester (11 mi), Richmondville (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023