Jefferson Heights, NY

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in Jefferson Heights

Limestreet / West Athens

Greenport Center / Greendale

Kiskatom / Ledgewood Park

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Jefferson Heights

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

16.0%

Households with Children

34.2%

School Enrollment K-12

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 9.5%
School Age (5-17): 12.8%
Young Adults (18-34): 21.1%
Working Age (35-54): 12.3%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 19.1%
Seniors (65+): 25.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 16.2%
High School / GED: 37.0%
Some College or Associate's: 30.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 16.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 27.0%
Single Parents: 7.2%
Couples & Adults: 27.6%
Living Alone: 38.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 67.2%
Hispanic or Latino: 22.8%
Asian: 0.3%
Black or African American: 3.0%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 6.6%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 4.4%
Puerto Rican: 75.4%
Cuban: 0.0%
Dominican: 1.8%
Central American: 18.4%
South American: 0.0%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 20.3%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 79.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 86.5%
Born in Other U.S. State: 8.3%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 3.1%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 1.9%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 0.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 87.1%
Spanish: 8.5%
European & Indo-European: 4.0%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.4%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 6.1%
Elementary (1-4): 1.3%
Middle School (5-8): 3.5%
High School (9-12): 5.7%
College / Graduate: 1.0%
Not Enrolled: 82.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources