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Jefferson County, PA market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Jefferson County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 43,255
- −2.8% since 2020
- Households
- 18,344
- Median household income
- $58,686
- +23.3% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $139,700
- Jobs located here
- 14,700
- Highest market score
- 71
- Real estate agents and brokers, #170 of 2,176 scored counties
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What this means
An estimated 43,255 people live in Jefferson County, in 18,344 households. Population estimates put the population change in Jefferson County from 2020 to 2025 at −2.8%, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median household income in Jefferson County is $58,686 a year, 27% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 23.3% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Jefferson County spend the most on groceries (an index of 96, where 100 is the U.S. average, so still below it) and the least on pets (57).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Jefferson County are for real estate agents and brokers (71), real estate businesses (70) and HVAC and plumbing companies (67). Jefferson County ranks #170 of 2,176 scored counties for real estate agents and brokers.
For its number of households, Jefferson County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for funeral homes (3.1 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for real estate businesses (77% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Jefferson County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Jefferson County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real estate agents and brokers | 71 | #170 of 2,176 | 16 | 8.7 | Index only | 332 | 6 |
| Real estate | 70 | #200 of 2,229 | 16 | 8.7 | Index only | 418 | 12 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 67 | #270 of 1,707 | 7 | 3.8 | $7M | 147 | 7 |
| Home repair trades | 66 | #321 of 2,057 | 13 | 7.1 | $3.8M | 155 | 17 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 63 | #558 of 2,087 | 11 | 6.0 | $3.2M | 249 | Under 3 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 63 | #663 of 2,402 | 32 | 17.4 | $3.5M | 103 | 8 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 60 | #699 of 2,210 | 19 | 10.4 | $1.8M | 208 | Under 3 |
| Grocery stores | 59 | #698 of 2,070 | 9 | 4.9 | $12.4M | 133 | 7 |
| Convenience stores | 59 | #785 of 2,261 | 13 | 7.1 | $8.6M | 109 | Under 3 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 54 | #836 of 2,088 | 11 | 6.0 | $1.1M | 162 | Under 3 |
| Nail salons | 51 | #646 of 1,328 | 5 | 2.7 | $3.1M | 186 | Under 3 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 49 | #957 of 1,886 | 12 | 6.5 | $1.6M | 159 | 11 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 47 | #920 of 1,656 | 6 | 3.3 | $3.1M | 176 | 27 |
| Spas and skin care | 44 | #1,078 of 1,769 | 11 | 6.0 | $1.4M | 161 | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 40 | #905 of 1,302 | 6 | 3.3 | $3.1M | 100 | 3 |
| Gas stations | 36 | #1,748 of 2,358 | 22 | 12.0 | $1.6M | 69 | 15 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 35 | #1,664 of 2,222 | 22 | 12.0 | $2.7M | 90 | 34 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 34 | #1,054 of 1,334 | 6 | 3.3 | $2M | 97 | Under 3 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 34 | #1,980 of 2,385 | 62 | 33.8 | $250K | 118 | 18 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 33 | #1,643 of 2,063 | 14 | 7.6 | $4.3M | 116 | 13 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 31 | #1,988 of 2,405 | 82 | 44.7 | $733K | 110 | 38 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 30 | #2,009 of 2,405 | 160 | 87.2 | $376K | 101 | 85 |
| Chiropractors | 28 | #1,316 of 1,490 | 11 | 6.0 | $1.7M | 71 | 5 |
| Physical therapy | 27 | #1,256 of 1,422 | 14 | 7.6 | $1.3M | 56 | 5 |
| Funeral homes | 27 | #1,277 of 1,472 | 12 | 6.5 | $256K | 38 | 7 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 27 | #2,168 of 2,394 | 120 | 65.4 | $157K | 103 | 51 |
| Tire shops | 26 | #1,300 of 1,530 | 8 | 4.4 | $1.9M | 75 | 4 |
| Insurance agencies | 26 | #1,915 of 2,272 | 24 | 13.1 | $1.2M | 95 | 18 |
| Pizza | 24 | #1,928 of 2,090 | 22 | 12.0 | $2.7M | 54 | 34 |
| Hair salons | 21 | #2,196 of 2,339 | 42 | 22.9 | $369K | 86 | 15 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 20 | #1,365 of 1,461 | 12 | 6.5 | $798K | 31 | 3 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 19 | #1,739 of 1,771 | 18 | 9.8 | $1.1M | 66 | 27 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 19 | #1,819 of 1,889 | 19 | 10.4 | $3.2M | 76 | 13 |
| Pet businesses | 19 | #2,126 of 2,200 | 22 | 12.0 | $435K | 50 | 9 |
| Child care and preschools | 17 | #1,526 of 1,611 | 15 | 8.2 | $491K | 49 | 17 |
| Veterinarians | 14 | #1,444 of 1,485 | 8 | 4.4 | $1.2M | 44 | 6 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 12 | #1,487 of 1,493 | 14 | 7.6 | $1.4M | 49 | 22 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 11 | #1,315 of 1,327 | 8 | 4.4 | $1.9M | 61 | 9 |
| Car washes and detailing | 7 | #1,438 of 1,451 | 12 | 6.5 | $1.3M | 50 | Under 3 |
| Auto repair shops | 7 | #2,374 of 2,378 | 67 | 36.5 | $225K | 51 | 33 |
| Auto repair and car care | 7 | #2,397 of 2,401 | 106 | 57.8 | $142K | 53 | 40 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.2 | $3.9M | 206 | Under 3 |
| Gyms | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.2 | $2.9M | 226 | Under 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.2 | $8.7M | 70 | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.2 | $12.2M | 145 | 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.6 | $6.7M | 65 | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.6 | $6.3M | 26 | Under 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.1 | $24.5M | Too few | 7 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.1 | $7.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.5 | $20.1M | Too few | 5 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.5 | $11.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | 3 |
Household spending in Jefferson County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $15.1M | $822 | 86 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $36.3M | $1,978 | 76 |
| Food away from home | $60.1M | $3,276 | 80 |
| Groceries | $111.3M | $6,067 | 96 |
| Personal care products and services | $15.5M | $846 | 84 |
| Child care and other personal services | $7.4M | $401 | 69 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $11.8M | $641 | 65 |
| Medical and dental services | $18.8M | $1,024 | 80 |
| Pets | $9.6M | $522 | 57 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $34.9M | $1,900 | 92 |
| Vehicle insurance | $28.7M | $1,566 | 80 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $49M | $2,670 | 88 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $20.1M | $1,094 | 77 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $289.8M | $15,797 | 95 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Jefferson County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 43,255−2.8% since 2020
- Households
- 18,344
- Median age
- 44.2
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 75%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.8
- Land area
- 653 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 67
- Median household income
- $58,686+23.3% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $76,614
- Median home value
- $139,700
- Jobs located here
- 14,700
- Daytime population
- 40,828Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Jefferson County, PA growing?
Population estimates put Jefferson County at 43,255 people in 2025, down 2.8% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 18,344 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 23.3%, before inflation.
How much do households in Jefferson County, PA spend?
Households in Jefferson County spend about $289.8M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $111.3M on groceries and $60.1M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Jefferson County runs highest on groceries (an index of 96, where 100 is the U.S. average, so still below it) and lowest on pets (57).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Jefferson County, PA?
Of the business types scored in Jefferson County, real estate agents and brokers (71), real estate businesses (70) and HVAC and plumbing companies (67) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For real estate agents and brokers, that ranks #170 of 2,176 scored counties.
How does Jefferson County, PA compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Jefferson County is $58,686, 27% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 2.8% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $139,700, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for funeral homes (3.1 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for real estate businesses (77% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 41 of the 56 business types have a score in Jefferson County, each ranked against other counties.
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