Jefferson, Ohio
Jefferson: county in Ohio, United States
About
Jefferson is a city located in the county of Fairfield in the U.S. state of Ohio. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,920 and a population density of 2 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,821 inhabitants.
The city was created 228 years ago in 1797.
Quick Facts about Jefferson
| Population | 1,821 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Ohio (United States) |
| County | Fairfield County |
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| Plate code | 41 |
| Area | 1064 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.6% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.4% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 39.8140,-82.7607 |
| Named for | Thomas Jefferson |
| Capital | Steubenville |
| Establishment | July 27, 1797 (228 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 20:25:00 (18th April 2026) |
| Postal code | 44047 |
| Density | 2 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -5.44% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 77℉ Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Jefferson is located at 39°48'50"N 82°45'39"W (39.8139500, -82.7607300). It has 7 neighbors: Belmont County, Carroll County, Columbiana County, Harrison County, Brooke County, Hancock County and Ohio County.
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Weather
A slight chance of rain showers between 8am and 11am, then showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy. High near 77, with temperatures falling to around...
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Jefferson
Official Website- Steubenville
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Jefferson decreased by 5.44% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,920 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,916 | -0.21% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,912 | -0.21% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,909 | -0.16% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,894 | -0.79% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,884 | -0.53% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,878 | -0.32% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,865 | -0.7% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,866 | 0.05% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,861 | -0.27% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,821 | -2.2% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Jefferson
1Netcher Road Covered Bridge
1544 Netcher Rd, Jefferson, OH 44047, United States View details
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2Graham Road Covered Bridge
Co Hwy 343, Jefferson, OH 44047, United States View details
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3South Denmark Road Covered Bridge
2670 S Denmark Rd, Jefferson, OH 44047, United States View details
4Ashtabula County Metroparks
91 N Chestnut St, Jefferson, OH 44047, United States View details
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5Victorian Perambulator Museum and Art Gallery
26 E Cedar St, Jefferson, OH 44047, United States View details
Phone: +14405769588
People born in Jefferson (15)
People born in Jefferson, including politician Thomas W. Bartley, Recipient of the Medal of Honor William Pittenger, politician William B. Francis, .
More notable people
- Edward N. Kirk (Union Army general) he was born in 29/02/1828
- Isaiah Pillars (Ohio lawyer, Swedenborgian) he was born in 17/03/1833
- James S. Alban (Wisconsin State Senate member) he was born in 07/04/1810
- John C. Brown (American politician) he was born in 13/03/1844
- John Scott (American politician, businessman, lawyer, and soldier) he was born in 24/04/1824
- Joseph Cable (American politician) he was born in 17/04/1801
- Samuel B. Campbell (American politician) he was born in 01/01/1846
- John H. Hays (Recipient of the Medal of Honor) he was born in 04/08/1844
- Samuel Grimshaw (Medal of Honor recipient) he was born in 02/03/1840
- Alexander Watt (American politician) he was born in 26/09/1834
- Benjamin Dewell (American rancher and Bear Flagger) he was born in 27/10/1821
- Andy Logan he was born in 17/02/1918
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Jefferson, OH. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 204778 | Ohio State School of Cosmetology-Canal Winchester | CANAL WINCHESTER (OH) | 43110 |
Nearby Transit Stations (1)
Rail and bus stations connected to Jefferson, OH. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| COL | Columbus, OH | 111 East Town Street | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Jefferson.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Lithopol Post Office | Lithopolis (OH) | 43136 |
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- Jefferson, Georgia city in Jackson County, Georgia, United States with a population of 12,490 people.
- Jefferson, Iowa city in Greene County, Iowa with a population of 4,075 people.
- Jefferson, Oregon city in Marion County, Texas, USA with a population of 3,386 people.
- Jefferson, Michigan city in Jackson County, Georgia, United States with a population of 2,998 people.
- Jefferson, Indiana unincorporated community in Clinton County, Indiana with a population of 2,523 people.
- Jefferson, Maine town in Maine, United States with a population of 2,470 people.
- Jefferson, Texas city in Marion County, Texas, USA with a population of 1,924 people.
- Jefferson, North Carolina town in North Carolina, USA with a population of 1,534 people.
- Jefferson, New York town in New York, United States with a population of 1,455 people.
- Jefferson, Wisconsin city in and county seat of Jefferson County, Wisconsin with a population of 1,225 people.
- Jefferson, South Dakota city in South Dakota, United States with a population of 1,159 people.
- Jefferson, New Hampshire town in New Hampshire, United States with a population of 1,049 people.
- Jefferson, Pennsylvania city in Greene County, Iowa with a population of 729 people.
- Jefferson, South Carolina town in South Carolina, United States with a population of 704 people.
- Jefferson, Minnesota unincorporated community in Houston County, Minnesota with a population of 127 people.
- Jefferson, Kansas unincorporated community in Kansas, United States with a population of 95 people.
- Jefferson, Oklahoma town in Oklahoma, United States with a population of 8 people.
Other cities in Fairfield County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Fairfield County , OH. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Lancaster | 40,932 | The county seat of Fairfield County, Ohio. |
| Pickerington | 22,835 | City in Fairfield and Franklin counties, Ohio, United States |
| Geneva | 5,899 | City in Ashtabula County, Ohio, United States |
| Baltimore | 3,026 | Village in Ohio, United States |
| Waterloo | 2,605 | Human settlement in Ohio, United States |
| Carroll | 2,073 | Village in Fairfield County, Ohio, United States |
| Lithopolis | 1,916 | Human settlement in Ohio, United States of America |
| Bremen | 1,466 | Town in Ohio, United States |
| Royalton | 1,454 | Human settlement in Ohio, United States of America |
| Fairfield Beach | 1,292 | Census-designated place in Fairfield County, Ohio |
| Pleasant Hill | 1,258 | Human settlement in Miami County, Ohio, United States of America |
| Millersport | 1,081 | Human settlement in Fairfield County, Ohio, United States of America |
| Pleasantville | 963 | Village in Fairfield County, Ohio |
| Amanda | 746 | Town |
| Thurston | 607 | Place in Ohio |
| Stoutsville | 566 | Human settlement in Fairfield County, Ohio, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Jefferson distances to largest Ohio cities