There are many places in Jefferson County to live and work, but none are quite like Jefferson Valley City. Jefferson Valley City, Missouri is a suburb of St. Louis, Missouri. This area's population is growing at a faster rate than the rest of Missouri. While St. Louis has the highest median household income in the state, Jefferson County is lagging behind, with a growth rate of just over 0.5 percent.
People living in Jefferson Valley-Yorktown, New York, are married a bit more than the average American. Nearly 62% of adults aged 15 and older in Jefferson Valley-Yorktown are married. That compares to a national average of 48.7% and 45% for New York. Divorce is also rarer in Jefferson Valley-Yorktown, with only 8.7% of adults being divorced.
A significant number of residents in the area work in agriculture, which has contributed to the city's economic vitality. Historically, agriculture was a mainstay of the area. Today, this activity remains a significant contributor to the county's economy and sense of place. It is also a major part of Jefferson Valley City's economy and community life. However, today, the area is increasingly reliant on tourism.
In 2014, 61.9% of the population of Jefferson Valley-Yorktown, NY was identified as white. Nearly 12.3% of the population identified as black. Approximately 2.7% of the population was classified as Hispanic. A further 1.2% were classified as other races. The location quotient, which compares the share of a Census-designated place to the national median, is also included.