COUNTY · NY

Jefferson County, New York

Jefferson County is a county in New York with FIPS code 36045 and an estimated population of 114,787 (Census 2023), 25th largest of 62 in the state.

County facts

Name
Jefferson County
State
New York
Type
county
FIPS code
36045
State FIPS
36
Population (2023)
114,787
Change since 2020
-1.1%
State rank
25 of 62

Population is the Census Bureau’s Vintage 2023 estimate.

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Questions

What is the FIPS code for Jefferson County?

Jefferson County, New York has the five-digit FIPS code 36045: 36 for the state and 045 for the county.

What state is Jefferson County in?

Jefferson County is in New York.

How do I know if an address is in this county?

Use the address lookup. ZIP codes and city names can cross county lines, so an address is the reliable check.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau geographic reference files; Census Bureau Population Estimates, Vintage 2023. Last reviewed 2026-10-27.