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Jefferson

Georgia · 17,185 residents (2025 est.) · 22.972 sq mi
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Jefferson is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $109,828. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 11,165 residents. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $377,300. Poverty is rare here, at 5.6% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 42% more than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.6
US median: 38.9
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 90%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,990
+292%since 2000
from 3,825 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
653 / sq mi
+117%since 2009
from 300 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
35.6
+2%since 2000
from 34.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:17,185 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K5K9K13K16K1990201020202024Jefferson
202415K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 54.9%(731)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96%(899)
US avg: 6%
10 to 1413.6%(2,034)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 197.6%(1,138)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 246.3%(950)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3410.6%(1,589)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4416.1%(2,414)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5414.9%(2,240)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 648.6%(1,287)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 745.8%(872)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 844%(604)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.5%(232)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$109,828
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,146 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,888
+116%since 2000
from $18,456 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
65.5%
+34.9 ptssince 2009
from 30.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.6%
−9.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.382
−9%since 2010
from 0.419 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance7.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade7.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$377,300
+90%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $108,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,074
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $508 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
79.6%
+14.7 ptssince 2000
from 64.8% in 2000
20.4% rent
Vacancy rate
7.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.3%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 26.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.8%
−10.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.4
−5%since 2009
from 3.6 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
70
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic78%(2,983)
Black15.8%(603)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(161)
Asian1.2%(46)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic74.8%(11,217)
Black9.7%(1,459)
Hispanic / Latino10.2%(1,530)
Asian2.1%(310)
Other3.2%(474)
Diversity Score
52
+17%since 2009
from 45 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican4.1%(617)
Colombian1.3%(201)
Panamanian1%(145)
Argentine0.7%(103)
Salvadoran0.6%(89)
Dominican0.4%(65)
Puerto Rican0.4%(61)
Cuban0.3%(49)
Ecuadorian0.2%(31)
Spaniard0.1%(21)
+ 2 more hispanic origin groups with data
Peruvian0.1%(14)
Asian origin
Vietnamese0.9%(131)
Asian Indian0.5%(74)
Hmong0.3%(46)
Chinese0.2%(37)
Pakistani0.1%(13)
Filipino0.1%(9)
Ancestry
Irish14.9%(2,230)
English12.2%(1,832)
German7.4%(1,114)
American6.7%(1,004)
Italian4%(599)
Scottish2.2%(328)
Jamaican1.9%(291)
French1.5%(230)
Scotch-Irish1.3%(196)
Norwegian0.8%(116)
Greek0.8%(114)
+ 17 more ancestry groups with data
Swedish0.5%(82)
Dutch0.5%(76)
British0.4%(63)
Lithuanian0.3%(52)
Welsh0.3%(39)
Danish0.2%(36)
Slovak0.2%(29)
Canadian0.2%(27)
Romanian0.1%(21)
Belgian0.1%(17)
Ukrainian0.1%(15)
Hungarian0.1%(11)
Arab0.1%(10)
Lebanese0.1%(10)
Polish0.1%(10)
Finnish0%(5)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest American population · Largest Mexican population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.9%
+16.1 ptssince 2000
from 18.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.8%
+22.1 ptssince 2000
from 68.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
14.0%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.9 min
+98%since 2000
from 17.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 77.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.1%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.1%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.9%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.6%
−7.4 ptssince 2011
from 10.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
72.0%
+5.8 ptssince 2011
from 66.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
46.3%
−12.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
Female
48.5%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
Foreign born
7.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.7%
−39.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2012
from 11.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.9%
−79.4 ptssince 2013
from 88.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.1%
+17.1 ptssince 2017
from 76.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2016
from 93.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2016
from 2.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married34.6%(2,086)
Married60.8%(3,666)
Widowed0.7%(41)
Divorced3.9%(235)
Women 15+
Never married17.4%(922)
Married60.2%(3,191)
Widowed8.3%(442)
Divorced14%(743)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jefferson, Georgia?

Jefferson, Georgia has about 14,990 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Jefferson, Georgia?

The typical household in Jefferson, Georgia earns about $109,828 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jefferson, Georgia expensive?

In Jefferson, Georgia, the median home is worth about $377,300, and the typical rent is about $1,074 a month.

How educated are people in Jefferson, Georgia?

About 34.9% of adults age 25 and over in Jefferson, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jefferson, Georgia?

About 5.6% of people in Jefferson, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jefferson, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Jefferson, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 12,227 residents, a change of about 443 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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