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Jefferson

Georgia · 9,432 residents · 22.972 sq mi
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Jefferson has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $52,397. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 5,607 residents. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $179,900.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.4
US median: 37.2
More educated
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,432
+147%since 2000
from 3,825 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
411 / sq mi
+147%since 2000
from 167 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.4
−4%since 2000
from 34.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K5K9K13K16K1990201020202024Jefferson
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,397
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,146 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,061
+36%since 2000
from $18,456 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
34.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 30.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.419
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade8.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing7.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$179,900
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $108,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$641
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $508 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
62.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 64.8% in 2000
24.9% rent
Vacancy rate
12.5%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
32.5%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 26.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.0%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.4
+30%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score44.3%(1,694)
2010
White, non-Hispanic79.5%(7,494)
Black9.7%(919)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(707)
Asian1.6%(147)
Other2.8%(266)
Diversity Score45.8%(4,317)
Diversity Score
46
+3%since 2000
from 44 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.8%
+13.0 ptssince 2000
from 18.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.8%
+18.1 ptssince 2000
from 68.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
13.3%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.8 min
+27%since 2000
from 17.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.0%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 77.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.3%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.7%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
33.9%
−25.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
Female
52.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
Foreign born
6.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.3%
−35.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jefferson, Georgia?

Jefferson, Georgia has about 9,432 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Jefferson, Georgia?

The typical household in Jefferson, Georgia earns about $52,397 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 $179,900, and the typical rent is about $641 a month.

How educated are people in Jefferson, Georgia?

About 31.8% 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 15.7% 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 6,669 residents, a change of about 241 percent over that period.

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