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Jefferson

Georgia · 13,233 residents · 22.972 sq mi
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Jefferson has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $70,766. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 9,408 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $223,600. At a median age of 34.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.5
US median: 38.8
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,233
+246%since 2000
from 3,825 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
34.5
−1%since 2000
from 34.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K5K9K13K16K1990201020202024Jefferson
202415K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 56.8%(895)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 99.2%(1,220)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 1410.1%(1,337)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 198.6%(1,139)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.5%(599)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3411.5%(1,523)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4415.9%(2,098)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5412.7%(1,680)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 648.7%(1,152)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 746.6%(873)
US avg: 10%
75 to 844.4%(578)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over1.1%(139)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,766
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,146 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,128
+79%since 2000
from $18,456 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
47.9%
+17.3 ptssince 2009
from 30.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.2%
−7.0 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade11.7%
US avg: 10%
Information9.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$223,600
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $108,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$787
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $508 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.0%
+14.2 ptssince 2000
from 64.8% in 2000
21.0% rent
Afford Score
3.2
−12%since 2009
from 3.6 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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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%
2020
White, non-Hispanic77.4%(10,240)
Black8.2%(1,087)
Hispanic / Latino7.9%(1,040)
Asian2%(269)
Other1.7%(220)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican3.2%(371)
Panamanian1.7%(194)
Salvadoran1.7%(192)
Puerto Rican1.3%(155)
Spaniard0.5%(62)
Peruvian0.4%(45)
Guatemalan0.1%(16)
Asian origin
Asian Indian0.4%(44)
Korean0.1%(17)
Japanese0.1%(10)
Chinese0.1%(6)
Ancestry
Irish15.1%(1,753)
American12.9%(1,503)
English10.1%(1,176)
German4.8%(552)
Italian3.7%(433)
Scottish2.2%(256)
Scotch-Irish2.1%(249)
French1.3%(154)
Welsh1.2%(143)
Norwegian1.1%(131)
Russian1%(120)
Swedish0.9%(103)
+ 14 more ancestry groups with data
Polish0.7%(86)
Dutch0.7%(83)
Portuguese0.7%(82)
Greek0.6%(68)
Hungarian0.5%(60)
British0.5%(55)
Ukrainian0.4%(50)
Iranian0.2%(24)
Swiss0.2%(23)
Romanian0.1%(16)
West Indian0.1%(11)
Haitian0.1%(11)
Finnish0%(4)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest American population · Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest Italian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.9%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 18.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.5%
+17.8 ptssince 2000
from 68.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.0 min
+87%since 2000
from 17.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.9%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 77.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.4%
−8.6 ptssince 2011
from 10.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 66.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.3%
−21.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
Female
49.0%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
Foreign born
4.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.4%
−79.9 ptssince 2013
from 88.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
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 13,233 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Jefferson, Georgia?

The typical household in Jefferson, Georgia earns about $70,766 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 $223,600, and the typical rent is about $787 a month.

How educated are people in Jefferson, Georgia?

About 29.9% 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 8.2% 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 10,470 residents, a change of about 379 percent over that period.

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

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