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Jersey

Georgia · 146 residents · 0.776 sq mi
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Population has declined 10% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $254,200. With a median age of 47.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Older
median age 47.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
146
−10%since 2000
from 163 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
188 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 210 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.0
+28%since 2000
from 36.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
561141722302881990201020202024Jersey
2024148
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$17,296
−5%since 2000
from $18,295 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.0%
−22.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.2%
−13.4 ptssince 2000
from 20.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information50%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade5.2%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$254,200
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $117,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$829
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $581 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.7%
−7.8 ptssince 2000
from 70.5% in 2000
37.3% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(156)
Black3.1%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score9%(15)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(137)
Black2.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score13.2%(19)
Diversity Score
13
+47%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.9%
+14.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.2%
+32.9 ptssince 2000
from 62.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
16.9%
+15.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.6 min
−25%since 2000
from 34.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
94.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 92.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.5%
+6.5 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.0%
+4.9 ptssince 2011
from 61.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.1%
−45.9 ptssince 2009
from 70.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
Female
48.6%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
18.1%
−77.9 ptssince 2013
from 96.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jersey, Georgia?

Jersey, Georgia has about 146 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Jersey, Georgia expensive?

In Jersey, Georgia, the median home is worth about $254,200, and the typical rent is about $829 a month.

How educated are people in Jersey, Georgia?

About 22.9% of adults age 25 and over in Jersey, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jersey, Georgia?

About 7.2% of people in Jersey, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jersey, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Jersey, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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