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Jesup

Georgia · 10,301 residents (2025 est.) · 16.546 sq mi
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Jesup has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,974. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $158,500. With a median age of 45.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 39% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,942
+7%since 2000
from 9,279 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
601 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 561 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
45.5
+26%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:10,301 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,974
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,833 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,738
+70%since 2000
from $15,144 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.1%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 23.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 21.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.482
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.483 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade14.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade11.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Information11.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing1.6%
US avg: 0.4%
Other services0.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$158,500
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$696
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $372 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
62.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 59.7% in 2000
37.1% rent
Vacancy rate
14.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.1%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.0%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.4
+54%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
49
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic50%(4,641)
Black41.3%(3,832)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(665)
Asian0.7%(62)
Other0%
Diversity Score70.8%(6,574)
2024
White, non-Hispanic57.4%(5,711)
Black33.5%(3,328)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(607)
Asian2%(200)
Other1%(96)
Diversity Score69.2%(6,882)
Diversity Score
69
−2%since 2000
from 71 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.5%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.0%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 70.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.2 min
+60%since 2000
from 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 69.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
19.3%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
15.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2011
from 9.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
41.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 42.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.6%
−30.9 ptssince 2009
from 64.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
Female
48.6%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
Foreign born
6.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.7%
−52.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2012
from 21.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
16.1%
−60.4 ptssince 2013
from 76.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.1%
+26.2 ptssince 2017
from 61.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2016
from 90.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2016
from 7.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jesup, Georgia?

Jesup, Georgia has about 9,942 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Jesup, Georgia?

The typical household in Jesup, Georgia earns about $46,974 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jesup, Georgia expensive?

In Jesup, Georgia, the median home is worth about $158,500, and the typical rent is about $696 a month.

How educated are people in Jesup, Georgia?

About 18.5% of adults age 25 and over in Jesup, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jesup, Georgia?

About 20.9% of people in Jesup, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jesup, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Jesup, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 984 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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