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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Jesup

Georgia · 9,279 residents · 16.546 sq mi
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Jesup has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,833. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $63,100. The poverty rate of 21.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 32% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

9,279
+4%since 1990
from 8,958 in 1990
1990 – 2025
561 / sq mi
+4%since 1990
from 541 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.2
+12%since 1990
from 32.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
9K9K10K10K10K1990201020202024Jesup
202410K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,833
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,641 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,144
+58%since 1990
from $9,604 in 1990
US average: $21,522
21.8%
−3.8 ptssince 1990
from 25.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$63,100
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $43,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$372
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $252 in 1990
US average: $602
59.7%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 59.2% in 1990
40.3% rent
2.2
+9%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic62%(5,553)
Black37.6%(3,366)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(65)
Asian0.3%(27)
Diversity Score60.3%(5,397)
2000
White, non-Hispanic50%(4,641)
Black41.3%(3,832)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(665)
Asian0.7%(62)
Diversity Score70.8%(6,574)
71
+18%since 1990
from 60 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.2%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 11.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
70.1%
+6.6 ptssince 1990
from 63.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.2%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 5.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.8 min
+15%since 1990
from 13.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Jesup, Georgia?

Jesup, Georgia has about 9,279 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Jesup, Georgia?

The typical household in Jesup, Georgia earns about $28,833 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 $63,100, and the typical rent is about $372 a month.

How educated are people in Jesup, Georgia?

About 13.2% 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 21.8% 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 321 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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

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