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Jesup

Georgia · 10,214 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 $35,708. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $92,300. The poverty rate of 22.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 28% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,214
+10%since 2000
from 9,279 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
617 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 561 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.2
+3%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K9K10K10K10K1990201020202024Jesup
202410K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,708
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,833 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,649
+10%since 2000
from $15,144 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 23.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
22.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 21.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.483
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade15.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services8.3%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$92,300
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$488
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $372 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
32.5%
−27.2 ptssince 2000
from 59.7% in 2000
47.5% rent
Vacancy rate
15.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.1%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+18%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic48.2%(4,926)
Black39.6%(4,040)
Hispanic / Latino9.2%(937)
Asian0.9%(91)
Other2.5%(259)
Diversity Score75.6%(7,722)
Diversity Score
76
+7%since 2000
from 71 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
73.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 70.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.4 min
+36%since 2000
from 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
71.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 69.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
2.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
14.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.1%
−35.4 ptssince 2009
from 64.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
Female
43.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
Foreign born
6.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.9%
−48.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jesup, Georgia?

Jesup, Georgia has about 10,214 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Jesup, Georgia?

The typical household in Jesup, Georgia earns about $35,708 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 $92,300, and the typical rent is about $488 a month.

How educated are people in Jesup, Georgia?

About 11.9% 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 22.4% 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 1,256 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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

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