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Jesup

Georgia · 9,809 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 $43,606. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $124,800. The poverty rate of 22.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 29% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,809
+6%since 2000
from 9,279 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
593 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 561 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.9
+10%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K9K10K10K10K1990201020202024Jesup
202410K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,606
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,833 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,286
+47%since 2000
from $15,144 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.9%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 23.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 21.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade12.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.1%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$124,800
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$613
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $372 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
48.4%
−11.3 ptssince 2000
from 59.7% in 2000
51.6% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+31%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic47.8%(4,692)
Black40.3%(3,954)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(708)
Asian0.9%(92)
Other0.7%(67)
Diversity Score72.3%(7,090)
Diversity Score
72
+2%since 2000
from 71 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.1%
+18.0 ptssince 2000
from 70.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.8 min
+32%since 2000
from 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.8%
+12.9 ptssince 2009
from 69.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.2%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 9.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.9%
+12.2 ptssince 2011
from 42.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.9%
−34.6 ptssince 2009
from 64.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
−11.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
Female
53.1%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.6%
−64.9 ptssince 2013
from 76.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jesup, Georgia?

Jesup, Georgia has about 9,809 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Jesup, Georgia?

The typical household in Jesup, Georgia earns about $43,606 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 $124,800, and the typical rent is about $613 a month.

How educated are people in Jesup, Georgia?

About 16.8% 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 22.3% 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 851 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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