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Jefferson

South Carolina · 797 residents (2025 est.) · 1.802 sq mi
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Jefferson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,625. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% 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 $154,400. At a median age of 34.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 41% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
737
+5%since 2000
from 704 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
409 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 391 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
34.3
−3%since 2000
from 35.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:797 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6767598439261K1990201020202024Jefferson
2024737
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,625
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,821 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,361
+119%since 2000
from $12,924 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.1%
+15.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.4%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 27.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.515
+2%since 2010
from 0.503 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade10.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Information9.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade1.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$154,400
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$314
−37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $275 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
77.5%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 66.2% in 2000
22.5% rent
Vacancy rate
14.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
27.3%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.8
+62%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
34
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic60.4%(425)
Black29%(204)
Hispanic / Latino9.1%(64)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score66.1%(465)
2024
White, non-Hispanic66.5%(490)
Black27.3%(201)
Hispanic / Latino3%(22)
Asian0.8%(6)
Other2.4%(18)
Diversity Score60.3%(444)
Diversity Score
60
−9%since 2000
from 66 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.6%
+20.0 ptssince 2000
from 61.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.5%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.9 min
+40%since 2000
from 19.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.3%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 86.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.4%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.5%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.1%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.9%
−7.0 ptssince 2011
from 11.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.2%
−9.7 ptssince 2011
from 69.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
32.8%
+24.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.5%
−42.5 ptssince 2009
from 72.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
Female
55.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.8%
−31.1 ptssince 2009
from 38.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.7%
+11.2 ptssince 2012
from 8.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.2%
−76.5 ptssince 2013
from 86.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.5%
+43.8 ptssince 2017
from 48.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2016
from 97.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2016
from 0.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jefferson, South Carolina?

Jefferson, South Carolina has about 737 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Jefferson, South Carolina?

The typical household in Jefferson, South Carolina earns about $40,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jefferson, South Carolina expensive?

In Jefferson, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $154,400, and the typical rent is about $314 a month.

How educated are people in Jefferson, South Carolina?

About 13.1% of adults age 25 and over in Jefferson, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jefferson, South Carolina?

About 21.4% of people in Jefferson, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jefferson, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Jefferson, South Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 22 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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