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Jefferson

South Carolina · 753 residents · 1.802 sq mi
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Jefferson has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $46,838. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $87,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% 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
753
+7%since 2000
from 704 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
418 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 391 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.8
+7%since 2000
from 35.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6767598439261K1990201020202024Jefferson
2024737
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,838
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,821 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,241
+49%since 2000
from $12,924 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
22.0%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 27.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.503
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade22.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information17.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing6.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing2%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,500
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$533
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $275 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
33.9%
−32.3 ptssince 2000
from 66.2% in 2000
30.8% rent
Vacancy rate
13.2%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
4.5%
−12.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
−20%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic61.9%(466)
Black30.9%(233)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(11)
Asian1.6%(12)
Other1.2%(9)
Diversity Score61.4%(463)
Diversity Score
61
−7%since 2000
from 66 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.8%
+20.2 ptssince 2000
from 61.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.4 min
+23%since 2000
from 19.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
95.4%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 86.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.3%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.3%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
14.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
41.0%
−32.0 ptssince 2009
from 72.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
Female
56.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.3%
−28.6 ptssince 2009
from 38.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jefferson, South Carolina?

Jefferson, South Carolina has about 753 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Jefferson, South Carolina earns about $46,838 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 $87,500, and the typical rent is about $533 a month.

How educated are people in Jefferson, South Carolina?

About 11.1% 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 22.0% 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 6 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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