COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Jefferson County

Florida · 11,296 residents · 598.079 sq mi

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Jefferson County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,782. Population has declined 12% since 2000. Median home value is $41,800. The poverty rate of 22.5% is well above the national figure.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $30,130

Mid-age

median age 33.9

US median: 33.0

Less educated

15% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 20%

More affordable

home values down 21%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $93,722

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

11,296

−12%vs 2000

vs 12,902 in 2000

1990 – 2025

Population density

19 / sq mi

−12%vs 2000

vs 22 / sq mi in 2000

US average: 221

Median age

33.9

−14%vs 2000

vs 39.4 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

202415K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$21,782

−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $32,998 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$9,744

−43%vs 2000

vs $17,006 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

22.5%

+5.4 ptsvs 2000

vs 17.1% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$41,800

−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $69,900 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$311

+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $385 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

76.7%

−4.1 ptsvs 2000

vs 80.9% in 2000

23.3% rent

Afford Score

1.9

−9%vs 2000

vs 2.1 in 2000

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000

White, non-Hispanic58.3%(7,522)

Black38%(4,903)

Hispanic / Latino2.2%(290)

Asian0.3%(37)

Other0%

Diversity Score63%(8,123)

1990

White, non-Hispanic56%(6,323)

Black43%(4,853)

Hispanic / Latino1.6%(177)

Asian0.2%(24)

Other0.8%(96)

Diversity Score64.6%(7,300)

Diversity Score

+3%vs 2000

vs 63 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

14.7%

−2.2 ptsvs 2000

vs 16.9% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

64.1%

−9.0 ptsvs 2000

vs 73.2% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

5.5%

−0.3 ptsvs 2000

vs 5.9% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

25.4 min

+25%vs 2000

vs 20.3 min in 2000

US average: 21.9

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jefferson County, Florida?

Jefferson County, Florida has about 11,296 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Jefferson County, Florida?

The typical household in Jefferson County, Florida earns about $21,782 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jefferson County, Florida expensive?

In Jefferson County, Florida, the median home is worth about $41,800, and the typical rent is about $311 a month.

How educated are people in Jefferson County, Florida?

About 14.7% of adults age 25 and over in Jefferson County, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jefferson County, Florida?

About 22.5% of people in Jefferson County, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

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6 census tracts

Census Tract 2502 Census Tract 2501.04 Census Tract 2501.03 Census Tract 2501.06 Census Tract 2501.05 Census Tract 9900

3 ZIP codes

ZIP 32344 ZIP 32361 ZIP 32337

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

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