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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Jefferson County

Florida · 12,902 residents · 598.079 sq mi
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Jefferson County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $32,998. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $69,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

12,902
+14%since 1990
from 11,296 in 1990
1990 – 2025
22 / sq mi
+14%since 1990
from 19 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.4
+16%since 1990
from 33.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
11K12K13K14K15K1990201020202024Jefferson County
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$32,998
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,782 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,006
+75%since 1990
from $9,744 in 1990
US average: $21,522
17.1%
−5.4 ptssince 1990
from 22.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$69,900
+27%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $41,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$385
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $311 in 1990
US average: $602
80.9%
+4.1 ptssince 1990
from 76.7% in 1990
19.1% rent
2.1
+10%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic56%(6,323)
Black43%(4,853)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(177)
Asian0.2%(24)
Diversity Score64.6%(7,300)
2000
White, non-Hispanic58.3%(7,522)
Black38%(4,903)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(290)
Asian0.3%(37)
Diversity Score63%(8,123)
63
−3%since 1990
from 65 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.9%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 14.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
73.2%
+9.0 ptssince 1990
from 64.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.9%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 5.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.3 min
−20%since 1990
from 25.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jefferson County, Florida?

Jefferson County, Florida has about 12,902 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Jefferson County, Florida earns about $32,998 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 $69,900, and the typical rent is about $385 a month.

How educated are people in Jefferson County, Florida?

About 16.9% 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 17.1% of people in Jefferson County, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jefferson County, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Jefferson County, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,606 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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