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Jefferson County

Florida · 14,510 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 $49,081. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $137,300. With a median age of 49.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,510
+12%since 2000
from 12,902 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
24 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 22 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.8
+26%since 2000
from 39.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
11K12K13K14K15K1990201020202024Jefferson County
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,081
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,998 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,795
+52%since 2000
from $17,006 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.5%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 17.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade2.4%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$137,300
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$770
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $385 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.2%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 80.9% in 2000
22.8% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+32%since 2000
from 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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic60.1%(8,720)
Black31.7%(4,600)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(658)
Asian0.2%(34)
Other2.2%(320)
Diversity Score65.5%(9,508)
Segregation Score29.1%(4,218)
Diversity Score
66
+4%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
29
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.3%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 16.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.6%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 73.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.3 min
+45%since 2000
from 20.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.5%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 76.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 10.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.5%
−7.0 ptssince 2011
from 54.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.3%
−30.3 ptssince 2009
from 65.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Female
46.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Foreign born
3.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.4%
−74.9 ptssince 2013
from 82.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jefferson County, Florida?

Jefferson County, Florida has about 14,510 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Jefferson County, Florida earns about $49,081 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 $137,300, and the typical rent is about $770 a month.

How educated are people in Jefferson County, Florida?

About 23.3% 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 17.0% 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 3,214 residents, a change of about 28 percent over that period.

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

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