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Jeff Davis County

Georgia · 12,684 residents · 330.919 sq mi
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Jeff Davis County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,310. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $47,400. Households here earn about 36% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,684
+5%since 1990
from 12,032 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
38 / sq mi
+5%since 1990
from 36 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
35.0
+9%since 1990
from 32.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
12K13K14K14K15K1990201020202024Jeff Davis County
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,310
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,470 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,780
+43%since 1990
from $9,632 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
19.4%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 18.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$47,400
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $39,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$368
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $269 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
77.4%
+4.3 ptssince 1990
from 73.1% in 1990
22.6% rent
Afford Score
1.7
−5%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic84.2%(10,136)
Black15.4%(1,848)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(89)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score34.7%(4,172)
2000
White, non-Hispanic78.8%(9,992)
Black15%(1,904)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(651)
Asian0.4%(56)
Diversity Score43.2%(5,484)
Diversity Score
43
+25%since 1990
from 35 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.4%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 8.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
63.3%
+8.1 ptssince 1990
from 55.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.3%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 2.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.4 min
+2%since 1990
from 15.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare Jeff Davis County to nearby counties

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Income$50,929+86%
Home value$113,300+139%
Population11,195−26%
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JEFF DAVIS COUNTY VS
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Income$46,651+71%
Home value$76,700+62%
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JEFF DAVIS COUNTY VS
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JEFF DAVIS COUNTY VS
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Income$44,694+64%
Home value$101,400+114%
Population11,070−27%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jeff Davis County, Georgia?

Jeff Davis County, Georgia has about 12,684 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Jeff Davis County, Georgia?

The typical household in Jeff Davis County, Georgia earns about $27,310 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jeff Davis County, Georgia expensive?

In Jeff Davis County, Georgia, the median home is worth about $47,400, and the typical rent is about $368 a month.

How educated are people in Jeff Davis County, Georgia?

About 9.4% of adults age 25 and over in Jeff Davis County, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jeff Davis County, Georgia?

About 19.4% of people in Jeff Davis County, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jeff Davis County, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Jeff Davis County, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 652 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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5 census tracts
Census Tract 9601.02Census Tract 9602.01Census Tract 9602.02Census Tract 9601.01Census Tract 9603
2 ZIP codes
ZIP 31539ZIP 31532
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