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Jeff Davis County

Georgia · 14,779 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 $36,987. Population has grown 17% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $85,900. Households here earn about 40% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,779
+17%since 2000
from 12,684 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
45 / sq mi
+17%since 2000
from 38 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.0
+6%since 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
12K13K14K14K15K1990201020202024Jeff Davis County
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,987
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,310 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,452
+34%since 2000
from $13,780 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.7%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 19.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.5%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance10.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Information10.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction7.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services2.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$85,900
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$568
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $368 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.9%
−10.5 ptssince 2000
from 77.4% in 2000
33.1% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+34%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic78.8%(9,992)
Black15%(1,904)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(651)
Asian0.4%(56)
Other0%
Diversity Score43.2%(5,484)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic67.3%(9,950)
Black15.5%(2,293)
Hispanic / Latino13.9%(2,047)
Asian0.3%(50)
Other0.4%(56)
Diversity Score59.6%(8,806)
Segregation Score31.3%(4,630)
Diversity Score
60
+38%since 2000
from 43 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
31
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.4%
+15.1 ptssince 2000
from 63.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.9 min
+49%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.2%
+18.5 ptssince 2009
from 69.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.1%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 9.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.4%
−6.7 ptssince 2011
from 58.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.8%
−25.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
51.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
18.9%
−56.5 ptssince 2013
from 75.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jeff Davis County, Georgia?

Jeff Davis County, Georgia has about 14,779 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Jeff Davis County, Georgia earns about $36,987 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 $85,900, and the typical rent is about $568 a month.

How educated are people in Jeff Davis County, Georgia?

About 11.0% 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 20.4% 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 2,747 residents, a change of about 23 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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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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