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Jefferson County

Georgia · 15,011 residents (2025 est.) · 526.555 sq mi
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Jefferson County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $53,014. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $105,400. Households here earn about 31% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,341
−11%since 2000
from 17,266 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
29 / sq mi
−7%since 2009
from 31 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
40.9
+17%since 2000
from 34.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:15,011 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
15K16K16K17K18K1990201020202024Jefferson County
202415K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55.5%(846)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.4%(1,141)
US avg: 6%
10 to 145.3%(812)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 198.6%(1,314)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245%(772)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3411.9%(1,828)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4413%(1,991)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5411%(1,686)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6413.6%(2,086)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7411.5%(1,764)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 845.1%(787)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2%(314)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,014
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,120 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,127
+101%since 2000
from $13,491 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.0%
+21.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.9%
−6.1 ptssince 2000
from 23.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.451
+1%since 2010
from 0.446 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade16.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance15.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical14.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade10.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Information9.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$105,400
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$731
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $300 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
68.1%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 72.2% in 2000
31.9% rent
Vacancy rate
19.8%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.0%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 27.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
27.0%
−16.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.0
−17%since 2009
from 2.4 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
49
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic41.8%(7,215)
Black56%(9,663)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(259)
Asian0.2%(27)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic41.1%(6,300)
Black52.7%(8,091)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(547)
Asian0%(6)
Other2.6%(397)
Diversity Score
69
+6%since 2009
from 65 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Segregation Score
27
+9%since 2020
from 25 in 2020
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means White and non-White residents are more separated across neighborhoods.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican2.9%(440)
Dominican0.3%(50)
Colombian0.3%(43)
Asian origin
Ancestry
American6.9%(1,060)
English5.7%(873)
Irish3.7%(567)
German3.6%(549)
Brazilian1.2%(181)
Scottish1%(157)
Polish1%(152)
French0.8%(127)
Italian0.5%(81)
Russian0.1%(19)
+ 12 more ancestry groups with data
Ukrainian0.1%(13)
Dutch0.1%(12)
British0.1%(11)
Canadian0.1%(9)
Greek0%(6)
Slovak0%(4)
Iranian0%(3)
RANKED:Largest American population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest Mexican population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.5%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.7%
+25.1 ptssince 2000
from 58.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.2 min
+37%since 2000
from 20.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 82.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.1%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
−8.3 ptssince 2011
from 14.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2011
from 53.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.9%
−31.2 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
51.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
3.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.4%
−38.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2012
from 13.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
17.0%
−59.0 ptssince 2013
from 76.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.7%
+39.5 ptssince 2017
from 44.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2016
from 97.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2016
from 1.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married38.5%(2,313)
Married46.4%(2,789)
Widowed2.8%(170)
Divorced12.4%(743)
Women 15+
Never married33.4%(2,178)
Married44.9%(2,928)
Widowed10.2%(663)
Divorced11.6%(758)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jefferson County, Georgia?

Jefferson County, Georgia has about 15,341 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Jefferson County, Georgia earns about $53,014 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jefferson County, Georgia expensive?

In Jefferson County, Georgia, the median home is worth about $105,400, and the typical rent is about $731 a month.

How educated are people in Jefferson County, Georgia?

About 13.5% of adults age 25 and over in Jefferson County, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jefferson County, Georgia?

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

Has Jefferson County, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Jefferson County, Georgia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 2,067 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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