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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Jefferson County

Georgia · 17,266 residents · 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 $26,120. 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 $45,600. The poverty rate of 23.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 38% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.9
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
17,266
−1%since 1990
from 17,408 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
33 / sq mi
−1%since 1990
from 33 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
34.9
+11%since 1990
from 31.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
15K16K16K17K18K1990201020202024Jefferson County
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,120
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,076 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,491
+62%since 1990
from $8,317 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
23.0%
−8.3 ptssince 1990
from 31.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$45,600
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $37,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$300
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $218 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
72.2%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 69.1% in 1990
27.8% rent
Afford Score
1.7
−21%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic44%(7,656)
Black55.9%(9,735)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(25)
Asian0.1%(9)
Diversity Score61.9%(10,778)
2000
White, non-Hispanic41.8%(7,215)
Black56%(9,663)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(259)
Asian0.2%(27)
Diversity Score63.3%(10,923)
Diversity Score
63
+2%since 1990
from 62 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.1%
+2.9 ptssince 1990
from 6.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
58.5%
+8.9 ptssince 1990
from 49.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
2.9%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 1.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.6 min
+10%since 1990
from 18.7 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 Jefferson County to nearby counties

JEFFERSON COUNTY VS
Glascock County
Income$54,934+110%
Home value$123,800+171%
Population3,141−79%
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JEFFERSON COUNTY VS
Washington County
Income$46,023+76%
Home value$112,500+147%
Population19,453+30%
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JEFFERSON COUNTY VS
Burke County
Income$53,014+103%
Home value$151,600+232%
Population24,408+63%
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JEFFERSON COUNTY VS
Johnson County
Income$51,028+95%
Home value$94,900+108%
Population9,310−38%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jefferson County, Georgia?

Jefferson County, Georgia has about 17,266 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Jefferson County, Georgia earns about $26,120 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 $45,600, and the typical rent is about $300 a month.

How educated are people in Jefferson County, Georgia?

About 9.1% 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 23.0% 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 142 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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4 census tracts
Census Tract 9603Census Tract 9601Census Tract 9604Census Tract 9602
7 ZIP codes
ZIP 30434ZIP 30833ZIP 30477ZIP 30823ZIP 30413ZIP 30803ZIP 30818
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