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Jefferson County

Georgia · 16,930 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 $29,268. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $74,500. The poverty rate of 26.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 41% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
16,930
−2%since 2000
from 17,266 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
32 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 33 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.8
+11%since 2000
from 34.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
15K16K16K17K18K1990201020202024Jefferson County
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,268
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,120 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,165
+12%since 2000
from $13,491 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
26.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 23.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.446
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade19.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Construction4%
US avg: 1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$74,500
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$450
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $300 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.7%
−36.5 ptssince 2000
from 72.2% in 2000
31.5% rent
Vacancy rate
14.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 27.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+46%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score63.3%(10,923)
2010
White, non-Hispanic41.4%(7,015)
Black54.3%(9,187)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(517)
Asian0.4%(64)
Other0.2%(40)
Diversity Score65.9%(11,151)
Diversity Score
66
+4%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
72.6%
+14.1 ptssince 2000
from 58.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.9 min
+6%since 2000
from 20.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 82.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
12.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.8%
−38.3 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
52.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.0%
−35.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Home value$112,500+51%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jefferson County, Georgia?

Jefferson County, Georgia has about 16,930 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Jefferson County, Georgia earns about $29,268 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 $74,500, and the typical rent is about $450 a month.

How educated are people in Jefferson County, Georgia?

About 8.7% 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 26.9% 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 478 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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