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Jefferson County

Georgia · 15,709 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 $37,009. Population has declined 9% 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 $85,600. The poverty rate of 21.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 40% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.4
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
15,709
−9%since 2000
from 17,266 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
43.4
+24%since 2000
from 34.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
15K16K16K17K18K1990201020202024Jefferson County
202415K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 55.4%(855)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.8%(917)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 146.4%(1,000)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 196.4%(1,011)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.5%(868)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3410.8%(1,690)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4411.1%(1,737)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5413%(2,041)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6415%(2,360)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7412.5%(1,967)
US avg: 10%
75 to 846%(935)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over2.1%(328)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,009
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,120 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,178
+57%since 2000
from $13,491 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.4%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 23.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20%
US avg: 10%
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance10.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$85,600
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$575
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $300 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.9%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 72.2% in 2000
33.1% rent
Afford Score
2.3
−3%since 2009
from 2.4 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Jefferson County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic41.8%(7,215)
Black56%(9,663)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(259)
Asian0.2%(27)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic43.5%(6,834)
Black50.7%(7,970)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(462)
Asian0.4%(70)
Other0.8%(123)
Segregation Score
25
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
Mexican3%(472)
Asian origin
Chinese0.3%(39)
Korean0.1%(10)
Ancestry
American6.6%(1,028)
Irish3.9%(609)
English3.4%(533)
German2.1%(325)
Polish1%(156)
Brazilian1%(151)
Scottish0.7%(115)
Swiss0.5%(76)
French0.5%(74)
Italian0.5%(73)
Swedish0.3%(41)
+ 16 more ancestry groups with data
Norwegian0.2%(25)
British0.1%(23)
Scotch-Irish0.1%(20)
Dutch0.1%(15)
Welsh0.1%(12)
West Indian0.1%(12)
Jamaican0.1%(12)
Canadian0.1%(11)
Belgian0.1%(8)
Russian0%(7)
Slovak0%(5)
Greek0%(4)
Slovene0%(2)
Danish0%(1)
RANKED:Largest American population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest Mexican population · Largest German population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.5%
+19.9 ptssince 2000
from 58.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.8 min
+45%since 2000
from 20.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 82.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.7%
−7.5 ptssince 2011
from 14.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 53.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.1%
−30.0 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
51.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.6%
−63.4 ptssince 2013
from 76.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
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 15,709 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Jefferson County, Georgia earns about $37,009 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 $85,600, and the typical rent is about $575 a month.

How educated are people in Jefferson County, Georgia?

About 10.7% 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 21.1% 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 1,699 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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