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Jefferson, GA · 1 counties · 99,265 residents (2025 est.) · 339.576 sq mi
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#1Fastest growingof 918+30.8%#18Lowest poverty rateof 9257.3%
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Jefferson has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $89,544. The metro area has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 43,168 residents. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $345,000. It ranks in the top 5% of US metro areas for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 111%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
84,757
+104%since 2000
from 41,589 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
250 / sq mi
+104%since 2000
from 122 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
38.1
+10%since 2000
from 34.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:99,265 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
25K41K57K74K90K1990201020202024Jefferson
202485K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 56.1%(5,151)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.2%(5,237)
US avg: 6%
10 to 148.4%(7,115)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 196.8%(5,803)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.1%(4,334)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3413.3%(11,231)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4414.4%(12,177)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5413.1%(11,125)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6412.1%(10,286)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 748.7%(7,400)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 844.9%(4,134)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0.9%(764)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$89,544
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,349 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,040
+108%since 2000
from $17,808 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
58.1%
+28.9 ptssince 2009
from 29.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.3%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.392
−4%since 2010
from 0.410 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade10.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$345,000
+111%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $89,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,126
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $501 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
79.3%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 74.9% in 2000
20.7% rent
Vacancy rate
7.6%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.4%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 27.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.9%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.9
+21%since 2009
from 3.2 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
93
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-Hispanic87.3%(36,314)
Black7.7%(3,197)
Hispanic / Latino3%(1,249)
Asian1%(397)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic75.8%(64,216)
Black7.6%(6,438)
Hispanic / Latino10.9%(9,201)
Asian2.4%(1,997)
Other3.4%(2,905)
Diversity Score
51
+48%since 2009
from 34 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Segregation Score
27
+2%since 2020
from 26 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
Mexican5.4%(4,586)
South American1.6%(1,327)
Central American1.3%(1,110)
Salvadoran0.7%(623)
Colombian0.6%(489)
Venezuelan0.5%(392)
Dominican0.4%(316)
Cuban0.3%(257)
Peruvian0.3%(236)
Panamanian0.3%(215)
Honduran0.2%(184)
+ 6 more hispanic origin groups with data
Argentine0.1%(121)
Spaniard0.1%(104)
Ecuadorian0.1%(73)
Costa Rican0.1%(51)
Chilean0%(16)
Asian origin
Hmong0.6%(502)
Vietnamese0.5%(403)
Filipino0.4%(332)
Asian Indian0.3%(225)
Chinese0.2%(190)
Korean0.1%(102)
Kazakh0.1%(68)
Laotian0.1%(65)
Thai0%(36)
Japanese0%(19)
Pakistani0%(13)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
English14.5%(12,292)
Irish9.9%(8,370)
German8.5%(7,209)
American8.5%(7,207)
Italian3.2%(2,745)
Scottish2.4%(2,026)
French1.4%(1,194)
Polish0.7%(610)
West Indian0.6%(486)
Jamaican0.5%(449)
+ 34 more ancestry groups with data
Dutch0.4%(370)
Welsh0.4%(339)
Greek0.4%(329)
Norwegian0.4%(315)
Swedish0.3%(287)
British0.3%(265)
Russian0.3%(238)
Arab0.3%(221)
Romanian0.3%(215)
Lithuanian0.2%(208)
Lebanese0.2%(206)
Portuguese0.2%(182)
Nigerian0.2%(164)
Austrian0.2%(142)
Danish0.2%(139)
Hungarian0.1%(100)
Ukrainian0.1%(98)
Slovak0.1%(71)
Ghanaian0.1%(65)
Canadian0.1%(54)
Croatian0.1%(48)
Belgian0.1%(44)
Finnish0%(41)
Guyanese0%(37)
Brazilian0%(30)
Iranian0%(23)
Swiss0%(18)
Armenian0%(16)
Czech0%(16)
Israeli0%(16)
Bulgarian0%(13)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest American population · Largest Mexican population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.8%
+16.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.7%
+20.6 ptssince 2000
from 68.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.5%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.3 min
+47%since 2000
from 21.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 77.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.2%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.3%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 7.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2011
from 63.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
40.3%
−16.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
50.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
7.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.3%
−42.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2012
from 12.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.6%
−71.2 ptssince 2013
from 82.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.0%
+19.2 ptssince 2017
from 74.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2016
from 91.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2016
from 6.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married29%(9,584)
Married61.2%(20,265)
Widowed2.2%(712)
Divorced7.7%(2,533)
Women 15+
Never married21.9%(7,496)
Married57.9%(19,788)
Widowed7.7%(2,641)
Divorced12.4%(4,235)
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1 component county

Jackson CountyCENTRAL99,265
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jefferson, GA?

Jefferson, GA has about 84,757 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Jefferson, GA?

The typical household in Jefferson, GA earns about $89,544 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jefferson, GA expensive?

In Jefferson, GA, the median home is worth about $345,000, and the typical rent is about $1,126 a month.

How educated are people in Jefferson, GA?

About 27.8% of adults age 25 and over in Jefferson, GA hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jefferson, GA?

About 7.3% of people in Jefferson, GA live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jefferson, GA grown since 1990?

Yes, Jefferson, GA has grown since 1990. The population has added about 54,752 residents, a change of about 182 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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