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Jefferson Micro

Jefferson, GA · 1 counties · 75,907 residents · 339.576 sq mi
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Jefferson has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $68,307. The metro area has grown rapidly, with population up 83% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $210,100.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 55%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
75,907
+83%since 2000
from 41,589 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
224 / sq mi
+83%since 2000
from 122 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.2
+10%since 2000
from 34.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
25K41K57K74K90K1990201020202024Jefferson
202485K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,307
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,349 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,724
+67%since 2000
from $17,808 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
45.6%
+16.4 ptssince 2009
from 29.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.9%
US avg: 10%
Information13.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$210,100
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $89,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$854
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $501 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.0%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 74.9% in 2000
20.0% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+38%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score26.8%(11,148)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic77.8%(59,064)
Black6.8%(5,136)
Hispanic / Latino8.8%(6,712)
Asian2.3%(1,744)
Other2.4%(1,832)
Diversity Score44.7%(33,896)
Segregation Score25.9%(19,655)
Diversity Score
45
+67%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
26
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.5%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.3%
+17.3 ptssince 2000
from 68.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.1 min
+46%since 2000
from 21.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.8%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 77.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 7.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2011
from 63.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.3%
−20.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
50.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
4.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.8%
−72.0 ptssince 2013
from 82.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Principal cities

JeffersonCENTRAL17,185
What's inside

1 component county

Jackson CountyCENTRAL99,265
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jefferson, GA?

Jefferson, GA has about 75,907 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Jefferson, GA?

The typical household in Jefferson, GA earns about $68,307 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 $210,100, and the typical rent is about $854 a month.

How educated are people in Jefferson, GA?

About 23.5% 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 9.3% 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 45,902 residents, a change of about 153 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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