Jefferson County, Florida
FL · FIPS 12065 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 15,091 | — | #2,157 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $61,212 | -18.5% | #1,965 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 47.6 years | +22.4% | #392 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $232,600 | -17.5% | #1,053 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $898 | -22.8% | #1,451 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 21.0% | +66.4% | #2,757 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Jefferson County has a population of 15,091, making it the #2,157 most populous county in the US. The median age is 47.6 years, which is 22.4% above the national median.
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The median household income in Jefferson County is $61,212, ranking #1,965 out of 3,222 counties — 18.5% below the national median. The poverty rate is 21.0% and unemployment stands at 7.4%.
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The median home value in Jefferson County is $232,600 (-17.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $898/mo and the homeownership rate is 75.9%.
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90.3% of residents in Jefferson County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.6% below the national rate.
About Jefferson County, Florida
Jefferson County, Florida has a total population of 15,091, making it the 2,157th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Jefferson County is 47.6 years, which is 22.4% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Jefferson County is $61,212, which ranks #1,965 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 18.5% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 21.0%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 7.4%.
The median home value in Jefferson County is $232,600, 17.5% below the national median. Renters in Jefferson County pay a median gross rent of $898 per month. The homeownership rate is 75.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Jefferson County, 19.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 43.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 90.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 32.7 min.
Jefferson County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 60.3% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (27.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (5.1%).
All data for Jefferson County, Florida comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.