Jefferson County, Georgia

GA · FIPS 13163 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 15,341 #2,138 / 3,222
34th
Median Household Income $53,014 -29.5% #2,600 / 3,222
19th
Median Age 40.9 years +5.1% #1,823 / 3,222
43th
Median Home Value $105,400 -62.6% #2,908 / 3,222
10th
Median Gross Rent $731 -37.1% #2,580 / 3,222
20th
Poverty Rate 16.9% +34.4% #2,284 / 3,222
29th

Demographics

Jefferson County has a population of 15,341, making it the #2,138 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.9 years, which is 5.1% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

96.5%
Native Born
3.5%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Jefferson County is $53,014, ranking #2,600 out of 3,222 counties — 29.5% below the national median. The poverty rate is 16.9% and unemployment stands at 5.8%.

Median Household Income
$53,014 −29.5% vs nat'l
Rank #2,600 of 3,222
19th percentile
Per Capita Income
$27,127 −34.3% vs nat'l
Rank #2,795 of 3,222
13th percentile
Poverty Rate
16.9% +34.4% vs nat'l
Rank #2,284 of 3,222
29th percentile
Unemployment Rate
5.8% +9.8% vs nat'l
Rank #2,446 of 3,222
24th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
13.5% −60.0% vs nat'l
Rank #2,987 of 3,222
7th percentile
Mean Commute Time
30.1 min +9.0% vs nat'l
Rank #871 of 3,222
73th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Jefferson County is $105,400 (-62.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $731/mo and the homeownership rate is 68.1%.

Median Home Value
$105,400 −62.6% vs nat'l
Rank #2,908 of 3,222
10th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$731 −37.1% vs nat'l
Rank #2,580 of 3,222
20th percentile
Homeownership Rate
68.1% +5.8% vs nat'l
Rank #2,475 of 3,222
23th percentile
68.1% Homeownership

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Health

83.0% of residents in Jefferson County have health insurance coverage, which is 9.4% below the national rate.

83.0% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
83.0% −9.4% vs nat'l
Rank #2,999 of 3,222
7th percentile

About Jefferson County, Georgia

Jefferson County, Georgia has a total population of 15,341, making it the 2,138th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Jefferson County is 40.9 years, which is 5.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Jefferson County is $53,014, which ranks #2,600 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 29.5% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 16.9%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.8%.

The median home value in Jefferson County is $105,400, 62.6% below the national median. Renters in Jefferson County pay a median gross rent of $731 per month. The homeownership rate is 68.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Jefferson County, 13.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 60.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 83.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 30.1 min.

Jefferson County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Black (non-Hispanic) at 52.7% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (41.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.6%).

All data for Jefferson County, Georgia 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.