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 | |
| Median Household Income | $53,014 | -29.5% | #2,600 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 40.9 years | +5.1% | #1,823 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $105,400 | -62.6% | #2,908 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $731 | -37.1% | #2,580 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 16.9% | +34.4% | #2,284 / 3,222 | |
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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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%.
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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%.
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83.0% of residents in Jefferson County have health insurance coverage, which is 9.4% below the national rate.
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.