State
County
Land Area (mi²)
22.5 sq mi
Density (mi²)
564.10/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
2.60% (321)
Growth Since 2010
34.37% (3,242)
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Jefferson, Georgia Population 2021
12,674
Jefferson is a city located in Jackson County Georgia. It is also the county seat of Jackson County. With a 2020 population of 12,674, it is the 83rd largest city in Georgia and the 2613th largest city in the United States . Jefferson is currently growing at a rate of 2.60% annually and its population has increased by 34.37% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 9,432 in 2010. Jefferson reached it's highest population of in . Spanning over 23 miles, Jefferson has a population density of 564 people per square mile.
The average household income in Jefferson is $83,227 with a poverty rate of 13.26%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $729 per month, and the median house value is $201,300. The median age in Jefferson is 35.2 years, 35.4 years for males, and 34.9 years for females.
Jefferson Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Jeffersonwas:
- White: 79.67%
- Black or African American: 13.32%
- Other race: 3.82%
- Asian: 1.87%
- Two or more races: 1.33%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Jefferson, Georgia is 12,674 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 12,032.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 9,432.
Jefferson, Georgia Population 2021
2020 and 2021 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 78,281 | 2,652 | 3.39% |
| 2020 | 75,629 | 2,652 | 3.51% |
| 2019 | 72,977 | 2,652 | 3.63% |
| 2018 | 70,325 | 2,681 | 3.81% |
| 2017 | 67,644 | 2,583 | 3.82% |
| 2016 | 65,061 | 1,643 | 2.53% |
| 2015 | 63,418 | 1,317 | 2.08% |
| 2014 | 62,101 | 833 | 1.34% |
| 2013 | 61,268 | 424 | 0.69% |
| 2012 | 60,844 | -130 | -0.21% |
| 2011 | 60,974 | 278 | 0.46% |
| 2010 | 60,696 | 0.00% |
Jefferson Metro Area Population by Year
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,854 | 79.67% |
| Black or African American | 1,480 | 13.32% |
| Some Other Race | 424 | 3.82% |
| Asian | 208 | 1.87% |
| Two or More Races | 148 | 1.33% |
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Jefferson Population by Race
Jefferson Population Pyramid $2021
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Jefferson Population by Age
Jefferson Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,933 | 2.81 | 68.8 |
| Married | 2,239 | 3.43 | 81.2 |
| Non Family | 1,048 | 1.12 | 55.4 |
| Female | 365 | 3.82 | 41.6 |
| Male | 281 | 2.88 | 55.2 |
3.39
Average Family Size
2.81
Average Household Size
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Jefferson Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 659 | 8.90% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 667 | 9.01% |
| High School Graduate | 1,820 | 24.58% |
| Some College | 1,528 | 20.63% |
| Associates Degree | 688 | 9.29% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,451 | 19.59% |
| Graduate Degree | 592 | 7.99% |
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Jefferson Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Jefferson Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,452 | 4,699 | 1,667 |
| Black | 1,148 | 762 | 167 |
| Hispanic | 619 | 518 | 109 |
| Other Race | 195 | 119 | 23 |
| Asian | 157 | 100 | 100 |
| 2+ Races | 29 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 86.19%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 63.69%.
Jefferson Educational Attainment by Race
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$43,390
Average Earnings
$54,348
Average Male
$31,493
Average Female
Jefferson Earnings by Educational Attainment
Jefferson Language by Age
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Jefferson Language
91.53% of Jefferson residents speak only English, while 8.47% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.39% of the population.
Jefferson Language
Jefferson Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,480 | 585 | 39.53% |
| White | 8,304 | 578 | 6.96% |
| Hispanic | 952 | 311 | 32.67% |
| Other | 424 | 251 | 59.20% |
13.26%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.39%
Male Poverty Rate
14.99%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Jefferson
The race most likely to be in poverty in Jefferson is Other, with 59.20% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Jefferson is White, with 6.96% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.16%. Among those working part-time, it was 3.32%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.46%.
Jefferson Poverty
Jefferson Poverty Rate by Education
Jefferson Marital Status
Marriage Rates
54.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
59.6%
Male Marriage Rate
50.3%
Female Marriage Rate
Jefferson Married by Age and Sex
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Jefferson Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Jefferson Marital Status by Race
Jefferson Marital Status
Jefferson Veterans by War
Jefferson Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 730 | 12.00% |
| Hispanic | 109 | 16.98% |
| Black | 11 | 0.90% |
Jefferson Veterans by Race
Jefferson Veterans by Education
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6.48%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.13%
Veteran Disability Rate
Jefferson Veterans by Education
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57.4%
Labor Force Participation
55%
Employment Rate
3%
Unemployment Rate
Jefferson Employment by Age
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Jefferson Employment by Race
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Jefferson Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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67.19%
Born in Jefferson
94.21%
Native Born
5.79%
Foreign Born
3.81%
Non Citizen
1.98%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
94.21% of Jefferson residents were born in the United States, with 67.19% having been born in Georgia. 3.81% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Jefferson Place of Birth
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 12,674 | 321 | 2.60% |
| 2020 | 12,353 | 321 | 2.67% |
| 2019 | 12,032 | 321 | 2.74% |
| 2018 | 11,711 | 506 | 4.52% |
| 2017 | 11,205 | 718 | 6.85% |
| 2016 | 10,487 | 297 | 2.91% |
| 2015 | 10,190 | 303 | 3.06% |
| 2014 | 9,887 | 156 | 1.60% |
| 2013 | 9,731 | 59 | 0.61% |
| 2012 | 9,672 | 98 | 1.02% |
| 2011 | 9,574 | 39 | 0.41% |
| 2010 | 9,535 | 5,710 | 9.56% |
| 2000 | 3,825 | 1,062 | 3.31% |
| 1990 | 2,763 | 0.00% |