State
County
Land Area (mi²)
16.5 sq mi
Density (mi²)
599.30/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.37% (37)
Growth Since 2010
-2.93% (-299)
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Jesup, Georgia Population 2021
9,915
Jesup is a city located in Wayne County Georgia. It is also the county seat of Wayne County. With a 2020 population of 9,915, it is the 94th largest city in Georgia and the 3128th largest city in the United States . Jesup is currently growing at a rate of 0.37% annually but its population has decreased by -2.93% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,214 in 2010. Jesup reached it's highest population of in . Spanning over 17 miles, Jesup has a population density of 599 people per square mile.
The average household income in Jesup is $49,668 with a poverty rate of 20.89%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $642 per month, and the median house value is $99,700. The median age in Jesup is 34.8 years, 30.9 years for males, and 37.6 years for females.
Jesup Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Jesupwas:
- White: 53.52%
- Black or African American: 38.41%
- Two or more races: 4.18%
- Other race: 2.60%
- Asian: 1.28%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Jesup, Georgia is 9,915 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 9,841.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 10,214.
Jesup, Georgia Population 2021
2020 and 2021 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 30,161 | 117 | 0.39% |
| 2020 | 30,044 | 117 | 0.39% |
| 2019 | 29,927 | 117 | 0.39% |
| 2018 | 29,810 | 13 | 0.04% |
| 2017 | 29,797 | -177 | -0.59% |
| 2016 | 29,974 | 544 | 1.81% |
| 2015 | 29,430 | -461 | -1.57% |
| 2014 | 29,891 | -99 | -0.33% |
| 2013 | 29,990 | -330 | -1.10% |
| 2012 | 30,320 | 26 | 0.09% |
| 2011 | 30,294 | 220 | 0.73% |
| 2010 | 30,074 | 0.00% |
Jesup Metro Area Population by Year
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,220 | 53.52% |
| Black or African American | 3,746 | 38.41% |
| Two or More Races | 408 | 4.18% |
| Some Other Race | 254 | 2.60% |
| Asian | 125 | 1.28% |
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Jesup Population by Race
Jesup Population Pyramid $2021
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Jesup Population by Age
Jesup Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,754 | 2.51 | 52.7 |
| Married | 1,398 | 3.22 | 73.7 |
| Non Family | 1,389 | 1.14 | 40.1 |
| Female | 722 | 3.7 | 44.5 |
| Male | 245 | 2.72 | 28.6 |
3.28
Average Family Size
2.51
Average Household Size
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Jesup Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 267 | 4.20% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 633 | 9.96% |
| High School Graduate | 2,503 | 39.39% |
| Some College | 1,416 | 22.28% |
| Associates Degree | 459 | 7.22% |
| Bachelors Degree | 720 | 11.33% |
| Graduate Degree | 357 | 5.62% |
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Jesup Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Jesup Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,688 | 3,298 | 764 |
| Black | 2,089 | 1,674 | 230 |
| Hispanic | 539 | 444 | 83 |
| 2+ Races | 119 | 119 | |
| Other Race | 117 | 86 | |
| Asian | 61 | 61 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 20.72%.
Jesup Educational Attainment by Race
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$29,147
Average Earnings
$37,193
Average Male
$22,780
Average Female
Jesup Earnings by Educational Attainment
Jesup Language by Age
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Jesup Language
91.77% of Jesup residents speak only English, while 8.23% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.77% of the population.
Jesup Language
Jesup Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 3,658 | 1,244 | 34.01% |
| White | 4,574 | 471 | 10.30% |
| Hispanic | 1,103 | 256 | 23.21% |
| Multiple | 404 | 116 | 28.71% |
| Other | 248 | 113 | 45.56% |
20.89%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.00%
Male Poverty Rate
24.88%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Jesup
The race most likely to be in poverty in Jesup is Other, with 45.56% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Jesup is White, with 10.30% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.18%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.78%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.04%.
Jesup Poverty
Jesup Poverty Rate by Education
Jesup Marital Status
Marriage Rates
41.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.9%
Male Marriage Rate
40.9%
Female Marriage Rate
Jesup Married by Age and Sex
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Jesup 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.
Jesup Marital Status by Race
Jesup Marital Status
Jesup Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 539 | 12.81% |
| Black | 201 | 8.01% |
| Hispanic | 137 | 21.08% |
Jesup Veterans by Race
Jesup Veterans by Education
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14.10%
Veteran Poverty Rate
18.23%
Veteran Disability Rate
Jesup Veterans by Education
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51.5%
Labor Force Participation
47.8%
Employment Rate
7.1%
Unemployment Rate
Jesup Employment by Age
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Jesup Employment by Race
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Jesup 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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70.47%
Born in Jesup
96.70%
Native Born
3.30%
Foreign Born
2.19%
Non Citizen
1.11%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
96.70% of Jesup residents were born in the United States, with 70.47% having been born in Georgia. 2.19% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Jesup Place of Birth
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 9,915 | 37 | 0.37% |
| 2020 | 9,878 | 37 | 0.38% |
| 2019 | 9,841 | 37 | 0.38% |
| 2018 | 9,804 | 74 | 0.76% |
| 2017 | 9,730 | -234 | -2.35% |
| 2016 | 9,964 | 533 | 5.65% |
| 2015 | 9,431 | -727 | -7.16% |
| 2014 | 10,158 | 0.00% | |
| 2013 | 10,158 | -73 | -0.71% |
| 2012 | 10,231 | -14 | -0.14% |
| 2011 | 10,245 | 49 | 0.48% |
| 2010 | 10,196 | 917 | 0.95% |
| 2000 | 9,279 | 321 | 0.35% |
| 1990 | 8,958 | -460 | -0.50% |
| 1980 | 9,418 | 327 | 0.35% |
| 1970 | 9,091 | 1,787 | 2.21% |
| 1960 | 7,304 | 2,699 | 4.72% |
| 1950 | 4,605 | 1,702 | 4.72% |
| 1940 | 2,903 | 0.00% |