Jefferson County's estimated 2026 population is 16,669 with a growth rate of 2.3% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Jefferson County is the 59th largest county in Florida. The 2010 population was 14,754 and has seen a growth of 12.98% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Jefferson County includes 62.79% White, 30.14% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (62.79%)
Black or African American (30.14%)
Two or more races (4.55%)
Other race (1.69%)
Asian (0.7%)
Native American (0.1%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.04%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,238 | 62.79% |
| Black or African American | 4,434 | 30.14% |
| Two or more races | 670 | 4.55% |
| Other race | 248 | 1.69% |
| Asian | 103 | 0.7% |
| Native American | 14 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.04% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Jefferson County's average per capita income is $42,054. Household income levels show a median of $56,984. The poverty rate stands at 20.32%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $96,023 | - |
| Families | $73,788 | $89,903 |
| Households | $56,984 | $75,727 |
| Non Families | $31,563 | $43,396 |
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