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Jefferson County

State:
Florida
County Seat:
Monticello

Jefferson County's estimated 2025 population is 16,212 with a growth rate of 2.41% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Jefferson County is the 60th largest county in Florida. The 2010 population was 14,754 and has seen a growth of 9.88% since that time.

16,212
Total Population
27
Population Density (miĀ²)
60
Population Rank (State)
381 2.41%
Annual Population Growth

Jefferson County Population

Jefferson County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

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.

Population by Race

White

Black or African American

Two or more races

Other race

Asian

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White9,23862.79%
Black or African American4,43430.14%
Two or more races6704.55%
Other race2481.69%
Asian1030.7%
Native American140.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander60.04%

Jefferson County Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

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%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$96,023-
Families$73,788$89,903
Households$56,984$75,727
Non Families$31,563$43,396

$42,054

Average Income

$56,984

Median Household Income

20.32%

Poverty Rate