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.
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
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
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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