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Jackson County, Georgia Population 2021
Jackson County, Georgia's estimated population is 78,281 with a growth rate of 3.51% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Jackson County, Georgia is the 34th largest county inGeorgia. The 2010 Population was 60,696 and has seen a growth of 28.97% since this time.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 78,281 | 2,652 | 3.51% |
| 2020 | 75,629 | 2,652 | 3.63% |
| 2019 | 72,977 | 2,652 | 3.77% |
| 2018 | 70,325 | 2,681 | 3.96% |
| 2017 | 67,644 | 2,583 | 3.97% |
| 2016 | 65,061 | 1,643 | 2.59% |
| 2015 | 63,418 | 1,317 | 2.12% |
| 2014 | 62,101 | 833 | 1.36% |
| 2013 | 61,268 | 424 | 0.70% |
| 2012 | 60,844 | -130 | -0.21% |
| 2011 | 60,974 | 278 | 0.46% |
| 2010 | 60,696 | 30,691 | 102.29% |
| 1990 | 30,005 | 4,662 | 18.40% |
| 1980 | 25,343 | 4,250 | 20.15% |
| 1970 | 21,093 | 2,594 | 14.02% |
| 1960 | 18,499 | -498 | -2.62% |
| 1950 | 18,997 | -1,092 | -5.44% |
| 1940 | 20,089 | -1,520 | -7.03% |
| 1930 | 21,609 | -3,045 | -12.35% |
| 1920 | 24,654 | -5,515 | -18.28% |
| 1910 | 30,169 | 6,130 | 25.50% |
| 1900 | 24,039 | 4,863 | 25.36% |
| 1890 | 19,176 | 2,879 | 17.67% |
| 1880 | 16,297 | 5,116 | 45.76% |
| 1870 | 11,181 | 576 | 5.43% |
| 1860 | 10,605 | 837 | 8.57% |
| 1850 | 9,768 | 1,246 | 14.62% |
| 1840 | 8,522 | -482 | -5.35% |
| 1830 | 9,004 | 649 | 7.77% |
| 1820 | 8,355 | -2,214 | -20.95% |
| 1810 | 10,569 | 2,833 | 36.62% |
| 1800 | 7,736 | 0.00% |
2021 Growth Rate
3.51% (2,652)
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State
Founded
1796
County Seat
Lat./Long.
2010 Population
60,696
Growth Since 2010
28.97% (17,585)
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 58,699 | 86.47% |
| Black or African American | 4,625 | 6.81% |
| Two or More Races | 1,705 | 2.51% |
| Some Other Race | 1,566 | 2.31% |
| Asian | 1,211 | 1.78% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 45 | 0.07% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 34 | 0.05% |
Jackson County, Georgia Population Pyramid $2021
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| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 23,166 | 2.89 | 77.9 |
| Married | 14,079 | 3.38 | 85.9 |
| Non Family | 5,319 | 1.23 | 67.4 |
| Female | 2,581 | 3.57 | 56.5 |
| Male | 1,187 | 3.06 | 76.7 |
3.31
Average Family Size
2.89
Average Household Size
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,520 | 5.50% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 4,790 | 10.45% |
| High School Graduate | 14,741 | 32.15% |
| Some College | 9,141 | 19.93% |
| Associates Degree | 4,257 | 9.28% |
| Bachelors Degree | 6,798 | 14.82% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,610 | 7.87% |
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Jackson County, Georgia Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 38,219 | 33,120 | 9,309 |
| Black | 3,270 | 2,427 | 477 |
| Hispanic | 2,986 | 2,027 | 249 |
| Asian | 832 | 600 | 255 |
| Other Race | 800 | 490 | 78 |
| 2+ Races | 576 | 433 | 96 |
| Islander | 41 | 41 | |
| Native American | 34 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 30.65%.
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$41,137
Average Earnings
$48,313
Average Male
$31,150
Average Female
Jackson County, Georgia Language by Age
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Jackson County, Georgia Language
91.58% of Jackson County, Georgia residents speak only English, while 8.42% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.92% of the population.
Jackson County, Georgia Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 54,726 | 5,066 | 9.26% |
| Black | 4,406 | 1,213 | 27.53% |
| Hispanic | 5,157 | 1,104 | 21.41% |
| Other | 1,566 | 376 | 24.01% |
| Multiple | 1,585 | 308 | 19.43% |
11.28%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.11%
Male Poverty Rate
12.43%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Jackson County, Georgia
The race most likely to be in poverty in Jackson County, Georgia is Black, with 27.53% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Jackson County, Georgia is White, with 9.26% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.30%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.52%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.30%.
Jackson County, Georgia Marital Status
Marriage Rates
56.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
59.6%
Male Marriage Rate
54.3%
Female Marriage Rate
Jackson County, Georgia Married by Age and Sex
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Jackson County, Georgia Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Jackson County, Georgia Marital Status by Race
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,983 | 8.98% |
| Black | 236 | 6.49% |
| Hispanic | 170 | 5.13% |
| 2+ Races | 23 | 3.34% |
| Asian | 22 | 2.67% |
Jackson County, Georgia Veterans by Education
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3.92%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.98%
Veteran Disability Rate
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62%
Labor Force Participation
59.3%
Employment Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
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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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66.64%
Born in Jackson County, Georgia
94.67%
Native Born
5.33%
Foreign Born
2.81%
Non Citizen
2.52%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
94.67% of Jackson County, Georgia residents were born in the United States, with 66.64% having been born in Georgia. 2.81% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990