Jefferson County, Georgia Population 2022
Jefferson County, Georgia's estimated population is 15,176 with a growth rate of -0.41% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Jefferson County, Georgia is the 108th largest county in Georgia. The 2010 Population was 16,869 and has seen a growth of -10.04% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1800 | 5,684 | 0.00% | |
| 1810 | 6,111 | 427 | 7.51% |
| 1820 | 7,056 | 945 | 15.46% |
| 1830 | 7,309 | 253 | 3.59% |
| 1840 | 7,254 | -55 | -0.75% |
| 1850 | 9,131 | 1,877 | 25.88% |
| 1860 | 10,219 | 1,088 | 11.92% |
| 1870 | 12,190 | 1,971 | 19.29% |
| 1880 | 15,671 | 3,481 | 28.56% |
| 1890 | 17,213 | 1,542 | 9.84% |
| 1900 | 18,212 | 999 | 5.80% |
| 1910 | 21,379 | 3,167 | 17.39% |
| 1920 | 22,602 | 1,223 | 5.72% |
| 1930 | 20,727 | -1,875 | -8.30% |
| 1940 | 20,040 | -687 | -3.31% |
| 1950 | 18,855 | -1,185 | -5.91% |
| 1960 | 17,468 | -1,387 | -7.36% |
| 1970 | 17,174 | -294 | -1.68% |
| 1980 | 18,403 | 1,229 | 7.16% |
| 1990 | 17,408 | -995 | -5.41% |
| 2010 | 16,869 | -539 | -3.10% |
| 2011 | 16,769 | -100 | -0.59% |
| 2012 | 16,347 | -422 | -2.52% |
| 2013 | 16,240 | -107 | -0.65% |
| 2014 | 16,119 | -121 | -0.75% |
| 2015 | 15,917 | -202 | -1.25% |
| 2016 | 15,755 | -162 | -1.02% |
| 2017 | 15,630 | -125 | -0.79% |
| 2018 | 15,424 | -206 | -1.32% |
| 2019 | 15,362 | -62 | -0.40% |
| 2020 | 15,300 | -62 | -0.40% |
| 2021 | 15,238 | -62 | -0.41% |
| 2022 | 15,176 | -62 | -0.41% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,770 | 43.71% |
| Black or African American | 8,210 | 53.01% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 21 | 0.14% |
| Asian | 58 | 0.37% |
| Some Other Race | 257 | 1.66% |
| Two or More Races | 173 | 1.12% |
Jefferson County, Georgia Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,583 | 2.68 | 63.9 |
| Married | 2,441 | 3.22 | 80 |
| Male | 375 | 4.01 | 43.5 |
| Female | 971 | 3.62 | 41.8 |
| Non Family | 1,796 | 1.16 | 58.1 |
3.31
Average Family Size
2.68
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 860 | 8.11% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,420 | 13.40% |
| High School Graduate | 4,276 | 40.35% |
| Some College | 2,112 | 19.93% |
| Associates Degree | 799 | 7.54% |
| Bachelors Degree | 900 | 8.49% |
| Graduate Degree | 231 | 2.18% |
Jefferson County, Georgia Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native American | 11 | 11 | 4 |
| Asian | 46 | 19 | 10 |
| White | 4,752 | 4,060 | 773 |
| 2+ Races | 71 | 71 | 7 |
| Black | 5,398 | 4,110 | 337 |
| Hispanic | 371 | 86 | |
| Other Race | 175 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 36.36%.
$30,658
Average Earnings
$39,561
Average Male
$27,697
Average Female
Jefferson County, Georgia Language by Age
Jefferson County, Georgia Language
95.71% of Jefferson County, Georgia residents speak only English, while 4.29% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.29% of the population.
Jefferson County, Georgia Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 7,995 | 2,361 | 29.53% |
| Hispanic | 596 | 148 | 24.83% |
| Asian | 58 | 7 | 12.07% |
| Multiple | 160 | 17 | 10.63% |
| White | 6,228 | 637 | 10.23% |
| Other | 117 | NaN% |
21.12%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.59%
Male Poverty Rate
24.34%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Jefferson County, Georgia
The race most likely to be in poverty in Jefferson County, Georgia is Black, with 29.53% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Jefferson County, Georgia is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.54%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.66%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.87%.
Jefferson County, Georgia Marital Status
Marriage Rates
41.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.0%
Male Marriage Rate
39.6%
Female Marriage Rate
Jefferson County, Georgia Married by Age and Sex
Jefferson County, Georgia Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Jefferson County, Georgia Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 376 | 7.00% |
| Black | 467 | 7.67% |
| Native American | 3 | 18.75% |
Jefferson County, Georgia Veterans by Education
5.32%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.17%
Veteran Disability Rate
52.6%
Labor Force Participation
49.1%
Employment Rate
6.7%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
85.74%
Born in Jefferson County, Georgia
97.75%
Native Born
2.25%
Foreign Born
1.34%
Non Citizen
0.91%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.75% of Jefferson County, Georgia residents were born in the United States, with 85.74% having been born in Georgia. 1.34% 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