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Jefferson County, Georgia Population 2021
Jefferson County, Georgia's estimated population is 15,238 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 inGeorgia. The 2010 Population was 16,869 and has seen a growth of -9.67% since this time.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 15,238 | -62 | -0.41% |
| 2020 | 15,300 | -62 | -0.40% |
| 2019 | 15,362 | -62 | -0.40% |
| 2018 | 15,424 | -206 | -1.32% |
| 2017 | 15,630 | -125 | -0.79% |
| 2016 | 15,755 | -162 | -1.02% |
| 2015 | 15,917 | -202 | -1.25% |
| 2014 | 16,119 | -121 | -0.75% |
| 2013 | 16,240 | -107 | -0.65% |
| 2012 | 16,347 | -422 | -2.52% |
| 2011 | 16,769 | -100 | -0.59% |
| 2010 | 16,869 | -539 | -3.10% |
| 1990 | 17,408 | -995 | -5.41% |
| 1980 | 18,403 | 1,229 | 7.16% |
| 1970 | 17,174 | -294 | -1.68% |
| 1960 | 17,468 | -1,387 | -7.36% |
| 1950 | 18,855 | -1,185 | -5.91% |
| 1940 | 20,040 | -687 | -3.31% |
| 1930 | 20,727 | -1,875 | -8.30% |
| 1920 | 22,602 | 1,223 | 5.72% |
| 1910 | 21,379 | 3,167 | 17.39% |
| 1900 | 18,212 | 999 | 5.80% |
| 1890 | 17,213 | 1,542 | 9.84% |
| 1880 | 15,671 | 3,481 | 28.56% |
| 1870 | 12,190 | 1,971 | 19.29% |
| 1860 | 10,219 | 1,088 | 11.92% |
| 1850 | 9,131 | 1,877 | 25.88% |
| 1840 | 7,254 | -55 | -0.75% |
| 1830 | 7,309 | 253 | 3.59% |
| 1820 | 7,056 | 945 | 15.46% |
| 1810 | 6,111 | 427 | 7.51% |
| 1800 | 5,684 | 0.00% |
2021 Growth Rate
-0.41% (-62)
County Website
State
Founded
February 20, 1796
County Seat
Lat./Long.
2010 Population
16,869
Growth Since 2010
-9.67% (-1,631)
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 8,325 | 53.30% |
| White | 6,796 | 43.51% |
| Some Other Race | 244 | 1.56% |
| Two or More Races | 181 | 1.16% |
| Asian | 49 | 0.31% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 23 | 0.15% |
Jefferson County, Georgia Population Pyramid $2021
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| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,664 | 2.66 | 63.2 |
| Married | 2,138 | 3.22 | 83.5 |
| Non Family | 2,066 | 1.19 | 57.3 |
| Female | 1,177 | 3.82 | 39.9 |
| Male | 283 | 4.39 | 49.1 |
3.42
Average Family Size
2.66
Average Household Size
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 981 | 9.22% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,530 | 14.37% |
| High School Graduate | 4,448 | 41.78% |
| Some College | 1,776 | 16.68% |
| Associates Degree | 858 | 8.06% |
| Bachelors Degree | 810 | 7.61% |
| Graduate Degree | 242 | 2.27% |
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Jefferson County, Georgia Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 5,452 | 3,964 | 329 |
| White | 4,785 | 4,068 | 699 |
| Hispanic | 348 | 65 | |
| Other Race | 153 | 1 | |
| 2+ Races | 69 | 51 | 6 |
| Asian | 44 | 27 | 15 |
| Native American | 8 | 8 | 3 |
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 37.50%.
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$28,529
Average Earnings
$33,240
Average Male
$25,810
Average Female
Jefferson County, Georgia Language by Age
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Jefferson County, Georgia Language
95.62% of Jefferson County, Georgia residents speak only English, while 4.38% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.76% of the population.
Jefferson County, Georgia Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 8,102 | 2,712 | 33.47% |
| White | 6,250 | 814 | 13.02% |
| Hispanic | 588 | 166 | 28.23% |
| Other | 241 | 130 | 53.94% |
| Multiple | 181 | 22 | 12.15% |
| Asian | 49 | 9 | 18.37% |
24.63%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.29%
Male Poverty Rate
28.56%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Jefferson County, Georgia
The race most likely to be in poverty in Jefferson County, Georgia is Other, with 53.94% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Jefferson County, Georgia is Multiple, with 12.15% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.93%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.90%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.91%.
Jefferson County, Georgia Marital Status
Marriage Rates
37.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.8%
Male Marriage Rate
34.2%
Female Marriage Rate
Jefferson County, Georgia Married by Age and Sex
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Jefferson 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.
Jefferson County, Georgia Marital Status by Race
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 448 | 8.30% |
| Black | 371 | 6.02% |
| Native American | 5 | 27.78% |
Jefferson County, Georgia Veterans by Education
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6.77%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.29%
Veteran Disability Rate
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51%
Labor Force Participation
48.4%
Employment Rate
5%
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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85.35%
Born in Jefferson County, Georgia
97.77%
Native Born
2.23%
Foreign Born
1.25%
Non Citizen
0.99%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.77% of Jefferson County, Georgia residents were born in the United States, with 85.35% having been born in Georgia. 1.25% 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