Jefferson County's estimated 2026 population is 14,635 with a growth rate of -1.29% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Jefferson County is the 109th largest county in Georgia. The 2010 population was 16,872 and has seen a growth of -13.26% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Jefferson County includes 52.31% Black or African American, 43.1% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Two or more races, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
Black or African American (52.31%)
White (43.1%)
Other race (2.25%)
Two or more races (1.5%)
Asian (0.47%)
Native American (0.38%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 8,091 | 52.31% |
| White | 6,666 | 43.1% |
| Other race | 348 | 2.25% |
| Two or more races | 232 | 1.5% |
| Asian | 72 | 0.47% |
| Native American | 59 | 0.38% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Jefferson County's average per capita income is $34,172. Household income levels show a median of $46,561. The poverty rate stands at 18.79%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $78,594 | - |
| Families | $58,434 | $72,575 |
| Households | $46,561 | $64,222 |
| Non Families | $31,489 | $40,824 |
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