2023 ACS Census Data · Population 15,468
Jefferson County is a small county in Georgia with a population of 15,468. The median household income is $46,561, 28% below the national average. The poverty rate is 18.8%, median home value is $93,100, and 11.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 54% below the national average.
Population
15,468
2023 estimate
Rank #2129 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$46,561
Household
Rank #2863 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$93,100
Owner-occupied
Rank #3020 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
11.2%
Adults 25+
Rank #3125 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
51.3%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
3.1%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
4.2%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
5.7%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
23% below Georgia avg·28% below national avg
Poverty Rate
8% below Georgia avg·25% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
1% below Georgia avg·6% below national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$25,591
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
18.8%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
54.4%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
49% below Georgia avg·56% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
22% below Georgia avg·22% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
3% below Georgia avg·7% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
8% above Georgia avg·1% above national avg
Housing Units
7,165
Households
5,838
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.6
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,121
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
79.3%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
29 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
46% below Georgia avg·54% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
5% below Georgia avg·8% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
11.8%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
21.4%
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