Jefferson County's estimated 2026 population is 16,069 with a growth rate of 0.39% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Jefferson County is the 60th largest county in Florida. The 2010 population was 14,754 and has seen a growth of 8.91% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 47.6 years
Female: 51.7 years
Male: 43.7 years
There are 12,502 adults, (3,694 of whom are seniors) in Jefferson County.
Female: 6,989 (46.3%)
Male: 8,102 (53.7%)
The racial composition of Jefferson County includes 62.89% White, 27.81% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,490 | 62.89% |
| Black or African American | 4,197 | 27.81% |
| Two or more races | 966 | 6.4% |
| Other race | 235 | 1.56% |
| Asian | 179 | 1.19% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 15 | 0.1% |
| Native American | 9 | 0.06% |
Jefferson County's average per capita income is $45,420. Household income levels show a median of $61,212. The poverty rate stands at 20.97%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $99,030 | - |
| Families | $75,819 | $93,204 |
| Households | $61,212 | $80,395 |
| Non Families | $34,673 | $44,611 |
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