Jefferson County's estimated 2026 population is 14,863 with a growth rate of -0.99% 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 -11.91% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 40.9 years
Female: 41.6 years
Male: 39.6 years
There are 11,879 adults, (2,865 of whom are seniors) in Jefferson County.
Female: 7,938 (51.7%)
Male: 7,403 (48.3%)
The racial composition of Jefferson County includes 52.79% Black or African American, 41.2% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 8,098 | 52.79% |
| White | 6,321 | 41.2% |
| Two or more races | 511 | 3.33% |
| Other race | 333 | 2.17% |
| Native American | 72 | 0.47% |
| Asian | 6 | 0.04% |
Jefferson County's average per capita income is $35,868. Household income levels show a median of $53,014. The poverty rate stands at 16.93%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $85,438 | - |
| Families | $68,098 | $78,142 |
| Households | $53,014 | $69,603 |
| Non Families | $28,380 | $42,991 |
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