Jefferson, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Jackson County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
14,249
Population
620/sq mi density
$96,761
Median Income
$37,129 per capita
$346,800
Home Value
$413,411 Zillow
$906
Median Rent
26.5% income on rent
61°F
Avg Temperature
42
Violent Crime/100K
481 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$96,761 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$346,800 home value, $906/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
42 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
14,249
Census 2023
Population Density
620
per square mile
Land Area
22.0
square miles (57.0 km²)
Median Age
34.8 yrs
11% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
53.5%
Male
46.5%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 75.4% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 14.5% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 9.3% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 1.3% US: 5.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
75.4%
Black
14.5%
Hispanic
9.3%
Asian
1.3%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 92.9% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 6.1% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 1% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
92.9%
Spanish
6.1%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
6.7%
Veterans
5.1%
15% below US avg (6%)
Disability
13.5%
4% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
89.9%
2% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
10.1%
17% above US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.410
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 14,249 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 620 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 22.0 sq mi |
| Median Age | 34.8 years |
Gender
| Male | 53.5% |
| Female | 46.5% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 75.4% |
| Black or African American | 14.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.3% |
| Asian | 1.3% |
Language
| English Only | 92.9% |
| Spanish | 6.1% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 6.7% |
| Veterans | 5.1% |
| Disability | 13.5% |
| Health Insurance | 89.9% |
| Uninsured | 10.1% |
| Broadband Access | 91.3% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.410 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 4, Nonmetro / Urban 20K+, adjacent |