Jefferson County Summary

Life in Jefferson County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Jefferson County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Jefferson County:

  • The population in Jefferson County is 15,591.

  • The median home value in Jefferson County is $99,929.

  • The median income in Jefferson County is $46,865.

  • The median rent in Jefferson County is $701.

  • The unemployment rate in Jefferson County is 4.5%.

  • The poverty rate in Jefferson County is 19.4%.

  • The average high in Jefferson County is 81.4° and there are 107.8 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Jefferson County

List Of Cities & Towns in Jefferson County

Louisville, GA Population 2,704

Wrens, GA Population 2,063

Wadley, GA Population 2,049

Stapleton, GA Population 377

Avera, GA Population 248

Bartow, GA Population 219

Matthews, GA Population 185

Map Of Jefferson County

Jefferson County, GA Weather

  • The average high in Jefferson County is 81.4°.

  • There are 82.14 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 107.8 inches of rain each year with 0.3 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:32 hours of sun each day in Jefferson County.

StatJefferson County
Mean High81.4
Nice Days82.14
Rainfall107.8
Snowfall0.3
Sunny_hours5:32
81.4°
Average High
107.8
Inches of Rain

Jefferson County Photos

Jefferson County Courthouse
Source: Wikipedia User Blastoids | CC BY-SA 3.0
Slave Marketc Public Squarec Louisville Jefferson Countyc Georgia
Source: Public Domain

Jefferson County Demographics

Population over time in Jefferson County

The current population in Jefferson County is 15,591. The population has increased 0.6% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 15,708 1.4%
2021 15,489 -0.8%
2020 15,618 -

Gender in Jefferson County

  • Jefferson County is 51.4% female with 8,009 female residents.

  • Jefferson County is 48.6% male with 7,581 male residents.

Female
51.4% (8,009)
Male
48.6% (7,581)
Gender Jefferson County GA USA
Female 51.4% 51.1% 50.4%
Male 48.6% 48.9% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Jefferson County

Jefferson County is:

  • 41.5% White with 6,470 White residents.

  • 52.2% African American with 8,138 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 9 American Indian residents.

  • 0.4% Asian with 68 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.6% Other with 91 Other residents.

  • 1.2% Two Or More with 188 Two Or More residents.

  • 4.0% Hispanic with 627 Hispanic residents.

White
41.5% (6,470)
African American
52.2% (8,138)
American Indian
0.1% (9)
Asian
0.4% (68)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.6% (91)
Two Or More
1.2% (188)
Hispanic
4.0% (627)

Table: Jefferson County By Race

Race Jefferson County GA USA
White 41.5% 50.8% 58.9%
African American 52.2% 31.1% 12.1%
American Indian 0.1% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 0.4% 4.3% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.6% 0.5% 0.4%
Two Or More 1.2% 3.1% 3.5%
Hispanic 4.0% 10.1% 18.7%

Household Income For Jefferson County, Georgia

  • 8.0% of households in Jefferson County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 6.0% of households in Jefferson County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 14.4% of households in Jefferson County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 8.6% of households in Jefferson County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 15.8% of households in Jefferson County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 17.0% of households in Jefferson County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 8.9% of households in Jefferson County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 13.8% of households in Jefferson County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 5.4% of households in Jefferson County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 2.1% of households in Jefferson County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
8.0% (1,247)
$10,000 to $14,999
6.0% (928)
$15,000 to $24,999
14.4% (2,245)
$25,000 to $34,999
8.6% (1,335)
$35,000 to $49,999
15.8% (2,467)
$50,000 to $74,999
17.0% (2,654)
$75,000 to $99,999
8.9% (1,386)
$100,000 to $149,999
13.8% (2,154)
$150,000 to $199,999
5.4% (845)
$200,000 or more
2.1% (326)
Income Jefferson County GA USA
Less than $10,000 8.0% 5.4% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 6.0% 3.8% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 14.4% 7.5% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 8.6% 7.9% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 15.8% 11.2% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 17.0% 16.6% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 8.9% 13.1% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 13.8% 16.6% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 5.4% 8.1% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 2.1% 10.0% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Jefferson County for adults over 25

  • 8.0% of adults in Jefferson County completed < 9th grade.

  • 11.0% of adults in Jefferson County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 41.0% of adults in Jefferson County completed high school / ged.

  • 22.0% of adults in Jefferson County completed some college.

  • 6.0% of adults in Jefferson County completed associate's degree.

  • 8.0% of adults in Jefferson County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 3.0% of adults in Jefferson County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Jefferson County completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Jefferson County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
8% (1,247)
9-12th Grade
11% (1,715)
High School / GED
41% (6,392)
Some College
22% (3,430)
Associate's Degree
6% (935)
Bachelor's Degree
8% (1,247)
Master's Degree
3% (467)
Professional Degree
1% (155)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Jefferson County GA USA
< 9th Grade 8% 4% 3%
9-12th Grade 11% 7% 6%
High School / GED 41% 27% 26%
Some College 22% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 6% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 8% 20% 21%
Master's Degree 3% 9% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 2% 2%

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