Life in Jefferson research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Jefferson over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Jefferson:
The population in Jefferson is 14,249.
The median home value in Jefferson is $414,634.
The median income in Jefferson is $96,761.
The cost of living in Jefferson is 102 which is 1.0x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Jefferson is $906.
The unemployment rate in Jefferson is 2.8%.
The poverty rate in Jefferson is 9.4%.
The average high in Jefferson is 72.4° and the average low is 50.5°.
Crime in Jefferson summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Jefferson. Key points include:
There were 82 total crimes in Jefferson in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Jefferson is 492.7 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Jefferson is 36.1 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Jefferson is 456.6 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Jefferson is -76.75% below the national average.
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Jefferson / 100k People |
Georgia / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 82 | 492.7 | 2,000.6 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 6 | 36.1 | 325.7 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 6.9 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 40.8 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 3 | 18.0 | 245.9 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 76 | 456.6 | 1,674.9 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 6 | 36.1 | 202.8 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 65 | 390.6 | 1,247.3 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 5 | 30.0 | 224.7 | 259.0 |
Cost of living in Jefferson summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Jefferson. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Georgia. Key points include:
The cost of living in Jefferson is 102 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Jefferson is 1.0x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Jefferson is $414,634.
The median income in Jefferson is $96,761.
| Living Expense | Jefferson | Georgia | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 102 | 91 | 100 | |
| Services | 100 | 99 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 101 | 99 | 100 | |
| Health | 98 | 100 | 100 | |
| Housing | 110 | 85 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 94 | 92 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 82 | 86 | 100 | |
The average high in Jefferson is 72.4° and the average low is 50.5°.
There are 91.0 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 50.4 inches of precipitation each year with 0.8 inches of snow.
| Stat | Jefferson |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 72.4 |
| Average Annual Low | 50.5 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 91.0 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 50.4 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.8 |
My grandparents used to live here and it has a lot of nostalgic value. It is a quaint little Southern town where everything seems to move at a slower place. It's a great place to go and relax.
The town square is very nice to walk around. Also, visit the Crawford W. Long Museum!
The current population in Jefferson is 14,249. The population has increased 65.9% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 14,249 | 5.6% |
| 2022 | 13,496 | 6.0% |
| 2021 | 12,727 | 9.5% |
| 2020 | 11,619 | 4.5% |
| 2019 | 11,114 | 3.9% |
| 2018 | 10,693 | 4.2% |
| 2017 | 10,259 | 3.1% |
| 2016 | 9,946 | 1.8% |
| 2015 | 9,771 | 1.5% |
| 2014 | 9,630 | 1.3% |
| 2013 | 9,503 | 2.2% |
| 2012 | 9,296 | 3.0% |
| 2011 | 9,021 | 5.1% |
| 2010 | 8,587 | - |
72.6% White with 10,338 White residents.
14.4% African American with 2,051 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
1.3% Asian with 187 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.6% Other with 90 Other residents.
1.8% Two Or More with 262 Two Or More residents.
9.3% Hispanic with 1,321 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Jefferson | GA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 72.6% | 49.8% | 58.2% |
| African American | 14.4% | 31.0% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.3% | 4.3% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 1.8% | 3.5% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 9.3% | 10.7% | 19.0% |
Jefferson is 46.5% female with 6,624 female residents.
Jefferson is 53.5% male with 7,625 male residents.
| Gender | Jefferson | GA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.5% | 51.2% | 50.5% |
| Male | 53.5% | 48.8% | 49.5% |
5.0% of adults in Jefferson completed < 9th grade.
5.0% of adults in Jefferson completed 9-12th grade.
29.0% of adults in Jefferson completed high school / ged.
19.0% of adults in Jefferson completed some college.
9.0% of adults in Jefferson completed associate's degree.
23.0% of adults in Jefferson completed bachelor's degree.
8.0% of adults in Jefferson completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Jefferson completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Jefferson completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Jefferson | GA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 29.0% | 27.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 19.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 23.0% | 21.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 8.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
2.6% of households in Jefferson earn Less than $10,000.
4.6% of households in Jefferson earn $10,000 to $14,999.
5.0% of households in Jefferson earn $15,000 to $24,999.
6.0% of households in Jefferson earn $25,000 to $34,999.
9.2% of households in Jefferson earn $35,000 to $49,999.
10.6% of households in Jefferson earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.6% of households in Jefferson earn $75,000 to $99,999.
22.8% of households in Jefferson earn $100,000 to $149,999.
11.3% of households in Jefferson earn $150,000 to $199,999.
15.2% of households in Jefferson earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Jefferson | GA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.6% | 5.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.6% | 3.6% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 5.0% | 7.0% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.0% | 7.2% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 9.2% | 11.0% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 10.6% | 16.2% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.6% | 13.1% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 22.8% | 17.0% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 11.3% | 8.7% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 15.2% | 11.0% | 12.6% |