Jefferson, GA
Demographics And Statistics
Living In Jefferson, Georgia Summary
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 13,496.
The median home value in Jefferson is $376,132.
The median income in Jefferson is $95,850.
The cost of living in Jefferson is 95 which is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Jefferson is $1,059.
The unemployment rate in Jefferson is 2.1%.
The poverty rate in Jefferson is 9.4%.
The average high in Jefferson is 72.4° and the average low is 50.5°.
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Jefferson, GA Crime Report
Crime in Jefferson summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Jefferson. Key points include:
There were 123 total crimes in Jefferson in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Jefferson is 838.8 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Jefferson is 54.6 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Jefferson is 784.2 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Jefferson is -63.91% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Jefferson Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Jefferson / 100k People |
Georgia / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 123 | 838.8 | 2,407.4 | 2,324.2 |
| Violent Crime | 8 | 54.6 | 400.1 | 369.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 8.8 | 6.3 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 65.5 | 66.1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 6 | 40.9 | 293.8 | 268.2 |
| Property Crime | 115 | 784.2 | 2,007.4 | 1,954.4 |
| Burglary | 12 | 81.8 | 290.7 | 269.8 |
| Larceny | 88 | 600.1 | 1,478.5 | 1,401.9 |
| Car Theft | 15 | 102.3 | 238.2 | 282.7 |
Jefferson, GA Cost Of Living
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 95 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Jefferson is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Jefferson is $376,132.
The median income in Jefferson is $95,850.
Jefferson's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Jefferson Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Jefferson | Georgia | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 95 | 89 | 100 | |
| Services | 105 | 95 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 94 | 96 | 100 | |
| Health | 108 | 98 | 100 | |
| Housing | 84 | 76 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 104 | 90 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 88 | 86 | 100 | |
Jefferson, GA Weather
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 |
Average High
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Jefferson, GA Photos
1 Reviews & Comments About Jefferson
/5
HomeSnacks User - 2018-09-19 01:02:36.595401
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!
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Jefferson Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Jefferson
The current population in Jefferson is 13,496. The population has increased 57.2% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 13,496 | 26.2% |
| 2021 | 10,693 | 4.2% |
| 2020 | 10,259 | 3.1% |
| 2019 | 9,946 | 1.8% |
| 2018 | 9,771 | 1.5% |
| 2017 | 9,630 | 1.3% |
| 2016 | 9,503 | 2.2% |
| 2015 | 9,296 | 3.0% |
| 2014 | 9,021 | 5.1% |
| 2013 | 8,587 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Jefferson
Jefferson is:
73.7% White with 9,943 White residents.
14.9% African American with 2,012 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
1.1% Asian with 148 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.7% Other with 92 Other residents.
1.5% Two Or More with 199 Two Or More residents.
8.2% Hispanic with 1,102 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Jefferson | GA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 73.7% | 50.8% | 58.9% |
| African American | 14.9% | 31.1% | 12.1% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 1.1% | 4.3% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 1.5% | 3.1% | 3.5% |
| Hispanic | 8.2% | 10.1% | 18.7% |
Gender in Jefferson
Jefferson is 45.5% female with 6,135 female residents.
Jefferson is 54.5% male with 7,360 male residents.
| Gender | Jefferson | GA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.5% | 51.1% | 50.4% |
| Male | 54.5% | 48.9% | 49.6% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Jefferson for adults over 25
4.0% of adults in Jefferson completed < 9th grade.
4.0% of adults in Jefferson completed 9-12th grade.
31.0% of adults in Jefferson completed high school / ged.
16.0% of adults in Jefferson completed some college.
9.0% of adults in Jefferson completed associate's degree.
26.0% 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 | 4.0% | 5.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 31.0% | 27.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 16.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 26.0% | 20.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 8.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Jefferson, Georgia
4.2% of households in Jefferson earn Less than $10,000.
3.3% of households in Jefferson earn $10,000 to $14,999.
6.6% of households in Jefferson earn $15,000 to $24,999.
6.0% of households in Jefferson earn $25,000 to $34,999.
9.9% of households in Jefferson earn $35,000 to $49,999.
7.5% of households in Jefferson earn $50,000 to $74,999.
13.7% of households in Jefferson earn $75,000 to $99,999.
19.7% of households in Jefferson earn $100,000 to $149,999.
14.1% of households in Jefferson earn $150,000 to $199,999.
15.1% of households in Jefferson earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Jefferson | GA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.2% | 5.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.3% | 3.8% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 6.6% | 7.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.0% | 7.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 9.9% | 11.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 7.5% | 16.6% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.7% | 13.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 19.7% | 16.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 14.1% | 8.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 15.1% | 10.0% | 11.4% |
