Jefferson, GA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
11,619
Unemployment
1.4%
Poverty
8.2%
Median Home
$223,600
Median Income
$70,766
Median Rent
$787
Jefferson SnackAbility
8
Overall SnackAbility
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Jobs
8.5/10
Housing
8
Affordability
8
Diversity
8
Safety
8
Amenities
7
Education
7
Commute
4
Jefferson, GA Crime Report
162
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
1,311.8
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-44.08%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Jefferson / 100k People |
Georgia / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 162 | 1,311.8 | 2,407.4 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 9 | 72.9 | 400.1 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 8.8 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 2 | 16.2 | 65.5 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 6 | 48.6 | 293.8 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 153 | 1,239.0 | 2,007.4 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 21 | 170.1 | 290.7 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 121 | 979.8 | 1,478.5 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 11 | 89.1 | 238.2 | 246.0 |
Jefferson, GA Cost Of Living
93
Jefferson's Overall Cost Of Living
Jefferson's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Jefferson | Georgia | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 93 | 91 | 100 | |
| Services | 102 | 98 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 105 | 95 | 100 | |
| Health | 101 | 99 | 100 | |
| Housing | 84 | 87 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 104 | 98 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 86 | 91 | 100 | |
Jefferson, GA Photos
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Rankings for Jefferson in Georgia
Map Of Jefferson, GA
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Population over time in Jefferson
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 11,619 | 8.7% |
| 2019 | 10,693 | 4.2% |
| 2018 | 10,259 | 3.1% |
| 2017 | 9,946 | 1.8% |
| 2016 | 9,771 | 1.5% |
| 2015 | 9,630 | 1.3% |
| 2014 | 9,503 | 2.2% |
| 2013 | 9,296 | 3.0% |
| 2012 | 9,021 | 5.1% |
| 2011 | 8,587 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Jefferson
| Race | Jefferson | GA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 72.8% | 52.1% | 60.1% |
| African American | 16.0% | 31.1% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.7% | 4.1% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 1.4% | 2.5% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 8.9% | 9.6% | 18.2% |
Gender in Jefferson
| Gender | Jefferson | GA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.0% | 51.4% | 50.8% |
| Male | 51.0% | 48.6% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Jefferson for adults over 25
| Education | Jefferson | GA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 6.0% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 8.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 25.0% | 28.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 23.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 22.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Jefferson, Georgia
| Income | Jefferson | GA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.7% | 6.6% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.1% | 4.2% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7.1% | 9.0% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.3% | 9.3% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 8.5% | 12.5% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 20.4% | 17.6% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 8.5% | 12.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 18.2% | 14.9% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 15.9% | 6.3% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 5.4% | 7.1% | 8.3% |
