Jefferson County, Florida Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Jefferson County is located in Florida with a total population of 14,713. It is the 61st most populous county out of 67 in Florida.

Age Demographics

The median age in Jefferson County is 47.0 years. This is 10% higher than the state median of 42.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Jefferson County is $56,984. This is 21% lower than the state median of $71,711. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 27% lower. The poverty rate stands at 20.3%. This is 61% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 6.5%. This is 35% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $198,800. Housing costs are 39% lower than the state median of $325,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.5x. 75.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 12% higher than the state average of 67.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Jefferson County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 60.1% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 30.0%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (30.0% vs 14.8%). The Hispanic or Latino population (4.8%) is well below the state average of 26.8%. The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 2.8%.

Education

18.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 43% lower than the state rate of 33.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.8%.