Jefferson County, Florida Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Jefferson County, Florida has a population of 15,091, the 61st most populous county in Florida. The median household income is $61,212 and the median home value is $232,600. The poverty rate is 21.0%.

Jefferson County Quick Facts

Population 15,091

Median Household Income $61,21290% MOE ±$4,158

Median Home Value $232,60090% MOE ±$26,645

Poverty Rate 21.0%90% MOE ±3.6 pts

Unemployment Rate 7.4%90% MOE ±1.9 pts

Median Age 47.6 years90% MOE ±1.7 years

Homeownership Rate 75.9%90% MOE ±3.8 pts

Affordability Ratio 3.8x

Bachelor's Degree+ 19.2%90% MOE ±2.9 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 88.4%

Cities/Places 6

Population 15,091 61st of 67

Median Income $61,212 18% lower than state

Poverty Rate 21.0%

Unemployment 7.4%

How Jefferson County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	14,161	15,091	+6.6%
Median household income	$58,139	$61,212	No clear change (+5.3%)
Median home value¹	$164,299	$232,600	+41.6%
Median gross rent	$948	$898	No clear change (-5.2%)

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Jefferson

$61,212

$74,568

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Jefferson

$232,600

$359,000

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 20.1%

$25K-$50K 19.6%

$50K-$100K 32.3%

$100K+ 28.0%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

8.8%

$10K-$15K

7.0%

$15K-$20K

2.8%

$20K-$25K

1.5%

$25K-$30K

3.7%

$30K-$35K

3.4%

$35K-$40K

3.3%

$40K-$45K

4.9%

$45K-$50K

4.4%

$50K-$60K

8.6%

$60K-$75K

9.3%

$75K-$100K

14.3%

$100K-$125K

8.9%

$125K-$150K

4.5%

$150K-$200K

7.6%

$200K+

7.0%

Employment

7.4% Unemployment Rate State: 4.8%|National: 5.2%

53.4% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 75.9%

Renter 24.1%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.8x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $898/mo 17.6% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

17.2%

18-34

19.7%

35-54

23.3%

55-74

29.2%

75+

10.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 65 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Jefferson County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Monticello	2,659	$46,343	23.3%	$211,000
Wacissa	355	$64,534	0.0%	N/A
Aucilla	203	N/A	44.8%	$174,600
Lloyd	187	N/A	33.2%	$170,400
Waukeenah	115	N/A	14.8%	N/A
Lamont	78	N/A	0.0%	N/A

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Population Overview

Jefferson County is located in Florida with a total population of 15,091. It is the 61st most populous county out of 67 in Florida. The county encompasses 6 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Jefferson County is 47.6 years. This is 12% higher than the state median of 42.6 years. 10.6% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Jefferson County is $61,212. This is 18% lower than the state median of $74,568. It is also 24% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 21.0%. This is 67% 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 7.4%. This is 54% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $232,600. Housing costs are 35% lower than the state median of $359,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.8x. 75.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 12% higher than the state average of 67.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Jefferson County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 60.3% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 27.8%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (27.8% vs 14.6%). The Hispanic or Latino population (5.1%) is well below the state average of 27.4%. The Asian population (1.2%) is well below the state average of 2.9%.

Education

19.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 44% lower than the state rate of 34.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 88.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Jefferson County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Florida and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Jefferson County, Florida?

Jefferson County has a population of 15,091, making it the 61st most populous county in Florida.

What is the median income in Jefferson County?

The median household income in Jefferson County is $61,212 with a poverty rate of 21.0%.

How many cities are in Jefferson County, Florida?

Jefferson County contains 6 Census-designated places.