Jeff Davis County, Georgia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Jeff Davis County is located in Georgia with a total population of 14,838. It is the 109th most populous county out of 159 in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Jeff Davis County is 40.5 years. This is 8% higher than the state median of 37.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Jeff Davis County is $40,879. This is 45% lower than the state median of $74,664. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 48% lower. The poverty rate stands at 26.6%. This is 98% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.5%. 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 4.9%. This is 5% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $109,300. Housing costs are 60% lower than the state median of $272,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Jeff Davis County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 68.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 5% higher than the state average of 65.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Jeff Davis County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 68.8% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 13.9%. The Black or African American population (13.9%) is well below the state average of 31.0%. The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 4.3%.

Education

11.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 66% lower than the state rate of 34.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 78.0%.