Jeff Davis County, Georgia Demographics 2026

Name: Jeff Davis County, Georgia Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Jeff Davis County, Georgia has a population of 14,924, the 109th most populous county in Georgia. The median household income is $40,283 and the median home value is $118,300. The poverty rate is 21.8%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Jeff Davis County Quick Facts

Population 14,924

Median Household Income $40,283

Median Home Value $118,300

Poverty Rate 21.8%

Unemployment Rate 6.7%

Median Age 39.9 years

Homeownership Rate 71.3%

Affordability Ratio 2.9x

Bachelor's Degree+ 13.2%

High School Graduation 77.3%

Cities/Places 3

Population 14,924 109th of 159

Median Income $40,283 48% lower than state

Poverty Rate 21.8%

Unemployment 6.7%

How Jeff Davis County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	14,838	14,924	+0.6%
Median household income	$40,879	$40,283	-1.5%
Median home value	$109,300	$118,300	+8.2%

Median Household Income

Jeff Davis

$40,283

$77,353

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Jeff Davis

$118,300

$303,300

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 30.0%

$25K-$50K 28.0%

$50K-$100K 23.7%

$100K+ 18.2%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

10.2%

$10K-$15K

6.3%

$15K-$20K

5.5%

$20K-$25K

8.1%

$25K-$30K

8.8%

$30K-$35K

3.2%

$35K-$40K

7.5%

$40K-$45K

5.4%

$45K-$50K

3.1%

$50K-$60K

6.3%

$60K-$75K

6.2%

$75K-$100K

11.3%

$100K-$125K

7.0%

$125K-$150K

2.7%

$150K-$200K

5.3%

$200K+

3.2%

Employment

6.7% Unemployment Rate State: 5.1%|National: 5.2%

54.7% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 71.3%

Renter 28.7%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.9x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $650/mo 19.4% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

25.6%

18-34

19.0%

35-54

27.0%

55-74

22.2%

75+

6.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 65 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Jeff Davis County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Hazlehurst	4,092	$38,616	28.2%	$145,300
Satilla	1,057	N/A	36.4%	$128,300
Denton	222	$32,614	5.9%	$95,400

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Population Overview

Jeff Davis County is located in Georgia with a total population of 14,924. It is the 109th most populous county out of 159 in Georgia. The county encompasses 3 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Jeff Davis County is 39.9 years. This is 6% higher than the state median of 37.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Jeff Davis County is $40,283. This is 48% lower than the state median of $77,353. It is also 50% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 21.8%. This is 63% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.4%. 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 6.7%. This is 31% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $118,300. Housing costs are 61% lower than the state median of $303,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Jeff Davis County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 71.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 9% higher than the state average of 65.7%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Jeff Davis County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 67.4% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 14.0%. The Black or African American population (12.0%) is well below the state average of 30.7%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 4.5%.

Education

13.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 62% lower than the state rate of 34.9%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 77.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Jeff Davis County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Georgia 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 Jeff Davis County, Georgia?

Jeff Davis County has a population of 14,924, making it the 109th most populous county in Georgia.

What is the median income in Jeff Davis County?

The median household income in Jeff Davis County is $40,283 with a poverty rate of 21.8%.

How many cities are in Jeff Davis County, Georgia?

Jeff Davis County contains 3 Census-designated places.