Jefferson County, Georgia Demographics 2026

Name: Jefferson County, Georgia Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Jefferson County, Georgia has a population of 15,341, the 108th most populous county in Georgia. The median household income is $53,014 and the median home value is $105,400. The poverty rate is 16.9%.

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

Jefferson County Quick Facts

Population 15,341

Median Household Income $53,014

Median Home Value $105,400

Poverty Rate 16.9%

Unemployment Rate 5.8%

Median Age 40.9 years

Homeownership Rate 68.1%

Affordability Ratio 2.0x

Bachelor's Degree+ 13.5%

High School Graduation 83.7%

Cities/Places 7

Population 15,341 108th of 159

Median Income $53,014 31% lower than state

Poverty Rate 16.9%

Unemployment 5.8%

How Jefferson 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	15,468	15,341	-0.8%
Median household income	$46,561	$53,014	+13.9%
Median home value	$93,100	$105,400	+13.2%

Median Household Income

Jefferson

$53,014

$77,353

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Jefferson

$105,400

$303,300

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 23.3%

$25K-$50K 24.5%

$50K-$100K 28.0%

$100K+ 24.2%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

7.0%

$10K-$15K

6.8%

$15K-$20K

4.6%

$20K-$25K

4.9%

$25K-$30K

6.8%

$30K-$35K

3.8%

$35K-$40K

5.3%

$40K-$45K

5.3%

$45K-$50K

3.4%

$50K-$60K

7.1%

$60K-$75K

9.1%

$75K-$100K

11.8%

$100K-$125K

9.2%

$125K-$150K

6.3%

$150K-$200K

6.2%

$200K+

2.6%

Employment

5.8% Unemployment Rate State: 5.1%|National: 5.2%

56.2% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 68.1%

Renter 31.9%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.0x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $731/mo 16.5% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

22.6%

18-34

21.2%

35-54

24.0%

55-74

25.1%

75+

7.2%

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
Wrens	2,187	$37,609	26.1%	$123,400
Louisville	2,132	$49,821	15.3%	$120,400
Wadley	1,706	$37,500	26.8%	$64,600
Stapleton	460	$48,333	39.0%	$154,700
Avera	259	N/A	30.5%	$51,900
Bartow	199	$44,000	10.5%	$107,300
Matthews	134	N/A	62.7%	N/A

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Population Overview

Jefferson County is located in Georgia with a total population of 15,341. It is the 108th most populous county out of 159 in Georgia. The county encompasses 7 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Jefferson County is 40.9 years. This is 9% higher than the state median of 37.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Jefferson County is $53,014. This is 31% lower than the state median of $77,353. It is also 34% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 16.9%. This is 26% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.4%. The unemployment rate is 5.8%. This is 13% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $105,400. Housing costs are 65% lower than the state median of $303,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.0x, Jefferson County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 68.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 4% higher than the state average of 65.7%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Jefferson County is Black or African American, making up 52.7% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 41.1%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (52.7% vs 30.7%). The Hispanic or Latino population (3.6%) is well below the state average of 11.0%. The Asian population (0.0%) is well below the state average of 4.5%.

Education

13.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 61% 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 83.7%.

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 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 Jefferson County, Georgia?

Jefferson County has a population of 15,341, making it the 108th most populous county in Georgia.

What is the median income in Jefferson County?

The median household income in Jefferson County is $53,014 with a poverty rate of 16.9%.

How many cities are in Jefferson County, Georgia?

Jefferson County contains 7 Census-designated places.