Jefferson County, Georgia
County
Overview
- County Name
- Jefferson County
- State
- Georgia
- FIPS Code
- 13163
- State FIPS
- 13
- County FIPS
- 163
Geography
- Land Area
- 526.56 sq mi
- Water Area
- 3.11 sq mi
- Total Area
- 529.67 sq mi
- Latitude
- 33.058176
- Longitude
- -82.420004
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 14,928
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 11,524
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 14,697 | 98.5% |
| Hispanic | 231 | 1.5% |
| White | 6,474 | 43.4% |
| Black | 8,089 | 54.2% |
| Asian | 8 | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 12 | 0.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 11,338 | 98.4% |
| Hispanic | 187 | 1.6% |
| White | 5,125 | 44.5% |
| Black | 6,127 | 53.2% |
| Asian | 12 | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 58 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 15 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 15,341
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $53,761
- Poverty Rate
- 16.4%
- Population Below Poverty
- 2,515
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 6,321 | 41.2% |
| Black | 8,098 | 52.8% |
| Asian | 6 | 0.0% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 10,793
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 6,858 | 63.5% |
| Republican | 2,475 | 22.9% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 1,460 | 13.5% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 4,919 | 45.6% |
| Female | 5,873 | 54.4% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 4,306 | 39.9% |
| Hispanic | 134 | 1.2% |
| Black | 5,925 | 54.9% |
| Asian | 46 | 0.4% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 6,032
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 55.9%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 2,821 | 65.5% |
| Hispanic | 46 | 34.3% |
| Black | 2,918 | 49.2% |
| Asian | 27 | 58.7% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 2,549 | 51.8% |
| Female | 3,483 | 59.3% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 3,767 (35.6%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 1,411 (13.1%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 7,172
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $112,615
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $724
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 81.7%
- Public Transit
- 0.1%
- Work From Home
- 3.0%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 24.7%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.