Jefferson is a city and the county seat of Jackson County, Georgia, United States. The population was 9,432 at the 2010 census, up from 3,825 at the 2000 census. As of 2019 the estimated population was 12,032.
| Ethnicity | Jefferson | USA |
|---|---|---|
| White | 72.8% | 60.1% |
| African American | 16% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.7% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 1.4% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 8.9% | 18.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| HOUSEHOLD INCOME | Jefferson | USA |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.7% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.1% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7.1% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.3% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 8.5% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 20.4% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 8.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 18.2% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 15.9% | 7.1% |
| Education | Jefferson | USA |
|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 6% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 7% | 7.0% |
| High School or GED | 25% | 27.0% |
| Other College | 23% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9% | 9% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 22% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1% | 1.0% |