Jefferson, GA

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in Jefferson

Apple Valley / Thyatira

Constantine / Holly Springs

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Jefferson

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

34.9%

Households with Children

46.4%

School Enrollment K-12

2,717

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 4.9%
School Age (5-17): 24.6%
Young Adults (18-34): 19.5%
Working Age (35-54): 31.1%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 8.6%
Seniors (65+): 11.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 9.2%
High School / GED: 30.1%
Some College or Associate's: 25.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 34.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 39.9%
Single Parents: 6.5%
Couples & Adults: 34.0%
Living Alone: 19.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 74.8%
Hispanic or Latino: 10.2%
Asian: 2.1%
Black or African American: 9.7%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 3.2%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 40.3%
Puerto Rican: 4.0%
Cuban: 3.2%
Dominican: 4.3%
Central American: 15.7%
South American: 22.8%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 9.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 46.2%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 53.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 67.9%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.0%
Caribbean: 16.5%
Other Black: 15.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 60.3%
Born in Other U.S. State: 31.0%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.7%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 5.3%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 1.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 91.4%
Spanish: 6.1%
European & Indo-European: 0.8%
East & Southeast Asian: 1.5%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 3.2%
Elementary (1-4): 5.4%
Middle School (5-8): 11.3%
High School (9-12): 7.4%
College / Graduate: 6.5%
Not Enrolled: 66.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources