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Jefferson, GA


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Jefferson, Georgia

Jefferson, Georgia, in Jackson county, is 15 miles NW of Athens, Georgia (center to center) and 53 miles NE of Atlanta, Georgia. The city contains a population of approximately 3,825.

The People and Families of Jefferson

In Jefferson, about 57% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Jefferson had a median family income of $46,755. The typical family in Jefferson is better off than most in Georgia.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Jefferson favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $400. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.

Jefferson Housing

Jefferson has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 67% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the city are newer than those found in most places. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in Georgia, which may reflect a commitment to education in the city.

Commuting

In Jefferson, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Jefferson strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Georgia):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Jefferson Racial Diversity
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 17%Jefferson Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Jefferson, GA

Comparing Jefferson to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Georgia (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity107
Children Under 5 Years Old86
Female Share of the Population86
Well-Paid Single Women78
Well-Paid Single Men58
Male Share of the Population45
Senior Citizens35
Age of the Population36

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size88
Portion of People Married69

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults88
Median Family Income79
People in Middle Class or Better68
People Above Poverty47

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home68
Short Commute Times56
Walking and Biking to Work33
Public Transportation Use32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built108
Affordability of Property Taxes52
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals43
Affordability of Rents44
People Living Alone32
Seasonal and Vacation Housing21

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime36
Low Violent Crime23

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