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Jefferson, SC


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Jefferson, South Carolina

Jefferson, South Carolina, in Chesterfield county, is 47 miles SE of Charlotte, North Carolina. The town contains a population of approximately 704.

The People and Families of Jefferson

In Jefferson, about 52% of adults are married. There are plenty of young children in Jefferson. Unmarried people abound in the town.

Approximately 38% of Jefferson is non-white. Jefferson offers a wonderful balance of many varieties of people.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Jefferson had a median family income of $31,875.

Jefferson Housing

Jefferson has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 70% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Rents in Jefferson tend toward the low side for South Carolina. You can't avoid taxes, but at least in the town the property taxes tend to be lower than most.

Commuting

In Jefferson, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyJefferson Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyJefferson Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyJefferson Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Jefferson, SC

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity1010
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Female Share of the Population85
Senior Citizens55
Age of the Population34
Male Share of the Population36
Well-Paid Single Men12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size44
Portion of People Married27

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults55
Median Family Income23
People in Middle Class or Better22
People Above Poverty12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work65
Short Commute Times56
Public Transportation Use54
Working at Home47

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes1010
Affordability of Rents1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing99
Housing Recently Built86
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals65
People Living Alone43
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