Jefferson, GA Demographics
A map of Jefferson's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 10,240 | 77.4% |
Black | 1,087 | 8.2% |
Hispanic | 1,040 | 7.9% |
Multiracial | 514 | 3.9% |
Asian | 269 | 2.0% |
Native American/Other | 83 | 0.6% |
Jefferson, Georgia had a population of 13,233 in 2020. It was 77.4% White, 8.2% Black, 2.0% Asian, 7.9% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 3.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Jefferson, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 675 places in Georgia, Jefferson is the 96th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
Jefferson's White Population
10,240 residents of Jefferson identify as White, or 77.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Jefferson considerably larger than the White share of the population of Georgia (50.1% White). Of the 675 places in Georgia, Jefferson is ranked #184 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Jefferson is more White than neighboring Pendergrass (57.4% White), Arcade (76.7% White), and Commerce (71.9% White). Jefferson is less White than neighboring Talmo (86% White), and Maysville (88.9% White).
Jefferson's Black Population
1,087 residents of Jefferson identify as Black, or 8.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of Jefferson considerably less than the Black share of the population of Georgia (30.6% Black). Of the 675 places in Georgia, Jefferson is ranked #503 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Jefferson is more Black than neighboring Arcade (6.7% Black), Talmo (1.9% Black), and Maysville (2% Black). Jefferson is less Black than neighboring Pendergrass (13.7% Black), and Commerce (12% Black).
Jefferson's Asian Population
269 residents of Jefferson identify as Asian, or 2.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Jefferson roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Georgia (4.4% Asian). Of the 675 places in Georgia, Jefferson is ranked #137 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Jefferson is more Asian than neighboring Arcade (1% Asian), Talmo (0% Asian), Maysville (0.6% Asian), and Commerce (1.7% Asian). Jefferson is less Asian than neighboring Pendergrass (7% Asian).
Jefferson's Hispanic Population
1,040 residents of Jefferson identify as Hispanic, or 7.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Jefferson roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Georgia (10.5% Hispanic). Of the 675 places in Georgia, Jefferson is ranked #192 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Jefferson is more Hispanic than neighboring Maysville (4.9% Hispanic). Jefferson is less Hispanic than neighboring Pendergrass (17% Hispanic), Arcade (9% Hispanic), Talmo (10.1% Hispanic), and Commerce (10.3% Hispanic).
Jefferson's Native American/Other Population
83 residents of Jefferson identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Jefferson roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Georgia (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 675 places in Georgia, Jefferson is ranked #285 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Jefferson is more Native American/Other than neighboring Talmo (0% Native American/Other), Maysville (0.2% Native American/Other), and Commerce (0.5% Native American/Other). Jefferson is less Native American/Other than neighboring Pendergrass (1% Native American/Other), and Arcade (0.7% Native American/Other).
Jefferson's Multiracial Population
514 residents of Jefferson identify as Multiracial, or 3.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Jefferson roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Georgia (3.6% Multiracial). Of the 675 places in Georgia, Jefferson is ranked #215 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Jefferson is more Multiracial than neighboring Talmo (1.9% Multiracial), Maysville (3.4% Multiracial), and Commerce (3.5% Multiracial). Jefferson is less Multiracial than neighboring Pendergrass (4% Multiracial), and Arcade (5.8% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.