Census ACS · #452 μSA
Jefferson Metro Area
The Jefferson, Ga Micropolitan Statistical Area has 80,640 residents. The median household income is $85,012 and the median home value is $312,700.
80,640
Population
237
People / sq mi
$85,012
Median Income
$312,700
Median Home Value
The Jefferson CBSA covers 340 sq mi of land at 237.4 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 79.8% |
| Black or African American | 7.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.9% |
Economy & Income
$85,012
Median Household Income
$35,704
Per Capita Income
5.3%
Poverty Rate
2.2%
Unemployment
Housing
$312,700
Median Home Value
$1,048
Median Rent
79.8%
Homeownership
Education
87.6%
High School+
27.3%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.5%
Drive Alone
11.1%
Work From Home
32.2 min
Avg Commute
29.5%
Foreign Born
Jefferson spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Jefferson, Ga Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 80,640 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #452 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Jefferson metro area is $85,012, with a per capita income of $35,704.
The Jefferson, Ga CBSA spans the state of Georgia.
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Data for the Jefferson, Ga CBSA (27600) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
Homeownership is the standout figure in Jefferson: 79.8% of homes are owner-occupied, higher than the national rate. With 80,640 residents, Jefferson is a metro area in GA.
Households here are among the highest-earning of all US metro areas: median income is $85,012, above the US median of $78,538. Hardship is rare relative to US metro areas: a poverty rate of just 5.3%, below the national 12.4%. Home values run above average at $312,700, with typical rent around $1,048.
27.3% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national average of 35.0%.
The ownership rate anchors the housing story in Jefferson, and tends to move with the age structure and home-value figures above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.