Jefferson County Summary

Life in Jefferson County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Jefferson County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Jefferson County:

  • The population in Jefferson County is 14,458.

  • The median home value in Jefferson County is $285,584.

  • The median income in Jefferson County is $51,573.

  • The median rent in Jefferson County is $727.

  • The unemployment rate in Jefferson County is 6.7%.

  • The poverty rate in Jefferson County is 18.3%.

  • The average high in Jefferson County is 83.0° and there are 113.8 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Jefferson County

List Of Cities & Towns in Jefferson County

Monticello, FL Population 2,589

Wacissa, FL Population 330

Aucilla, FL Population 179

Lloyd, FL Population 177

Waukeenah, FL Population 136

Lamont, FL Population 0

Map Of Jefferson County

Jefferson County, FL Weather

  • The average high in Jefferson County is 83.0°.

  • There are 82.0 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 113.8 inches of rain each year with 0.0 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:26 hours of sun each day in Jefferson County.

StatJefferson County
Mean High83.0
Nice Days82.0
Rainfall113.8
Snowfall0.0
Sunny_hours5:26
83.0°
Average High
113.8
Inches of Rain

Jefferson County Photos

Monticello City Hall
Source: Wikipedia User Michael Rivera | CC BY-SA 3.0

Jefferson County Demographics

Population over time in Jefferson County

The current population in Jefferson County is 14,458. The population has increased 1.7% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 14,405 0.9%
2021 14,278 0.8%
2020 14,161 -

Gender in Jefferson County

  • Jefferson County is 48.5% female with 7,005 female residents.

  • Jefferson County is 51.5% male with 7,453 male residents.

Female
48.5% (7,005)
Male
51.5% (7,453)
Gender Jefferson County FL USA
Female 48.5% 50.8% 50.4%
Male 51.5% 49.2% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Jefferson County

Jefferson County is:

  • 60.5% White with 8,754 White residents.

  • 32.0% African American with 4,629 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 13 American Indian residents.

  • 0.2% Asian with 33 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 4 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.6% Other with 80 Other residents.

  • 2.1% Two Or More with 299 Two Or More residents.

  • 4.5% Hispanic with 646 Hispanic residents.

White
60.5% (8,754)
African American
32.0% (4,629)
American Indian
0.1% (13)
Asian
0.2% (33)
Hawaiian
0.0% (4)
Other
0.6% (80)
Two Or More
2.1% (299)
Hispanic
4.5% (646)

Table: Jefferson County By Race

Race Jefferson County FL USA
White 60.5% 52.0% 58.9%
African American 32.0% 14.9% 12.1%
American Indian 0.1% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 0.2% 2.8% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.6% 0.5% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.1% 3.1% 3.5%
Hispanic 4.5% 26.5% 18.7%

Household Income For Jefferson County, Florida

  • 8.2% of households in Jefferson County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 7.1% of households in Jefferson County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 7.4% of households in Jefferson County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 9.2% of households in Jefferson County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 17.1% of households in Jefferson County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 14.3% of households in Jefferson County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 10.5% of households in Jefferson County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 14.6% of households in Jefferson County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 5.9% of households in Jefferson County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 5.8% of households in Jefferson County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
8.2% (1,191)
$10,000 to $14,999
7.1% (1,024)
$15,000 to $24,999
7.4% (1,063)
$25,000 to $34,999
9.2% (1,325)
$35,000 to $49,999
17.1% (2,470)
$50,000 to $74,999
14.3% (2,066)
$75,000 to $99,999
10.5% (1,524)
$100,000 to $149,999
14.6% (2,111)
$150,000 to $199,999
5.9% (846)
$200,000 or more
5.8% (833)
Income Jefferson County FL USA
Less than $10,000 8.2% 5.2% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 7.1% 3.7% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 7.4% 7.6% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 9.2% 8.3% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 17.1% 12.1% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 14.3% 17.6% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 10.5% 13.2% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 14.6% 16.0% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 5.9% 7.4% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 5.8% 9.0% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Jefferson County for adults over 25

  • 4.0% of adults in Jefferson County completed < 9th grade.

  • 10.0% of adults in Jefferson County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 37.0% of adults in Jefferson County completed high school / ged.

  • 21.0% of adults in Jefferson County completed some college.

  • 8.0% of adults in Jefferson County completed associate's degree.

  • 13.0% of adults in Jefferson County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 4.0% of adults in Jefferson County completed master's degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Jefferson County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Jefferson County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
4% (578)
9-12th Grade
10% (1,445)
High School / GED
37% (5,349)
Some College
21% (3,036)
Associate's Degree
8% (1,156)
Bachelor's Degree
13% (1,879)
Master's Degree
4% (578)
Professional Degree
2% (289)
Doctorate Degree
1% (144)
Education Jefferson County FL USA
< 9th Grade 4% 5% 3%
9-12th Grade 10% 6% 6%
High School / GED 37% 28% 26%
Some College 21% 19% 20%
Associate's Degree 8% 10% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 13% 20% 21%
Master's Degree 4% 8% 10%
Professional Degree 2% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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