Jefferson, Georgia facts for kids
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Jefferson, Georgia
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Jackson County Courthouse in Jefferson
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Location in Jackson County and the state of Georgia
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Georgia | |
| County | Jackson | |
| Named for | Thomas Jefferson | |
| Government | ||
| • Type | Local government | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 22.87 sq mi (59.23 km2) | |
| • Land | 22.53 sq mi (58.36 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.34 sq mi (0.88 km2) | |
| Elevation | 751 ft (229 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 13,233 | |
| • Density | 587.32/sq mi (226.77/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP code |
30549
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| Area code(s) | 706 | |
| FIPS code | 13-41988 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0356332 | |
Jefferson is a city in Jackson County, Georgia, United States. The population was 9,432 at the 2010 census, up from 3,825 at the 2000 census. As of 2019 the estimated population was 12,032. The city is the county seat of Jackson County.
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History
Jefferson was founded in 1800. That same year, the seat of Jackson County was transferred to Jefferson from Clarkesboro. Jefferson was incorporated as a town in 1806 and as a city in 1896. The city was named after Thomas Jefferson.
Geography
Jefferson is located at 34°7′36″N 83°35′25″W / 34.12667°N 83.59028°W (34.126736, -83.590297). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 19.0 square miles (49 km2), all of it land.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 419 | — | |
| 1890 | 540 | 28.9% | |
| 1900 | 726 | 34.4% | |
| 1910 | 1,207 | 66.3% | |
| 1920 | 1,626 | 34.7% | |
| 1930 | 1,869 | 14.9% | |
| 1940 | 1,839 | −1.6% | |
| 1950 | 2,040 | 10.9% | |
| 1960 | 1,746 | −14.4% | |
| 1970 | 1,647 | −5.7% | |
| 1980 | 1,820 | 10.5% | |
| 1990 | 2,763 | 51.8% | |
| 2000 | 3,825 | 38.4% | |
| 2010 | 9,432 | 146.6% | |
| 2020 | 13,233 | 40.3% | |
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2020 census
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 10,240 | 77.38% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 1,087 | 8.21% |
| Native American | 22 | 0.17% |
| Asian | 269 | 2.03% |
| Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.02% |
| Other/Mixed | 572 | 4.32% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,040 | 7.86% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 13,233 people, 3,933 households, and 2,885 families residing in the city.
2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 9,432 people, 3,328 households, and 2,531 families residing in the city. There were 3,666 housing units, of which 338, or 9.2%, were vacant. The racial makeup of the city was 83.1% white, 10.0% African American, 0.3% Native American, 1.6% Asian, 0.1% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, 3.2% some other race, and 1.8% from two or more races. 7.5% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
Of the 3,328 households, 46.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.3% were headed by married couples living together, 12.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.9% were non-families. 20.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.4% were someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.83, and the average family size was 3.28.
In the city, 30.9% of the population were under the age of 18, 6.9% were from 18 to 24, 30.5% from 25 to 44, 20.2% from 45 to 64, and 11.4% were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33.4 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.7 males.
For the period 2012–2016, the estimated median annual income for a household was $51,419, and the median income for a family was $58,683. The per capita income for the city was $24,376. Male full-time workers had a median income of $49,832, versus $33,567 for females. 12.5% of the population and 11.7% of families were below the poverty line. 8.5% of the population under the age of 18 and 17.3% of those 65 or older were living in poverty.
Education
Jackson County School District
The Jackson County School District holds pre-school to grade twelve, and consists of six elementary schools, two middle schools, two high schools, and one charter school. As of December 2020, the district has a total of 8,611 students.
- East Jackson Elementary School
- Gum Springs Elementary School
- Maysville Elementary School
- North Jackson Elementary School
- South Jackson Elementary School
- West Jackson Elementary School
- East Jackson Middle School
- West Jackson Middle School
- East Jackson Comprehensive High School
- Jackson County Comprehensive High School
- EMPOWER College and Career Center (Charter School)
Jefferson City School District
The Jefferson City School District holds kindergarten to grade twelve, and consists of two elementary schools, a middle school, and a high school. The district has 115 full-time teachers and over 1,525 students.
- Jefferson Elementary School
- Jefferson Academy
- Jefferson Middle School
- Jefferson High School
Martin Institute
The Martin Institute was a school in Jefferson, Georgia, from 1818 to 1942.
Notable people
- Chris Beck, pitcher for the New York Mets
- Hiram Parks Bell, U.S. Representative
- Damon Jesse Gause, World War II war hero
- Brantley Gilbert, country music singer, songwriter
- Crawford W. Long, physician who first used ether for surgical anesthesia
- Brandon Mosley, former Auburn University and former New York Giants offensive lineman
- Corey Smith, country music singer, songwriter
Images for kids
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View of the north side of the city's central square
See also
In Spanish: Jefferson (Georgia) para niños
