Population 15,091 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Jefferson County
Household size in Jefferson County
| Period | Jefferson County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.71 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.27 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.10 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.47 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.25 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Jefferson County run small, averaging 2.47 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.71, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the west and smallest in the north.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Jefferson County
| Period | Jefferson County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.3 | 40.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 46.1 | 42.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 50.4 | 43.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.5 | 43.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.2 | +2.7 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 46.5, Jefferson County is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 45.3, as it has nationally. Residents skew youngest in the east and oldest in the north.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Jefferson County
| Period | Jefferson County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.5% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.2% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.8% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.9% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.3 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in eight households in Jefferson County (12.9%), a bit above the national share of 11.6%. Compared with other Florida counties, Jefferson County has a higher share of single-parent households than most.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Jefferson County
Renters in Jefferson County
| Period | Jefferson County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.8% | 30.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 25.3% | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.0% | 34.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 24.1% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.4 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Jefferson County is largely a place of homeowners: only 24.1% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Nearly six in ten owners (55.9%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged up 1.4 points, as it has nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Jefferson County
| Period | Jefferson County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.1% | 17.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.1% | 17.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 15.1% | 15.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.9% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | −4.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 15.9% of the housing in Jefferson County, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy has fallen 2.3 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Jefferson County
| Period | Jefferson County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1983 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1987 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1983 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1986 | 1989 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Jefferson County is younger than the country's: half of it was built after 1986, against 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1983 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the west, while the north has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Jefferson County
| Period | Jefferson County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $708 | $1,092 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $657 | $1,123 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $787 | $1,323 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $974 | $1,816 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$266 | +$724 | +$606 |
Rent in Jefferson County runs $974 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $266 a month since 2006–10, up 38%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 28.1% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. The priciest rents are in the southwest; the most affordable are in the east.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Jefferson County
Bachelor's degrees in Jefferson County
| Period | Jefferson County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.8% | 26.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.5% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.6% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.6% | 34.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.8 pts | +8.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Jefferson County: 19.6% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 4.8 points, in line with the national trend.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Jefferson County
| Period | Jefferson County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 80.6% | 85.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 80.7% | 86.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 83.6% | 88.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 89.1% | 90.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +8.6 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in Jefferson County have finished high school as nationally: 89.1%, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 8.6 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Jefferson County
| Period | Jefferson County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.8% | 8.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 13.8% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.0% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.3% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.5 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been harder to find in Jefferson County than nationally: unemployment was 7.3%, against 5.4%. Of Florida's 67 counties, only five have higher unemployment. Unemployment is down 5.5 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Jefferson County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County | 2.47 | 46.5 | 12.9% | 24.1% | 15.9% | 1986 | $974 | 19.6% | 89.1% | 7.3% |
| Leon County | 2.28 | 35.3 | 11.6% | 47.4% | 11.7% | 1991 | $1,361 | 50.1% | 93.4% | 6.6% |
| Madison County | 2.35 | 44.4 | 10.8% | 26.6% | 16.9% | 1987 | $879 | 13.9% | 79.7% | 5.9% |
| Gadsden County | 2.41 | 44.1 | 16.9% | 29.3% | 12.8% | 1980 | $950 | 22.7% | 81.7% | 5.3% |
| Hamilton County | 2.81 | 40.0 | 16.7% | 20.2% | 22.5% | 1990 | $785 | 12.2% | 82.9% | 5.7% |
| Calhoun County | 2.52 | 43.8 | 12.3% | 21.2% | 18.5% | 1985 | $775 | 14.9% | 83.0% | 9.8% |
| Washington County | 2.47 | 41.1 | 12.3% | 20.0% | 15.5% | 1989 | $994 | 11.5% | 85.6% | 3.2% |
| Nassau County | 2.55 | 46.3 | 10.7% | 17.3% | 12.8% | 2000 | $1,650 | 34.7% | 92.8% | 4.6% |
| Walton County | 2.41 | 44.6 | 9.7% | 21.4% | 23.4% | 2002 | $1,820 | 35.0% | 92.4% | 5.2% |
| Okaloosa County | 2.55 | 38.8 | 12.1% | 31.6% | 11.1% | 1991 | $1,606 | 34.1% | 93.2% | 4.0% |
| Santa Rosa County | 2.70 | 40.8 | 9.2% | 19.4% | 8.7% | 1997 | $1,651 | 32.7% | 93.4% | 4.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Jefferson County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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