Poverty Rate in Jefferson County, Georgia
In Jefferson County, Georgia, an estimated 2,925 of 15,070 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Jefferson County, Georgia?
The poverty rate in Jefferson County, Georgia is 18.2%.
- How many people in Jefferson County, Georgia live in poverty?
In Jefferson County, Georgia, an estimated 2,925 of 15,070 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Jefferson County, Georgia compare to the average for Georgia?
The poverty rate in Jefferson County, Georgia is 43.7% higher than the Georgia average. In Jefferson County, Georgia, an estimated 19.4% of 15,070 people live in poverty. In Georgia, 13.5% of 10,462,430 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Jefferson County, Georgia compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Jefferson County, Georgia is 55.2% higher than the US average. In Jefferson County, Georgia, an estimated 19.4% of 15,070 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.5% of 323,275,448 people live in poverty.
Poverty Rate by City
- Augusta 20.6% of 191,499 people.
- Avera, Georgia 16.5% of 248 people.
- Bartow, Georgia 8.7% of 219 people.
- Keysville, Georgia 15.7% of 388 people.
- Louisville, Georgia 21.7% of 2,509 people.
Under 18 years
30.4% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Jefferson County, Georgia
2022
30.4% of 4 thousand people
Under 5 years
40.1% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Jefferson County, Georgia
2022
40.1% of 856 people
5 to 17 years
27.4% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Jefferson County, Georgia
2022
27.4% of 3 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
30.2% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Jefferson County, Georgia
2022
30.2% of 4 thousand people
18 to 64 years
16.7% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Jefferson County, Georgia
2022
16.7% of 9 thousand people
18 to 34 years
25% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Jefferson County, Georgia
2022
25% of 3 thousand people
35 to 64 years
12.2% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Jefferson County, Georgia
2022
12.2% of 6 thousand people
60 years and over
14.8% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Jefferson County, Georgia
2022
14.8% of 4 thousand people
65 years and over
13.8% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Jefferson County, Georgia
2022
13.8% of 3 thousand people
White
14.4% Poverty Rate for White people in Jefferson County, Georgia
2022
14.4% of 6 thousand people
Black or African American
22.6% Poverty Rate for Black People in Jefferson County, Georgia
2022
22.6% of 8 thousand people
American Indian and Alaska Native
0% Poverty Rate for Native Americans in Jefferson County, Georgia
2022
0% of 6 people
Asian
10.3% Poverty Rate for Asian People in Jefferson County, Georgia
2022
10.3% of 68 people
Some other race
39.7% Poverty Rate for People with another race in Jefferson County, Georgia
2022
39.7% of 388 people
Two or more races
18.6% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Jefferson County, Georgia
2022
18.6% of 215 people
Hispanic
31.1% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Jefferson County, Georgia
2022
31.1% of 599 people
White, not Hispanic
14.4% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Jefferson County, Georgia
2022
14.4% of 6 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
14.9% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Jefferson County, Georgia
2022
14.9% of 10 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
23.4% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Jefferson County, Georgia
2022
23.4% of 2 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
19.6% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Jefferson County, Georgia
2022
19.6% of 4 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
5.9% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Jefferson County, Georgia
2022
5.9% of 3 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
6% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Jefferson County, Georgia
2022
6% of 1 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
8.1% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Jefferson County, Georgia
2022
8.1% of 7 thousand people
Employed
7.5% Poverty Rate for employed people in Jefferson County, Georgia
2022
7.5% of 6 thousand people
Male
6.1% Poverty Rate for employed men in Jefferson County, Georgia
2022
6.1% of 3 thousand people
Female
9.2% Poverty Rate for employed women in Jefferson County, Georgia
2022
9.2% of 3 thousand people
Unemployed
21.8% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Jefferson County, Georgia
2022
21.8% of 294 people
Male
31% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Jefferson County, Georgia
2022
31% of 126 people
Female
14.9% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Jefferson County, Georgia
2022
14.9% of 168 people
Population 16 years and over
16.6% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Jefferson County, Georgia
2022
16.6% of 12 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
4.5% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Jefferson County, Georgia
2022
4.5% of 5 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
17.9% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Jefferson County, Georgia
2022
17.9% of 2 thousand people
Did not work
28.8% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Jefferson County, Georgia
2022
28.8% of 5 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
32.1% Poverty Rate for single people in Jefferson County, Georgia
2022
32.1% of 2 thousand people
Male
19.9% Poverty Rate for single men in Jefferson County, Georgia
2022
19.9% of 1 thousand people
Female
43.3% Poverty Rate for single women in Jefferson County, Georgia
2022
43.3% of 1 thousand people
18 to 24 years
88.7% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Jefferson County, Georgia
2022
88.7% of 150 people
25 to 34 years
11.6% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Jefferson County, Georgia
2022
11.6% of 284 people
35 to 44 years
6.3% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Jefferson County, Georgia
2022
6.3% of 288 people
45 to 54 years
42.6% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Jefferson County, Georgia
2022
42.6% of 340 people
55 to 64 years
45.3% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Jefferson County, Georgia
2022
45.3% of 483 people
65 to 74 years
22.2% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Jefferson County, Georgia
2022
22.2% of 508 people
75 years and over
28.8% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Jefferson County, Georgia
2022
28.8% of 372 people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
2.7% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Jefferson County, Georgia
2022
2.7% of 960 people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
18.2% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Jefferson County, Georgia
2022
18.2% of 247 people
Did not work
57.7% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Jefferson County, Georgia
2022
57.7% of 1 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
19.3% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Jefferson County, Georgia
2022
19.3%
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