City profile · Georgia · Census ACS 2023

Jesup, GA

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Jesup - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

9,863
Residents
$48,306
Median income
$152,100
Median home
$1,021
Median rent (state)

Jesup - the verdict

Nationally, Jesup sits in the 17th percentile for household income among US cities with a population of 1,000 or more. Source: Census ACS.

17th
percentile, household income
27th
percentile, home value
22nd
percentile, median rent
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Jesup, GA

Georgia's Jesup is a small town, with 9,863 residents per the latest Census Bureau ACS figures. Jesup households earn a median of $48,306 annually, in the lower quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 17.1%. Typical homes in Jesup are valued around $152,100, and the median resident age is 45.2 years. 16.1% of adults here have a bachelor's degree or higher; 34.8% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

The Census Building Permit Survey recorded 42 residential units authorized here in 2024 (Building Boom), up 282% from five years earlier. NOAA climate normals record an annual average temperature of 65.2°F.

Living costs in Georgia run below the national norm: BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 puts Georgia at 96.3 on a 100-equals-national-average scale (Below Average). HUD Fair Market Rent for a typical two-bedroom in this state is $1,021 per month. Statewide, average monthly utility bills in Georgia run around $225, per EIA 2023 residential energy data. Natural-hazard exposure scores 44.6 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Low).

Population

9,863 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Georgia

Median Household Income

$48,306 /yr

Poverty 17.1%

Cost of Living Index (state)

96.3 (US=100)

Below Average - BEA RPP 2024, Georgia average

How does Jesup compare to other US cities?

Where Jesup sits among all US cities (population 1,000+) on each measure, computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 17% higher than other cities
Home value 27% pricier than other cities
Median rent 22% pricier than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Jesup against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Georgia only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Georgia-relative analysis

Poverty Rate sits close to the middle of Georgia's city distribution

Among the 637 Georgia cities PlainCities tracks with reported poverty rate data, Jesup ranks #230 - the 64th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Jesup only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#368 of 610
40th percentile in Georgia
Median Gross Rent
#385 of 638
39th percentile in Georgia
Median Home Value
#328 of 577
43rd percentile in Georgia
Poverty Rate
#230 of 637
64th percentile in Georgia
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#352 of 638
45th percentile in Georgia

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Georgia only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

17thIncome percentile

17th percentile nationally for median household income. Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

How Jesup's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$152,100 Among the most affordable more affordable than 73% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). This entry sits in this band. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Above this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Jesup $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Jesup, GA Jesup, GA's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Jesup, GA-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Jesup, GA median $48,306/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Jesup, GA's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Jesup, GA. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 16.1%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 17.1%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 34.8%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
9,863
Median Income
$48,306
Median Home Value
$152,100
Median Age
45.2
Poverty Rate
17.1%
Labor force participation
34.8%
Bachelor's Degree+
16.1%

Climate

Avg Temperature
65.2°F
Annual Precipitation
N/A
Annual Snowfall
N/A

Schools

Total Schools
6
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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9,400 residents9,600 residents9,800 residents10,000 residents10,200 residents10,400 residents 202020212022202320242025 9,809 residents 10,301 residents ▲ +5.0%
Jesup's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

📈 Building Boom
Total Permits (2024)
42
housing units authorized
Single-Family
28
detached homes
Multifamily
14
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
4.3
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 11
2020 15
2021 25
2022 18
2023 18
2024 42

Permit volume increased 282% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
74.4%
Carpool
19.5%
Public Transit
0.4%
Walk
1.2%
Work from Home
4.1%

Based on 2,929 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Georgia - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$125
avg/month
Natural Gas
$55
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$45
avg/month
Total Utilities
$225
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Georgia state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Georgia state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Jesup sits in

Cost of Living Index
96.3
Below Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,021/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
44.6 / 100
Low
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Georgia

Thomaston
9,798 people
Locust Grove
9,931 people
Fort Stewart
9,976 people
Cairo
10,067 people
Cordele
10,107 people
Country Club Estates
9,575 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Jesup's 9,863 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Peru, IL
9,863 people
Greencastle, IN
9,863 people
Ingleside, TX
9,861 people
Succasunna, NJ
9,866 people
Wapakoneta, OH
9,867 people
East Liverpool, OH
9,869 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Jesup's $48,306 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Fairfield, IA
$48,302 median income
Crestline, OH
$48,298 median income
Queen City, MO
$48,295 median income
Caroga Lake, NY
$48,295 median income
Jackson, NC
$48,292 median income
Virginia, MN
$48,321 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Jesup, GA Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Jesup, GA - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 61.8% 33.4% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 7.2% White 61.8% Black or African American 33.4% Asian 0.3% American Indian 0.1% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 0.9% Two or more races 3.5% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Jesup compares to nearby Georgia cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Jesup (this city) 9,863 $48,306
Thomaston 9,798 $36,571
Locust Grove 9,931 $72,563
Fort Stewart 9,976 $51,090
Census ACS 5-year FIPS GA NOAA Normals NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Jesup, GA?

What is the population of Jesup, GA? +

9,863 people live in Jesup, GA according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Jesup, GA? +

Jesup households earn a median of $48,306 annually, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Jesup? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Jesup; the closest available measure is the Georgia state average, a cost of living index of 96.3 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Below Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Georgia vary by metro area.

What is the median home value in Jesup, GA? +

Jesup's median home value sits at $152,100, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the climate like in Jesup? +

The average annual temperature in Jesup runs 65.2°F. Source: NOAA Climate Normals.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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