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Jackson County, Georgia

Jackson County, Georgia. Jackson County had 99,265 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 30.7% since 2020, faster than Georgia (+5.5%). It holds 9 places (9 cities, villages and boroughs) and 17 census tracts. GEOID 13157.

Jackson County is the county of the Jefferson, GA micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).

Residents, July 2025 estimate

99,265

Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 75,907 · ACS 2020-2024: 84,757

Median household income

$89,544

±$3,436 (90% margin)
Georgia: $77,353

Median home value

$345,000

±$9,126 (90% margin)
Georgia: $303,300

Median gross rent

$1,126

±$74 (90% margin)
Georgia: $1,393

How many people live in Jackson County, and is it growing?

The 2020 Census counted 75,907 residents in Jackson County. The Census Bureau estimates 99,265 for July 1, 2025, up 30.7% since 2020, faster than Georgia (+5.5%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 84,757 over 340 square miles of land.

July 2020→2021 +3,656 (80,421)
2021→2022 +3,736 (84,157)
2022→2023 +4,734 (88,891)
2023→2024 +5,411 (94,302)
2024→2025 +4,963 (99,265)

Jackson County in Georgia. Boundaries: Census Bureau 2024.

Counts, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates, with the change from 2015-2019
Measure	Jackson County	Georgia	Change since 2015-2019
Total population	84,757	10,940,407	+16,872
Households	28,402±389	4,074,366	+5,236
Average household size	2.96±0.04	2.62	+0.07
Housing units	30,745±53	4,541,835	+5,357

Jackson County's population since 2000

From 41,589 in 2000 to 99,265 in 2025: up 138.7%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.

2000 Census 41,589
2005 (estimate) 50,607
2010 Census 60,485
2015 (estimate) 63,439
2020 Census 75,907
2025 (estimate) 99,265

Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates

Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov

What cities and towns are in Jackson County?

Jackson County holds 9 places: 9 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places). The largest is Jefferson with 17,185 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.

Places in Jackson County, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates. Ring: estimate with a coefficient of variation over 40%.

Jefferson	city	13,233	14,990±29	$109,828	$377,300	5.6%	100%
Commerce	city	7,387	8,013±33	$60,961	$239,900	8.3%	100%
Braselton	town	13,403	15,178±39	$120,984	$459,400	6.2%	32%
Hoschton	city	2,666	4,534±28	$97,083	$386,300	9.7%	100%
Arcade	city	1,884	1,704±389	$68,375	$234,600	9.7%	100%
Nicholson	city	1,808	2,335±688	$52,147	$197,800	11.5%	100%
Pendergrass	town	1,692	3,435±697	$90,341	$329,700	4.2%	100%
Maysville	town	1,867	2,086±408	$61,495	$253,400	12.9%	45%
Talmo	town	257	369±141	$75,000	$300,000	12.7%	100%

Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov

Who lives in Jackson County?

The median resident of Jackson County is 38.1 years old; 25.1% are under 18 and 14.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 75.8%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 10.9%. 7.3% of residents were born outside the United States.

Age, origin and education, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates. Race groups are non-Hispanic; Hispanic includes any race.
Measure	Jackson County	Georgia	Change since 2015-2019
Median age	38.1±0.4	37.6	no clear change
Under 18 years	25.1%	23.2%	–
65 years and over	14.5%±0.2 pts	15.0%	–
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	10.9%	11.0%	+3.2 pts
White alone, not Hispanic	75.8%±0.3 pts	49.1%	−5.5 pts
Black or African American alone, not Hispanic	7.6%±0.6 pts	30.7%	+1.0 pts
Asian alone, not Hispanic	2.4%±0.2 pts	4.5%	+0.6 pts
American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic	0.0%±0.1 pts	0.1%	–
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic	0.1%±0.1 pts	0.1%	–
Two or more races, not Hispanic	2.9%±0.6 pts	3.9%	–
Some other race alone, not Hispanic	0.4%±0.3 pts	0.6%	–
Born outside the United States	7.3%±1.0 pts	11.2%	+2.0 pts
Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+)	11.5%±1.1 pts	15.5%	–
Civilian veterans (age 18+)	6.3%±0.7 pts	7.2%	–
With a disability	12.9%±0.9 pts	13.1%	–
No health insurance coverage	11.6%±1.2 pts	12.4%	no clear change
High school graduate or higher (age 25+)	88.7%±1.2 pts	89.2%	–
Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+)	27.8%±1.7 pts	34.9%	+5.1 pts
Graduate or professional degree (age 25+)	9.5%±1.2 pts	13.9%	–
Moved from another state in the past year	1.8%±0.5 pts	2.7%	–

Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov

What do households in Jackson County earn?

Half of Jackson County's 28,402 households earn less than $89,544 a year (±$3,436), against $77,353 in Georgia. In 2015-2019 the median was $80,469 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $9,075 after inflation. 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line.

Income and poverty in 2024 dollars, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
Measure	Jackson County	Georgia	Change since 2015-2019
Median household income	$89,544±$3,436	$77,353	+$9,075
Mean household income	$107,650±$3,729	$106,944	–
Per capita income	$37,040±$1,116	$40,924	no clear change
People below the poverty line	7.3%±1.1 pts	13.4%	−4.0 pts
Children under 18 below the poverty line	7.0%±2.0 pts	18.3%	−6.9 pts
Households receiving SNAP	7.5%±1.1 pts	12.3%	–
Households with a broadband subscription	94.0%±1.2 pts	91.0%	–

Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov

What does housing cost in Jackson County?

Owners occupy 79.3% of Jackson County's occupied homes and renters 20.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $345,000 by its owner (±$9,126). The median renter pays $1,126 a month including utilities, and 34.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.

Housing, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
Measure	Jackson County	Georgia	Change since 2015-2019
Median home value (owner-occupied)	$345,000±$9,126	$303,300	+$111,537
Median gross rent	$1,126±$74	$1,393	+$113
Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent	34.9%±5.3 pts	43.4%	no clear change
Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage	$1,865±$55	$1,783	–
Owner-occupied homes	79.3%±1.8 pts	65.7%	no clear change
Housing units	30,745±53	4,541,835	+5,357
Homeowner vacancy rate	1.2%±0.8 pts	1.1%	–
Rental vacancy rate	3.0%±2.1 pts	6.8%	–
Single-family detached homes	81.7%±1.6 pts	66.3%	–
Mobile homes	12.0%±1.2 pts	7.8%	–
Built 2020 or later	9.5%±1.1 pts	2.7%	–
Built 1939 or earlier	3.2%±0.9 pts	3.9%	–

Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov

How many new homes is Jackson County building?

Builders took permits for 1,827 new housing units across Jackson County in 2025 (1,816 single-family), 18.4 per 1,000 residents.

2019 1,097 units
2020 1,422 units
2021 1,782 units
2022 1,730 units
2023 2,060 units
2024 2,114 units
2025 1,827 units

Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey

How do people in Jackson County get to work?

76.6% of Jackson County's workers drive alone and 12.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 31.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.4%.

Work and commuting, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
Measure	Jackson County	Georgia	Change since 2015-2019
In the labor force (age 16+)	65.6%±1.5 pts	63.8%	–
Unemployment rate	3.4%±0.8 pts	5.1%	no clear change
Drove alone to work	76.6%±1.9 pts	70.9%	–
Carpooled	8.2%±1.2 pts	8.9%	–
Public transportation	0.4%±0.3 pts	1.1%	–
Walked	0.5%±0.2 pts	1.3%	–
Worked from home	12.3%±1.5 pts	15.9%	+7.2 pts
Mean travel time to work	31.3 min±1.2	28.3 min	no clear change

Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov

What are Jackson County's census tracts?

Jackson County is divided into 17 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $55,114 (Tract 107.01) to $148,352 (Tract 101.07).

Census tracts of Jackson County, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates; sort by any column

Tract 101.0413157010104	Pendergrass (30%)	4,449	6,809±578	$94,565	$350,200	$1,117	4.1%
Tract 101.0513157010105	Jefferson (9%)	3,708	3,576±405	$89,079	$350,900	not published	7.4%
Tract 101.0613157010106	Hoschton (41%)	3,629	5,525±300	$96,830	$386,700	$1,544	10.4%
Tract 101.0713157010107	–	5,179	6,161±808	$148,352	$520,200	$1,534	1.1%
Tract 101.0813157010108	Braselton (24%)	3,985	3,633±505	$85,000	$369,200	$997	6.9%
Tract 101.0913157010109	Braselton (57%)	4,211	4,722±407	$124,079	$389,300	$2,229	5.2%
Tract 10213157010200	Maysville (17%)	5,006	5,446±633	$70,521	$224,200	$1,631	9.1%
Tract 10313157010300	Commerce (60%)	5,658	6,488±800	$71,162	$246,000	$1,168	13.2%
Tract 10413157010400	Commerce (58%)	5,568	5,545±850	$55,423	$301,100	$1,116	6.0%
Tract 10513157010500	Nicholson (23%)	5,554	5,281±859	$74,250	$278,400	$975	13.7%
Tract 106.0113157010601	Arcade (25%)	5,085	5,877±716	$80,194	$328,000	$1,097	7.7%
Tract 106.0213157010602	Arcade (23%)	5,216	5,232±486	$71,146	$248,600	$1,066	12.1%
Tract 107.0113157010701	Jefferson (28%)	2,479	2,365±308	$55,114	$258,300	$679	15.0%
Tract 107.0313157010703	Jefferson (6%)	4,011	4,082±495	$109,484	$356,100	not published	6.7%
Tract 107.0413157010704	Jefferson (70%)	3,910	3,932±641	$139,485	$411,900	$961	1.1%
Tract 107.0513157010705	Jefferson (55%)	4,473	5,037±595	$97,289	$337,300	$2,167	4.2%
Tract 107.0613157010706	Jefferson (76%)	3,786	5,046±573	$118,824	$380,600	$813	3.4%

Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov

How does Jackson County compare with Georgia's other counties?

Jackson County's rank among Georgia's counties with a reliable estimate (1 = highest)
Measure	Rank
Population	31st of 159
Growth 2020-2025	3rd of 159
Residents per square mile	33rd of 159
Median household income	13th of 159
Median home value	13th of 159
Median gross rent	36th of 157
Poverty rate	151st of 159
Bachelor's degree or higher	33rd of 159
Median age	108th of 159

Every county in Georgia

Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed

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Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Jackson County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.