Census tract · Jefferson County
Census Tract 2501.03, Jefferson County, Florida
Census Tract 2501.03, GEOID 12065250103, in Jefferson County, Florida, mostly within Monticello (56% of its census blocks). 3,122 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±381); the 2020 Census counted 2,610.
Residents, 2020-2024
3,122
±381 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 2,610
Median household income
$41,806
±$20,941 (90% margin)
Jefferson County: $61,212
Median home value
$149,700
±$32,282 (90% margin)
Jefferson County: $232,600
Median gross rent
$806
±$103 (90% margin)
Jefferson County: $898
Where is Census Tract 2501.03?
Census Tract 2501.03 is one of 6 census tracts in Jefferson County, Florida. It covers 32.38 square miles of land, 81 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 12065250103, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Monticello | 56% |
| Aucilla | 11% |
5 census tracts border Census Tract 2501.03: Tract 2501.04 ($81,902), Tract 2501.05 ($61,250), Tract 2501.06 ($72,708), Tract 2502 ($64,093) and Tract 1102 in Madison County ($56,771). The figure in brackets is each tract's median household income.
Whether a tract counts as low- or moderate-income for bank lending (the Community Reinvestment Act) is set by the FFIEC against its metro area's family income: look it up in the FFIEC census geocoder.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 block assignment files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Census Tract 2501.03?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 2501.03's population at 3,122 (±381) in 969 households; the 2020 Census counted 2,610 residents and 863 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 2501.03 | Monticello |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 3,122 ±381 | 2,659 |
| Households | 969 ±158 | 1,286 |
| Average household size | 2.27 ±0.25 | 1.99 |
| Housing units | 1,202 ±157 | 1,413 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Census Tract 2501.03?
The median resident of Census Tract 2501.03 is 39.9 years old; 20.8% are under 18 and 15.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Black residents at 51.6%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 37.7%. 4.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tract 2501.03 | Monticello |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.9 ±5.4 | 44.2 |
| Under 18 years | 20.8% ±5.0 pts | 19.7% |
| 65 years and over | 15.3% ±4.9 pts | 27.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 6.0% ±2.9 pts | 0.9% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 37.7% ±7.0 pts | 53.4% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 51.6% ±8.8 pts | 43.3% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±0.8 pts | 0.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.7 pts | 0.0% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.8% ±2.3 pts | 2.2% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.7 pts | 0.0% |
| Born outside the United States | 4.9% ±2.4 pts | 1.2% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 8.2% ±3.7 pts | 2.9% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.7% ±3.6 pts | 7.9% |
| With a disability | 20.2% ±7.4 pts | 20.1% |
| No health insurance coverage | 10.4% ±7.7 pts | 12.4% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 78.8% ±5.8 pts | 87.9% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 15.9% ±6.7 pts | 24.3% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.5% ±3.0 pts | 7.7% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 78.4% ±9.9 pts | 84.5% |
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 Census Tract 2501.03 earn?
Half of the 969 households in Census Tract 2501.03 earn less than $41,806 a year (±$20,941), against $61,212 across Jefferson County: 5th highest of the county's 5 tracts with a reliable estimate. 39.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 2501.03 | Monticello |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $41,806 ±$20,941 | $46,343 |
| Mean household income | $54,953 ±$14,506 | $64,071 |
| Per capita income | $18,429 ±$5,087 | $30,581 |
| People below the poverty line | 39.2% ±11.2 pts | 23.3% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 64.2% ±20.3 pts | 47.4% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 45.0% ±10.6 pts | 28.4% |
| Households with a computer | 77.7% ±9.3 pts | 78.5% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 57.4% ±10.9 pts | 72.2% |
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 Census Tract 2501.03?
Owners occupy 45.7% of Census Tract 2501.03's occupied homes and renters 54.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $149,700 by its owner (±$32,282). The median renter pays $806 a month including utilities, and 47.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tract 2501.03 | Monticello |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $149,700 ±$32,282 | $211,000 |
| Median gross rent | $806 ±$103 | $799 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 47.2% ±19.8 pts | 65.3% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,473 ±$247 | $1,388 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 45.7% ±12.7 pts | 66.3% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 54.3% ±12.7 pts | 33.7% |
| Housing units | 1,202 ±157 | 1,413 |
| Single-family detached homes | 62.7% ±11.6 pts | 77.5% |
| Mobile homes | 20.9% ±10.1 pts | 12.2% |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.2% ±0.4 pts | 1.2% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 7.6% ±6.5 pts | 5.4% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 11.3% ±7.9 pts | 17.2% |
| Households with no vehicle | 26.6% ±11.5 pts | 15.5% |
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 do people in Census Tract 2501.03 get to work?
65.5% of Census Tract 2501.03's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 27.6 minutes.
| Measure | Tract 2501.03 | Monticello |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 34.3% ±7.1 pts | 48.4% |
| Unemployment rate | 9.3% ±7.0 pts | 0.2% |
| Drove alone to work | 65.5% ±12.3 pts | 77.9% |
| Carpooled | 14.8% ±9.5 pts | 7.1% |
| Public transportation | 1.7% ±2.4 pts | 0.0% |
| Walked | 0.6% ±1.1 pts | 1.0% |
| Worked from home | 11.2% ±8.5 pts | 10.5% |
| Mean travel time to work | 27.6 min ±6.0 | 22.8 min |
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
How does Census Tract 2501.03 compare with the other tracts in Jefferson County?
Among Jefferson County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 2501.03 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Jefferson County | In Monticello |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3rd of 5 | 2nd of 4 |
| Residents per square mile | 3rd of 5 | 3rd of 4 |
| Median household income | 5th of 5 | 4th of 4 |
| Per capita income | 5th of 5 | 4th of 4 |
| Median home value | 5th of 5 | 4th of 4 |
| Median gross rent | 5th of 5 | 4th of 4 |
| Poverty rate | 1st of 5 | 1st of 4 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 4th of 5 | 4th of 4 |
| Median age | 5th of 5 | 4th of 4 |
| Owner-occupied share | 5th of 5 | 4th of 4 |
The tracts next to it on Jefferson County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 2501.06 | 2nd | $72,708±$18,861 |
| Tract 2502 | 3rd | $64,093±$9,313 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 2501.05 | 4th | $61,250±$22,449 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 2501.03 | 5th | $41,806±$20,941 |
"Within the margin": the two incomes differ by less than their combined 90% margins, so the survey cannot say which is higher and the ranks between them are not firm.
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Census Tract 2501.03?
2 of the 18 figures for Census Tract 2501.03 on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
A census tract's figures rest on a few hundred sampled households over five years, so its margins are wider than a city's. Two tracts differ only when the gap between them is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins). How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · Check it at data.census.gov
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections