Jefferson County, GA — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$46,561
Per Capita Income
$25,591
Poverty Rate
18.8%
SNAP Recipients
23.9%
Gini Index
0.453
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K24.4%
$25K–$50K28.0%
$50K–$75K15.4%
$75K–$100K11.5%
$100K–$150K14.2%
$150K–$200K4.7%
$200K+1.9%
The median household income in Jefferson County, GA is $46,561 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $25,591. 18.8% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 23.9% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.453 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).