Market insights · Georgia
Jefferson County, GA: growth, migration and housing
Jefferson County has 15,011 residents, down 4.3% since 2020 (-1.0% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 290 households moved in and 325 moved out (-35 net), while a net $0.5M of income left. Median household income is $53,014, the median home $105,400 and median rent $731 a month.
In Georgia: 151st of 159 counties for 5-year population growth · 142nd of 159 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 106th of 159 counties for median household income · 133rd of 159 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Jefferson County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Richmond County, GA | 49 | $1.6M |
| Columbia County, GA | 27 | $1.5M |
| Burke County, GA | 25 | $1.7M |
| McDuffie County, GA | 20 | $0.9M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Jefferson County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Richmond County, GA | 73 | $2.0M |
| Columbia County, GA | 28 | $1.1M |
| Burke County, GA | 23 | $0.9M |
| Washington County, GA | 20 | $0.7M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.