Jefferson, SC Demographics

The total population of Jefferson is estimated to be 830 with 392 males (47.23%) and 438 females (52.77%). There are 46 more females than males in Jefferson.
The median household income in Jefferson was $37,156 in 2021, which marked an a decrease of 11,669(23.90%) from $48,825 in 2020. This income is 49.80% of the U.S. median household income of $74,606 (all incomes in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars).
Per the latest American Community Survey by the Census Bureau, Jefferson sees its highest median household income among householders in the age group of 25 to 44 years old, at $48,810. Overall, the median household income for the town of Jefferson stands at $37,156.
In Jefferson, the median income for all workers aged 15 years and older, regardless of work hours, was $44,888 for males and $15,442 for females. However, when specifically considering full-time, year-round workers within the same age group, the median income was $58,153 for males and $32,728 for females.
In Jefferson, there are just two different racial groups among households. Among these, White households report a median household income of $54,890, while Black or African American households have a median household income of $24,444.
In 2022, the population of Jefferson was 776, a 0.52% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Jefferson's population was 772, an increase of 0.13% compared to a population of 771 in 2020.
The median age in Jefferson, SC is 32.5, as per 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Of the total population, 26.00% were under the age of 15, 19.98% aged 15 to 29, 34.38% aged 30 to 64, 19.42% aged 65 to 84, and 0.22% were 85 years of age and older.
Racial distribution of Jefferson population: 60.27% are White, 36.27% are Black or African American and 3.46% are multiracial.