Jefferson, Georgia
Jefferson: city in Jackson County, Georgia, United States.
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Jefferson is a city located in the county of Jackson in the U.S. state of Georgia. Its population at the 2010 census was 9,432 and a population density of 164 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 12,490 inhabitants.
Jefferson is a city in Jackson County, Georgia, United States. The population was 9,432 at the 2010 census, up from 3,825 at the 2000 census. As of 2019 the estimated population was 12,032. The city is the county seat of Jackson County.
The first settlers in what would become Jefferson arrived in 1828 and named it "Jacksonborough". That same year, Jacksonborough became the county seat for Jackson County (which was then called Jefferson County). Over time, this resulted in confusion about where exactly "Jefferson" was located—so when a new courthouse was needed in 1851, it was decided to rename the city "Jefferson" to distinguish it from other places named Jacksonboro (Jacksonville being one example).
It is home to Martin Institute, a private Christian college affiliated with Churches of Christ.
The town was named after Jefferson Davis, who served as President of the Confederate States of America during the American Civil War.
Quick Facts about Jefferson
| Population | 12,490 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Georgia (United States) |
| County | Jackson County |
| Different from | Jefferson County |
| Postal code | 30549 |
| Phone Area Codes | 706 |
| Area | 57.54 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 34.1171,-83.5724 |
| Altitude | 751 feet / 229 meters |
| Capital city | Jefferson is capital of Jackson County |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 08:01:41 (23rd September 2026) |
| Density | 217 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 32.42% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 79℉ Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Jefferson is located at 34°7'1"N 83°34'21"W (34.1170500, -83.5723900).
Jefferson map
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Weather
A chance of rain showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Jefferson increased by 32.42% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 9,432 | - | census |
| 2011 | 9,574 | 1.51% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 9,672 | 1.02% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 9,731 | 0.61% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 9,887 | 1.6% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 10,190 | 3.06% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 10,487 | 2.91% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 11,205 | 6.85% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 11,711 | 4.52% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 12,032 | 2.74% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 12,490 | 3.81% | estimation process |
Services and Civic Places in Jefferson
1Jefferson City Hall
147 Athens St, Jefferson, GA 30549 View details
Phone: +17063675121 | Website available
2Arcade City Hall
3325 Athens Hwy, Jefferson, GA 30549 View details
Phone: +17063675500 | Website available
3Arcade City Hall
3325 Athens Hwy, Jefferson, GA 30549 View details
Phone: +17063675500 | Website available
People born in Jefferson (7)
People born in Jefferson, including Confederate Army officer and politician Hiram Parks Bell, football player Brandon Mosley, country music singer Brantley Gilbert, .
More notable people
- Corey Smith (American singer) he was born in 20/07/1977
- Gustavus Richard Glenn he was born in 05/12/1848
- Chris Beck (American baseball player) he was born in 04/09/1990
- James Wagner Alexander (US Classical professor) he was born in 05/05/1914
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Jefferson, GA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 485120 | New Horizons Medical Institute-Winder | Winder (GA) | 30680-2130 |
| 408862 | Georgia Institute of Cosmetology | Athens (GA) | 30606-3152 |
| 139959 | University of Georgia | Athens (GA) | 30602 |
| 246813 | Athens Technical College | Athens (GA) | 30601 |
| 140243 | Lanier Technical College | Gainesville (GA) | 30507 |
Nearby Transit Stations (4)
Rail and bus stations connected to Jefferson, GA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GNS | Gainesville | 116 Industrial Boulevard | RAIL |
| TCA | Toccoa | 47 North Alexander St. | RAIL |
| ATL | Peachtree Station | 1688 Peachtree Street, NW | RAIL |
| CSN | Clemson | Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Jefferson.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Post Office | Jefferson (GA) | 30549 |
Other places with the same name (12)
- Jefferson, New Jersey township in Morris County, New Jersey. with a population of 20,611 people.
- Jefferson, Iowa city in Greene County, Iowa. with a population of 4,075 people.
- Jefferson, Oregon city in Marion County, Texas, USA. with a population of 3,386 people.
- Jefferson, Michigan city in Jackson County, Georgia, United States. with a population of 2,998 people.
- Jefferson, Maine town in Maine, United States. with a population of 2,470 people.
- Jefferson, Texas city in Marion County, Texas, USA. with a population of 1,924 people.
- Jefferson, Ohio county in Ohio, United States. with a population of 1,821 people.
- Jefferson, North Carolina town in North Carolina, USA. with a population of 1,534 people.
- Jefferson, New York town in New York, United States. with a population of 1,455 people.
- Jefferson, Wisconsin city in and county seat of Jefferson County, Wisconsin. with a population of 1,225 people.
- Jefferson, South Dakota city in South Dakota, United States. with a population of 1,159 people.
- Jefferson, New Hampshire town in New Hampshire, United States. with a population of 1,049 people.
Other cities in Jackson County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Jackson County , GA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Braselton | 13,725 | Town in Barrow, Gwinnett, Hall, and Jackson counties, Georgia, United States |
| Commerce | 7,328 | City in Jackson County, Georgia, United States |
| Hoschton | 2,485 | City in Jackson County, Georgia, United States of America |
| Arcade | 2,040 | City in Jackson County, Georgia, United States |
| Nicholson | 1,909 | City in Jackson County, Georgia, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Jefferson distances to largest Georgia cities