Economy & Jobs — Jefferson County, Georgia

Employment

Total Establishments310
Total Employees3,715
Avg Annual Employment4,888
Avg Annual Pay$49,321
Total Annual Wages$241,066,989
Annual Payroll (thousands)$168,673
Unemployment Rate4.5%

Income

Median Household Income$46,865
Poverty Rate19.4%
IRS Returns6,800
Total AGI (thousands)$337,556
Average AGI per Return$49,641

Federal Spending

Total FY2024$103,347,201
Per Capita$6,579
Population Basis15,709

Agriculture

Total Farms20
Land in Farms (acres)19,546
Avg Farm Size (acres)977
Year2,022

Dining & Food Establishments

Full-service Restaurants9
Fast Food11
BarsN/A
Coffee & SnacksN/A