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Jefferson County, FL
6 cities and towns and 3 ZIP codes in Jefferson County, Florida.
Population
15,091
Land area
598sq mi
People per sq mi
25
ZIP codes
3
Cities and towns in Jefferson County
Jefferson County at a glance
- Jefferson County is 94% less dense than Florida as a whole.
- The median household income is $61,212, 18% below the Florida median of $74,568.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $232,600 (35% below Florida) and median rent is $898 a month.
- Its largest cities are Monticello (2,659), Wacissa (355) and Aucilla (203).
Local data for Jefferson County, FL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Jefferson County, FL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$61,212
Poverty rate
21.0%
Median home value
$232,600
Prices +5.0% in a year
Median rent
$898/mo
Homeownership
75.9%
Bachelor's or higher
19.2%
Median age
47.6
Average commute
29.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,575), German Americans (1,554), Mexican Americans (437).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Aug 2026, +0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,505
2,961 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,573
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$112M
FY 2026, $7,742 per person
PPP loans
$9.64M
317 loans, 1,473 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$58.57K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Jefferson County, FL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.3%
- Carpooled10.6%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked1.5%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home6.3%
Average one-way commute: 29.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Jefferson County, FL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
440
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
75
1.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 42°F
58.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone14 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Jefferson County, FL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.1%
U.S. 33.3% +1.8 pts
Diabetes
16.3%
U.S. 12.1% +4.2 pts
Smoking
17.1%
U.S. 12.8% +4.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.1%
U.S. 11.1% +3.0 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Jefferson County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Jefferson County, FL?
- Monticello is the largest city or town in Jefferson County, with about 2,659 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Jefferson County?
- Jefferson County includes 3 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 32337, 32344, 32361.
- What is the population of Jefferson County, FL?
- About 15,091 people live in Jefferson County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Jefferson County?
- Jefferson County borders Leon County, Thomas County, GA, Wakulla County, Taylor County, Madison County, Brooks County, GA.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023