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Jefferson, SC

Town in Chesterfield County, South Carolina.

Population

737

Land area

1.8sq mi

People per sq mi

409

ZIP codes

0

Jefferson and its ZIP codes

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Jefferson at a glance

  • Jefferson is about 2.3 times as dense as South Carolina as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $40,625 a year, 41% less than the South Carolina figure of $69,324.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $154,400 (40% below South Carolina) and median rent is $314 a month.

Local data for Jefferson, SC

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Jefferson, SC, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$40,625

Poverty rate

21.4%

Median home value

$154,400

Median rent

$314/mo

Homeownership

77.5%

Bachelor's or higher

13.1%

Median age

34.3

Average commute

27.9 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (44), German Americans (43), Scottish Americans (24).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Chesterfield County. PPP loans are for Jefferson.

Details

Unemployment rate

5.1%

Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$51,289

13,763 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$41,717

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$295M

FY 2026, $6,824 per person

Chesterfield County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Jefferson, SC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone77.3%
  • Carpooled14.4%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked5.5%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home2.9%

Average one-way commute: 27.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Jefferson, SC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: hurricane

Storm events since 1996

459

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

18

0.1% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

91° / 33°F

48.2 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Jefferson, SC, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

44.2%

U.S. 33.3% +10.9 pts

Diabetes

18.2%

U.S. 12.1% +6.1 pts

Smoking

18.1%

U.S. 12.8% +5.3 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

14.5%

U.S. 11.1% +3.4 pts

Cities near Jefferson

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
PagelandTown8.6 mi4.9
Abney CrossroadsCensus-designated place12 mi0.5
Mount CroghanTown12 mi0.8
TradesvilleCensus-designated place13 mi2
RubyTown14 mi2.5
KershawTown14 mi2
McBeeTown15 mi1.3
BufordCensus-designated place15 mi2.3
BethuneTown16 mi1.1
Heath SpringsTown17 mi1.6
ChesterfieldTown18 mi4.1
ElginCensus-designated place20 mi4.9
PatrickTown20 mi1
UnityCensus-designated place20 mi2.1
Pine RidgeCensus-designated place22 mi2.3
SpringdaleCensus-designated place23 mi4.2

Frequently asked questions

What county is Jefferson, SC in?
Jefferson is in Chesterfield County, South Carolina.
What is the population of Jefferson, SC?
About 737 people live in Jefferson, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Jefferson?
Nearby places include Pageland (8.6 mi), Abney Crossroads (12 mi), Mount Croghan (12 mi), Tradesville (13 mi), Ruby (14 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023