Wealth Index

The wealth index reflects the overall economic prosperity and financial well-being of a county's residents based on income levels, employment rates, and income inequality metrics.

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Income Statistics Overview

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Metric Jefferson County Georgia Avg US Average
Median Household Income $47,397 $74,683 $78,145
Median Personal Income $47,397 $74,683 $78,145
Average income growth 7.7% 7.7% 7.7%

Household Income Trend

Median Household Income Over Time

Jefferson County
United States
Year Jefferson County United States

Economic Inequality in Jefferson County | Gender Pay Gap | Gini Index

Metric Jefferson County Georgia Avg US Average
Gini Index 0.553 0.578 0.570
Male Median Income $51,004 $62,912 $67,746
Female Median Income $38,118 $50,950 $54,793
Gender Pay Gap 25.3% 19.0% 19.1%

Income by Sex Over Time

Male
Female
Year Male Income Female Income Gap %

Employment

Metric Jefferson County Georgia Avg US Average
Unemployment Rate 5.0% 5.1% 5.2%
Working from Home 1.6% 14.2% 13.4%
Commute time (minutes) 23 23 22

Unemployment Rate Over Time

Jefferson County
United States
Year Jefferson County United States