Florida

Jefferson

14,510
2020 population
1830
first census record
20
census records

About Jefferson

Jefferson, Florida, first appears in the United States federal census in 1830, when it recorded a population of 3,312. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 14,510.

Its recorded population peaked at 17,210 in 1910, and has since declined by roughly 16 percent.

On the ground today, 26 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202014,510
201014,761
200012,902
199011,296
198010,703
19708,778
19609,543
195010,413
194012,032
193013,408
192014,502
191017,210
190016,195
189015,757
188016,065
187013,398
18609,876
18507,718
18405,713
18303,312
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Historic places in Jefferson

National Register of Historic Places listings in Jefferson, Florida.

Perkins Opera House
Monticello
Bethel School
Monticello
San Juan De Aspalaga Site
Wacissa
San Joseph de Ocuya Site
Lloyd
Jefferson County Jail
Monticello
San Miguel de Asile Mission Site
Lamont
Lloyd Woman's Club
Lloyd
Lloyd Railroad Depot
Lloyd
Wirick-Simmons House
Monticello
Monticello High School
Monticello
May, Asa, House
Capps
Old Howard Academy
Monticello
Denham-Lacy House
Monticello
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Frequently asked about Jefferson

When does Jefferson first appear in the US census?
Jefferson, Florida first appears in the federal census in 1830, with a recorded population of 3,312.
What is the population of Jefferson?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Jefferson had a recorded population of 14,510.
When did Jefferson's population peak?
Jefferson's recorded population peaked at 17,210 in 1910.
How many historic places are in Jefferson?
26 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Jefferson, Florida.
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