Jackson County 25th Nationally in Growth

      Jackson County continues to be one of the fastest growing counties in the nation, according to the US Census Bureau. In the latest population estimates, the Census Bureau said Jackson County's estimated population through July 1, 2008 is 61,620 - making it the 25th fastest growing county in the nation with a 48.2% increase in population for the current decade (2000-2008) and the third fastest growing county in Georgia.

With 6 exchanges off I-85 and the county being ranked 25th fastest growing in the nation the economy has not slowed down in Jackson County.

Jackson County's growth and economy is tied to Location! Location! Location!

Population of Jackson County - 61,620

Unemployment Rate - 9.2 % as of February 2009

Industry Mix - 2009

• Manufacturing - 32.7%
• Service - 48.4%
• Total Private Sector - 81.2%
• Total Government - 18.8%

Distance to (from county seat, Jefferson):

• Atlanta - 60 miles
• Gainesville, GA - 20 miles
• Athens, GA - 18 miles
• Anderson, SC - 65 miles
• Savannah Port - 215 miles
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport - 62 miles
• Jackson County Airport - 5 miles