Jackson County At-A-Glance

February 1, 2007

Georgia Trend Staff,

Population: 52,295

Unemployment (Nov. 2006): Jackson County, 3.5 percent; Georgia 4.4 percent

Per capita income: $25,853 (2004)

Municipalities: Commerce, 5,636; Jefferson, 4,494; Braselton, 4,000*; Arcade, 1,912; Maysville, 1,450*; Hoschton, 1,440; Nicholson, 1,295; Talmo, 529; Pendergrass, 479

Major employers: Wayne Farms LLC, 1,350; Jackson County School System, 825; Baker & Taylor Books, 500; Haverty’s Furniture, 450; BJC Medical, 411

Sources: Jackson County Chamber of Commerce, U.S. Census Bureau, University of Georgia, City of Maysville, City of Braselton, Georgia Dept. of Labor, Georgia Dept. of Economic Development

*Total population for Maysville and Braselton, which both span more than one county