City profile · Georgia · Census ACS 2023

Hazlehurst, GA

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Hazlehurst - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

4,072
Residents
$32,278
Median income
$137,400
Median home
$973
Median rent (state)

Hazlehurst - the verdict

Out of every US city with 1,000+ residents, Hazlehurst places in the 3rd percentile for household income and the 8th percentile for safety. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

3rd
percentile, household income
23rd
percentile, home value
12th
percentile, median rent
8th
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Hazlehurst, GA

Hazlehurst is a small town in Georgia, home to 4,072 residents per U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. The typical household in Hazlehurst brings in $32,278 a year, in the lower quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 25.8%. Hazlehurst's housing stock carries a median value of $137,400, and the median resident age is 36.9 years. About 14.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while 45.8% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

Housing supply pressure shows in Census Building Permit Survey data: 6 residential units were authorized in 2024 (Building Boom), up 50% from five years earlier. Hazlehurst's reported crime rate runs above the national norm: FBI UCR reporting places total crime at 3959.7 incidents per 100,000 residents, above the national average (voluntary agency reporting, reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score). The annual average temperature per NOAA climate normals runs 66.1°F with 50.9 inches of precipitation per year and 0.1 inches of snowfall.

Living costs in Georgia run below the national norm: BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 puts Georgia at 96.3 on a 100-equals-national-average scale (Below Average). A typical two-bedroom carries a HUD Fair Market Rent of $973 per month statewide. Monthly utility costs average around $225 across Georgia, per EIA 2023 residential energy estimates. On FEMA's National Risk Index, this area rates 28.2 out of 100 for natural-hazard exposure (Very Low).

Population

4,072 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Georgia

Median Household Income

$32,278 /yr

Poverty 25.8%

Cost of Living Index (state)

96.3 (US=100)

Below Average - BEA RPP 2024, Georgia average

How does Hazlehurst compare to other US cities?

Here's how Hazlehurst stacks up against the full field of US cities (population 1,000+), computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 3% higher than other cities
Home value 23% pricier than other cities
Median rent 12% pricier than other cities
Safety 8% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

Zoom in to just Georgia and the picture shifts: Hazlehurst ranks #144 of 165 Georgia cities by lowest crime rate, a different read than the national percentile above.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

For each metric we count every US city with population 1,000+ and a non-null value, then compute what share of them fall below Hazlehurst's value: round(cities-below ÷ total × 100). Safety is inverted (percentile = share of cities with a higher crime rate) so a higher number always means safer. The in-state rank narrows that same crime-rate comparison to only the cities PlainCities tracks in Georgia, breaking ties alphabetically. See the methodology page for the full source-to-figure lineage.

3rdIncome percentile
8thSafety percentile

3rd percentile nationally for median household income · 8th percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Hazlehurst's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Hazlehurst's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 31 Avg. percentile National median
Hazlehurst's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Hazlehurst's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$137,400 Among the most affordable more affordable than 77% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). This entry sits in this band. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Above this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Hazlehurst $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Hazlehurst, GA Hazlehurst, GA's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Hazlehurst, GA-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Hazlehurst, GA median $32,278/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Hazlehurst, GA's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Hazlehurst, GA. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 14.1%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 25.8%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 45.8%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
4,072
Median Income
$32,278
Median Home Value
$137,400
Median Age
36.9
Poverty Rate
25.8%
Labor force participation
45.8%
Bachelor's Degree+
14.1%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
3959.7
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
516.5
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
3443.2
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Climate

Avg Temperature
66.1°F
Annual Precipitation
50.9"
Annual Snowfall
0.1"

Schools

Total Schools
4
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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4,050 residents4,100 residents4,150 residents4,200 residents 202020212022202320242025 4,082 residents 4,172 residents ▲ +2.2%
Hazlehurst's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

📈 Building Boom
Total Permits (2024)
6
housing units authorized
Single-Family
6
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
1.5
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 4
2020 3
2021 2
2022 4
2023 12
2024 6

Permit volume increased 50% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
84.2%
Carpool
9.2%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
0.7%
Work from Home
4.0%
Other
1.9%

Based on 1,390 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Georgia - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$125
avg/month
Natural Gas
$55
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$45
avg/month
Total Utilities
$225
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Georgia state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Georgia state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Hazlehurst sits in

Cost of Living Index
96.3
Below Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$973/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
28.2 / 100
Very Low
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Georgia

Quitman
4,046 people
Dawsonville
4,147 people
Hawkinsville
3,986 people
Rossville
3,981 people
Metter
3,976 people
Lyons
4,217 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Hazlehurst's 4,072 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Marseilles, IL
4,071 people
Montauk, NY
4,073 people
Medina, TX
4,073 people
Mulberry, FL
4,070 people
Sparta, IL
4,070 people
Leisure Village West, NJ
4,070 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Hazlehurst's $32,278 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Elrama, PA
$32,278 median income
Azure, MT
$32,279 median income
Hillsville, PA
$32,279 median income
Union, WV
$32,281 median income
Downing, MO
$32,292 median income
Tulia, TX
$32,299 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Hazlehurst, GA Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Hazlehurst, GA - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 54.7% 28.8% 12.9% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 13.7% White 54.7% Black or African American 28.8% Asian 0.2% American Indian 0.4% Native Hawaiian 1.7% Some other race 1.3% Two or more races 12.9% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Hazlehurst compares to nearby Georgia cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Hazlehurst (this city) 4,072 $32,278
Quitman 4,046 $21,287
Dawsonville 4,147 $86,550
Hawkinsville 3,986 $37,199
Census ACS 5-year FIPS GA FBI UCR NOAA Normals NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Hazlehurst, GA?

What is the population of Hazlehurst, GA? +

4,072 people live in Hazlehurst, GA according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Hazlehurst, GA? +

The median household income in Hazlehurst is $32,278 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Hazlehurst? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Hazlehurst; the closest available measure is the Georgia state average, a cost of living index of 96.3 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Below Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Georgia vary by metro area.

Is Hazlehurst, GA safe? +

Hazlehurst has a total crime rate of 3959.7 per 100,000 residents, which is above the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Hazlehurst, GA? +

A typical home in Hazlehurst is worth $137,400, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the climate like in Hazlehurst? +

Climate normals put Hazlehurst's yearly average temperature at 66.1°F, 50.9 inches of precipitation, and 0.1 inches of snowfall per year. Source: NOAA Climate Normals.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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