City · Georgia
Hephzibah, Georgia
Hephzibah, city, in Richmond County, Georgia. Hephzibah had 3,815 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.3% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 3,830 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 3,747 (±266). GEOID 1338040.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
3,815
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 3,830 · ACS 2020-2024: 3,747 ±266
Median household income
$65,109
±$24,821 (90% margin)
Georgia: $77,353
Median home value
$185,700
±$19,212 (90% margin)
Georgia: $303,300
Median gross rent
$1,127
±$514 (90% margin)
Georgia: $1,393
Where is Hephzibah and what county is it in?
Hephzibah is a city in Richmond County, Georgia. It covers 19.5 square miles of land, 197 residents per square mile in 2020.
Hephzibah is in the Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 7 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Hephzibah, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 3,815 people lived in Hephzibah on July 1, 2025, down 0.3% since 2020, while Georgia grew 5.5%. The 2020 Census counted 3,830 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 3,747 (±266).
| Measure | Hephzibah | Richmond County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 3,747 ±266 | 206,069 | no clear change |
| Households | 1,188 ±162 | 76,694 | −236 |
| Average household size | 3.14 ±0.45 | 2.57 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,384 ±190 | 93,145 | no clear change |
Hephzibah's population since 2000
From 3,880 in 2000 to 3,815 in 2025: down 1.7%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Hephzibah as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Hephzibah?
The median resident of Hephzibah is 36.4 years old; 27.1% are under 18 and 18.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 53.5%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 35.7%.
| Measure | Hephzibah | Richmond County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.4 ±5.3 | 35.2 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 27.1% ±7.2 pts | 22.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.9% ±6.0 pts | 15.3% | – |
| Male | 52.0% ±5.2 pts | 48.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.2% ±1.6 pts | 5.8% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 53.5% ±10.0 pts | 31.4% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 35.7% ±10.1 pts | 55.7% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.3 pts | 1.6% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.3 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 9.7% ±7.3 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.3 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.5% ±1.5 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.1% ±2.8 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 14.9% ±5.4 pts | 11.2% | – |
| With a disability | 19.0% ±5.4 pts | 19.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 9.7% ±6.2 pts | 11.8% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 84.7% ±5.6 pts | 87.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 20.1% ±6.5 pts | 24.5% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.1% ±4.4 pts | 9.9% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 91.0% ±7.2 pts | 84.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.3% ±1.4 pts | 4.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Hephzibah earn?
Half of Hephzibah's 1,188 households earn less than $65,109 a year (±$24,821), against $55,637 in Richmond County and $77,353 in Georgia. In 2015-2019 it was $67,139 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 20.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Hephzibah | Richmond County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $65,109 ±$24,821 | $55,637 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $79,613 ±$12,376 | $77,351 | – |
| Per capita income | $28,722 ±$4,505 | $31,825 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 20.9% ±10.5 pts | 20.0% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 21.2% ±18.4 pts | 30.9% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 21.1% ±8.3 pts | 21.1% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.0% ±4.5 pts | 94.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 84.6% ±10.2 pts | 87.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Hephzibah?
Owners occupy 71.0% of Hephzibah's occupied homes and renters 29.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $185,700 by its owner (±$19,212). The median renter pays $1,127 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Hephzibah | Richmond County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $185,700 ±$19,212 | $178,500 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $1,127 ±$514 | $1,141 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 20.2% ±16.8 pts | 45.5% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,371 ±$131 | $1,382 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 71.0% ±9.2 pts | 51.2% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 29.0% ±9.2 pts | 48.8% | – |
| Housing units | 1,384 ±190 | 93,145 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±5.4 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.3% ±11.1 pts | 11.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 67.7% ±10.2 pts | 58.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 30.6% ±10.2 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.7% ±1.8 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 8.2% ±5.4 pts | 11.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 5.9% ±5.3 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.9% ±3.7 pts | 9.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Hephzibah building?
Builders took permits for 5 new housing units in Hephzibah in 2025 (5 in single-family houses), 1.3 per 1,000 residents against 5.4 across Georgia.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Hephzibah work and get to work?
81.2% of Hephzibah's workers drive alone and 8.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 38.3 minutes.
| Measure | Hephzibah | Richmond County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 52.9% ±8.1 pts | 62.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.8% ±6.2 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 81.2% ±7.9 pts | 76.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.7% ±7.8 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±3.4 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Walked | 0.0% ±3.4 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.3% ±4.6 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 38.3 min ±14.3 | 21.4 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Hephzibah?
No census tract lies mostly in Hephzibah; 2 tracts reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 109.03Richmond County | 5,409 | $76,094 |
| Tract 109.04Richmond County | 4,310 | $62,926 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Hephzibah) · Census block assignment files
How does Hephzibah compare with other places in Georgia?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Hephzibah is the 5,631st-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 172nd-most populous of 537 in Georgia.
Hephzibah ranks 156th of 348 places in Georgia with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 172nd | 537 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 227th | 297 |
| Residents per square mile | 348th | 360 |
| Median household income | 156th | 348 |
| Per capita income | 201st | 357 |
| Median home value | 214th | 346 |
| Median gross rent | 156th | 337 |
| Poverty rate | 117th | 302 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 201st | 343 |
| Median age | 190th | 360 |
| Owner-occupied share | 90th | 354 |
| Work from home | 157th | 198 |
| Travel time to work | 15th | 359 |
Hephzibah's figures with every place in Georgia (CSV)
Every place in Georgia, sortable · Compare Hephzibah with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Hephzibah?
22 of the 57 figures for Hephzibah on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Hephzibah are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Hephzibah.