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Jeff Davis County, Georgia
Jeff Davis County, Georgia. Jeff Davis County had 15,219 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 3.0% since 2020, slower than Georgia (+5.5%). It holds 3 places (2 cities, villages and boroughs and 1 census-designated) and 5 census tracts. GEOID 13161.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
15,219
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 14,779 · ACS 2020-2024: 14,924
Median household income
$40,283
±$6,427 (90% margin)
Georgia: $77,353
Median home value
$118,300
±$20,241 (90% margin)
Georgia: $303,300
Median gross rent
$650
±$59 (90% margin)
Georgia: $1,393
How many people live in Jeff Davis County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 14,779 residents in Jeff Davis County. The Census Bureau estimates 15,219 for July 1, 2025, up 3.0% since 2020, slower than Georgia (+5.5%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 14,924 over 331 square miles of land.
| Measure | Jeff Davis County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 14,924 | 10,940,407 | −112 |
| Households | 5,484±283 | 4,074,366 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.70±0.14 | 2.62 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 6,399±17 | 4,541,835 | −122 |
Jeff Davis County's population since 2000
From 12,684 in 2000 to 15,219 in 2025: up 20.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Jeff Davis County?
Jeff Davis County holds 3 places: 2 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is Hazlehurst with 4,172 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Hazlehurst | 4,088 | $38,616 |
|---|---|---|
| Satilla | 487 | not published |
| DentonGEOID 1322388 | 189 | $32,614 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Jeff Davis County?
The median resident of Jeff Davis County is 39.9 years old; 25.6% are under 18 and 15.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 67.4%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 14.0%. 5.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Jeff Davis County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.9±1.6 | 37.6 | +3.3 |
| Under 18 years | 25.6% | 23.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 15.7%±0.6 pts | 15.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 14.0% | 11.0% | +1.9 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 67.4%±1.7 pts | 49.1% | −3.4 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 12.0%±1.8 pts | 30.7% | −4.4 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.5 pts | 4.5% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.5 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.8%±1.7 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.9%±1.7 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 5.9%±1.1 pts | 11.2% | +2.4 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 13.2%±2.0 pts | 15.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.6%±1.8 pts | 7.2% | – |
| With a disability | 22.7%±3.6 pts | 13.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 21.9%±4.5 pts | 12.4% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 77.3%±4.6 pts | 89.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 13.2%±3.7 pts | 34.9% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.9%±2.0 pts | 13.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.5%±1.3 pts | 2.7% | – |
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 Jeff Davis County earn?
Half of Jeff Davis County's 5,484 households earn less than $40,283 a year (±$6,427), against $77,353 in Georgia. In 2015-2019 it was $45,128 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 21.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Jeff Davis County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $40,283±$6,427 | $77,353 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $60,951±$6,979 | $106,944 | – |
| Per capita income | $23,749±$2,386 | $40,924 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 21.8%±4.9 pts | 13.4% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 29.0%±10.1 pts | 18.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 17.1%±5.2 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 76.6%±5.9 pts | 91.0% | – |
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 Jeff Davis County?
Owners occupy 71.3% of Jeff Davis County's occupied homes and renters 28.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $118,300 by its owner (±$20,241). The median renter pays $650 a month including utilities, and 31.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Jeff Davis County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $118,300±$20,241 | $303,300 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $650±$59 | $1,393 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 31.0%±12.3 pts | 43.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,111±$207 | $1,783 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 71.3%±4.9 pts | 65.7% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 6,399±17 | 4,541,835 | −122 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±1.2 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 12.2%±10.3 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 58.8%±4.5 pts | 66.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 33.8%±4.5 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.9%±0.7 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 3.0%±1.6 pts | 3.9% | – |
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 Jeff Davis County building?
Builders took permits for 9 new housing units across Jeff Davis County in 2025 (9 single-family), 0.6 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Jeff Davis County get to work?
77.4% of Jeff Davis County's workers drive alone and 5.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 22.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.7%.
| Measure | Jeff Davis County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 54.7%±4.1 pts | 63.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.7%±2.0 pts | 5.1% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 77.4%±5.1 pts | 70.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 13.6%±4.6 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Walked | 0.2%±0.4 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 5.8%±3.0 pts | 15.9% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 22.1 min±2.1 | 28.3 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 are Jeff Davis County's census tracts?
Jeff Davis County is divided into 5 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $33,281 (Tract 9601.01) to $49,479 (Tract 9602.02).
| Tract 9601.0113161960101 | 2,885±583 | $33,281 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9601.0213161960102 | 4,019±587 | $37,183 |
| Tract 9602.0113161960201 | 3,265±541 | $35,810 |
| Tract 9602.0213161960202 | 2,916±613 | $49,479 |
| Tract 960313161960300 | 1,839±395 | $46,250 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Jeff Davis County compare with Georgia's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 109th of 159 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 83rd of 159 |
| Residents per square mile | 98th of 159 |
| Median household income | 154th of 159 |
| Median home value | 120th of 159 |
| Median gross rent | 145th of 157 |
| Poverty rate | 42nd of 159 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 132nd of 159 |
| Median age | 80th of 159 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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
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