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Claxton, GA
City in Evans County, Georgia.
Population
2,529
Land area
1.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,455
ZIP codes
0
Claxton and its ZIP codes
Claxton at a glance
- Claxton is about 7.7 times as dense as Georgia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $32,692 a year, 58% less than the Georgia figure of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $162,000 (47% below Georgia) and median rent is $654 a month.
Local data for Claxton, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Claxton, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$32,692
Poverty rate
35.7%
Median home value
$162,000
Median rent
$654/mo
Homeownership
41.6%
Bachelor's or higher
10.9%
Median age
35.9
Average commute
26.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (338), Puerto Ricans (172), Irish Americans (85).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Evans County. PPP loans are for Claxton.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Sep 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,623
4,626 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$45,438
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$67.5M
FY 2026, $6,261 per person
How people get to work
Claxton, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone54.9%
- Carpooled16.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked20.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other6.4%
- Worked from home2.1%
Average one-way commute: 26.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Claxton, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
186
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
20
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 38°F
49.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Claxton, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.2%
U.S. 33.3% +9.9 pts
Diabetes
18.4%
U.S. 12.1% +6.3 pts
Smoking
18.6%
U.S. 12.8% +5.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
19.5%
U.S. 11.1% +8.4 pts
Cities near Claxton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HaganCity | 1.3 mi | 2 |
| BellvilleCity | 3.9 mi | 1 |
| DaisyCity | 4.4 mi | 1 |
| ManassasCity | 6.5 mi | 0.8 |
| CollinsCity | 12 mi | 1 |
| MendesCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| ReidsvilleCity | 13 mi | 7.6 |
| RegisterTown | 14 mi | 0.8 |
| GlennvilleCity | 15 mi | 7 |
| CobbtownCity | 16 mi | 0.7 |
| PulaskiTown | 16 mi | 0.8 |
| PembrokeCity | 17 mi | 7.6 |
| OhoopeeCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.2 |
| MetterCity | 18 mi | 7.5 |
| StatesboroCity | 21 mi | 15 |
| BrookletCity | 21 mi | 3.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Claxton, GA in?
- Claxton is in Evans County, Georgia.
- What is the population of Claxton, GA?
- About 2,529 people live in Claxton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Claxton?
- Nearby places include Hagan (1.3 mi), Bellville (3.9 mi), Daisy (4.4 mi), Manassas (6.5 mi), Collins (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023