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Demorest, GA
City in Habersham County, Georgia.
Population
2,512
Land area
2.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,120
ZIP codes
0
Demorest and its ZIP codes
Demorest at a glance
- Demorest is about 5.9 times as dense as Georgia as a whole.
- The median household income is $77,941, close to the Georgia median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $232,600 (23% below Georgia) and median rent is $1,302 a month.
Local data for Demorest, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Demorest, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$77,941
Poverty rate
10.9%
Median home value
$232,600
Median rent
$1,302/mo
Homeownership
53.6%
Bachelor's or higher
28.3%
Median age
25.3
Average commute
20.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (283), Mexican Americans (240), German Americans (225).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Habersham County. PPP loans are for Demorest.
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,620
15,755 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$43,929
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$307M
FY 2026, $6,674 per person
How people get to work
Demorest, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone65.4%
- Carpooled18.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.1%
- Worked from home13.6%
Average one-way commute: 20.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Demorest, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
393
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
39
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 30°F
58.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Demorest, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
27.7%
U.S. 33.3% -5.6 pts
Diabetes
8.7%
U.S. 12.1% -3.4 pts
Smoking
11.4%
U.S. 12.8% -1.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.5%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Demorest
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CorneliaCity | 3.3 mi | 4.1 |
| ClarkesvilleCity | 3.3 mi | 2.5 |
| Mount AiryTown | 3.8 mi | 2.4 |
| BaldwinCity | 5.8 mi | 5.6 |
| AltoTown | 7.2 mi | 1.1 |
| RaoulCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 2 |
| Sautee-NacoocheeCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3.6 |
| ToccoaCity | 12 mi | 9.4 |
| YonahCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3.1 |
| ClevelandCity | 13 mi | 3.9 |
| LulaCity | 13 mi | 4.6 |
| HelenCity | 14 mi | 2.1 |
| Tallulah FallsTown | 15 mi | 8.3 |
| ClermontTown | 15 mi | 3 |
| HomerTown | 16 mi | 9.8 |
| GillsvilleCity | 18 mi | 3.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Demorest, GA in?
- Demorest is in Habersham County, Georgia.
- What is the population of Demorest, GA?
- About 2,512 people live in Demorest, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Demorest?
- Nearby places include Cornelia (3.3 mi), Clarkesville (3.3 mi), Mount Airy (3.8 mi), Baldwin (5.8 mi), Alto (7.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023