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Denton, GA
City in Jeff Davis County, Georgia.
Population
222
Land area
1.5sq mi
People per sq mi
146
ZIP codes
0
Denton and its ZIP codes
Local data for Denton, GA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jeff Davis County. PPP loans are for Denton.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,992
4,348 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$41,336
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$78.03M
FY 2026, $5,280 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Denton, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
191
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
18
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 38°F
50.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Denton, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.7%
U.S. 33.3% +6.4 pts
Diabetes
18.7%
U.S. 12.1% +6.6 pts
Smoking
19.2%
U.S. 12.8% +6.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.5%
U.S. 11.1% +2.4 pts
Cities near Denton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SatillaCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 3.1 |
| HazlehurstCity | 11 mi | 4.7 |
| BroxtonCity | 13 mi | 3.2 |
| GrahamCity | 14 mi | 1.7 |
| NichollsCity | 14 mi | 2.4 |
| Lumber CityCity | 15 mi | 1.9 |
| DouglasCity | 17 mi | 14.4 |
| AlmaCity | 18 mi | 6.1 |
| JacksonvilleCity | 18 mi | 1.1 |
| BaxleyCity | 21 mi | 8.2 |
| AmbroseCity | 21 mi | 3.1 |
| RockinghamCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 1.2 |
| ScotlandCity | 24 mi | 1.4 |
| UvaldaCity | 24 mi | 1.9 |
| McRae-HelenaCity | 26 mi | 6.4 |
| AlstonTown | 28 mi | 2.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Denton, GA in?
- Denton is in Jeff Davis County, Georgia.
- What is the population of Denton, GA?
- About 222 people live in Denton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Denton?
- Nearby places include Satilla (9.1 mi), Hazlehurst (11 mi), Broxton (13 mi), Graham (14 mi), Nicholls (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023