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Hickox, GA
Census-designated place in Brantley County, Georgia.
Population
520
Land area
2.7sq mi
People per sq mi
194
ZIP codes
0
Hickox and its ZIP codes
Hickox at a glance
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $146,300 (52% below Georgia).
Local data for Hickox, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hickox, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Poverty rate
23.7%
Median home value
$146,300
Homeownership
56.7%
Bachelor's or higher
54.2%
Median age
28.9
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Scottish Americans (30).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Brantley County. PPP loans are for Hickox.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Sep 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,683
2,707 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$38,582
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$108M
FY 2026, $5,992 per person
How people get to work
Hickox, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone100.0%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Environment and hazard risk
Hickox, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
244
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
69
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 37°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hickox, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.0%
U.S. 33.3% +3.7 pts
Diabetes
13.9%
U.S. 12.1% +1.8 pts
Smoking
17.1%
U.S. 12.8% +4.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.1%
U.S. 11.1% +1.0 pts
Cities near Hickox
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| NahuntaCity | 4.7 mi | 2.8 |
| HobokenCity | 8.6 mi | 3.4 |
| HortenseCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.9 |
| WaynesvilleCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| WaverlyCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 5.6 |
| BlackshearCity | 18 mi | 5.1 |
| PattersonCity | 19 mi | 2.6 |
| HomelandCity | 19 mi | 2.5 |
| OffermanCity | 19 mi | 3.3 |
| WoodbineCity | 20 mi | 2.5 |
| FolkstonCity | 21 mi | 4.2 |
| SunnysideCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 1.4 |
| WaycrossCity | 22 mi | 11.9 |
| DeenwoodCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 3.4 |
| ScrevenCity | 23 mi | 2.2 |
| BristolCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 1.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hickox, GA in?
- Hickox is in Brantley County, Georgia.
- What is the population of Hickox, GA?
- About 520 people live in Hickox, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hickox?
- Nearby places include Nahunta (4.7 mi), Hoboken (8.6 mi), Hortense (13 mi), Waynesville (13 mi), Waverly (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023