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Hortense, GA
Census-designated place in Brantley County, Georgia.
Population
136
Land area
1.9sq mi
People per sq mi
74
ZIP codes
0
Hortense and its ZIP codes
Hortense at a glance
- Hortense is 61% less dense than Georgia as a whole.
Local data for Hortense, GA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Brantley County. PPP loans are for Hortense.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Aug 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
Environment and hazard risk
Hortense, 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 Hortense, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.8%
U.S. 33.3% +5.5 pts
Diabetes
15.6%
U.S. 12.1% +3.5 pts
Smoking
18.8%
U.S. 12.8% +6.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.2%
U.S. 11.1% +4.1 pts
Cities near Hortense
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| NahuntaCity | 8.4 mi | 2.8 |
| OffermanCity | 11 mi | 3.3 |
| ScrevenCity | 11 mi | 2.2 |
| PattersonCity | 12 mi | 2.6 |
| WaynesvilleCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| HickoxCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.7 |
| HobokenCity | 15 mi | 3.4 |
| GardiCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1 |
| BlackshearCity | 17 mi | 5.1 |
| BristolCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.8 |
| JesupCity | 19 mi | 16.5 |
| EverettCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.8 |
| MershonCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.9 |
| WaverlyCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 5.6 |
| OdumCity | 23 mi | 2 |
| SunnysideCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 1.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hortense, GA in?
- Hortense is in Brantley County, Georgia.
- What is the population of Hortense, GA?
- About 136 people live in Hortense, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hortense?
- Nearby places include Nahunta (8.4 mi), Offerman (11 mi), Screven (11 mi), Patterson (12 mi), Waynesville (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023