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Jeff Davis County, GA
3 cities and towns and 2 ZIP codes in Jeff Davis County, Georgia.
Population
14,924
Land area
331sq mi
People per sq mi
45
ZIP codes
2
Cities and towns in Jeff Davis County
Jeff Davis County at a glance
- Jeff Davis County is 76% less dense than Georgia as a whole.
- The median household income is $40,283, 48% below the Georgia median of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $118,300 (61% below Georgia) and median rent is $650 a month.
- Its largest cities are Hazlehurst (4,092), Satilla (1,057) and Denton (222).
Local data for Jeff Davis County, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Jeff Davis County, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$40,283
Poverty rate
21.8%
Median home value
$118,300
Prices +14.2% in a year
Median rent
$650/mo
Homeownership
71.3%
Bachelor's or higher
13.2%
Median age
39.9
Average commute
22.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,542), Irish Americans (1,456), German Americans (309).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
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
PPP loans
$20.79M
464 loans, 2,740 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$9,927
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Jeff Davis County, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.4%
- Carpooled13.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.0%
- Worked from home5.8%
Average one-way commute: 22.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Jeff Davis County, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
191
Most often 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
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Jeff Davis County, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.4%
U.S. 33.3% +7.1 pts
Diabetes
16.4%
U.S. 12.1% +4.3 pts
Smoking
20.6%
U.S. 12.8% +7.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
18.6%
U.S. 11.1% +7.5 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Jeff Davis County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Jeff Davis County, GA?
- Hazlehurst is the largest city or town in Jeff Davis County, with about 4,092 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Jeff Davis County?
- Jeff Davis County includes 2 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 31532, 31539.
- What is the population of Jeff Davis County, GA?
- About 14,924 people live in Jeff Davis County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Jeff Davis County?
- Jeff Davis County borders Coffee County, Toombs County, Appling County, Telfair County, Bacon County, Montgomery County, Wheeler County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023