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Long County, GA
1 city or town and 1 ZIP code in Long County, Georgia.
Population
18,374
Land area
400sq mi
People per sq mi
46
ZIP codes
1
Cities and towns in Long County
Long County at a glance
- Long County is 76% less dense than Georgia as a whole.
- The median household income is $68,808, 11% below the Georgia median of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $218,300 (28% below Georgia) and median rent is $976 a month.
Local data for Long County, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Long County, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$68,808
Poverty rate
17.3%
Median home value
$218,300
Median rent
$976/mo
Homeownership
65.2%
Bachelor's or higher
13.3%
Median age
34.0
Average commute
29.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,856), German Americans (1,347), Mexican Americans (961).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$43,250
1,388 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$42,195
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$163M
FY 2026, $10,093 per person
PPP loans
$4.41M
187 loans, 610 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$15.43K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Long County, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.7%
- Carpooled11.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.2%
- Worked from home5.9%
Average one-way commute: 29.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Long County, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
224
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
209
3.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 41°F
51.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Long County, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.4%
U.S. 33.3% +5.1 pts
Diabetes
12.4%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
17.2%
U.S. 12.8% +4.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.5%
U.S. 11.1% +5.4 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Long County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Long County, GA?
- Ludowici is the largest city or town in Long County, with about 1,897 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Long County?
- Long County includes 1 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 31316.
- What is the population of Long County, GA?
- About 18,374 people live in Long County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Long County?
- Long County borders Liberty County, Wayne County, Tattnall County, McIntosh County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023