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Nahunta, GA
City in Brantley County, Georgia.
Population
1,386
Land area
2.8sq mi
People per sq mi
492
ZIP codes
0
Nahunta and its ZIP codes
Nahunta at a glance
- Nahunta is about 2.6 times as dense as Georgia as a whole.
- The median household income is $45,893, 41% below the Georgia median of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $73,000 (76% below Georgia) and median rent is $690 a month.
Local data for Nahunta, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Nahunta, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$45,893
Poverty rate
29.3%
Median home value
$73,000
Median rent
$690/mo
Homeownership
64.3%
Bachelor's or higher
35.3%
Median age
36.3
Average commute
31.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (278), German Americans (80), Indian Americans (41).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Brantley County. PPP loans are for Nahunta.
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
How people get to work
Nahunta, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.6%
- Carpooled21.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.8%
- Worked from home1.1%
Average one-way commute: 31.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Nahunta, 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
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Nahunta, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.9%
U.S. 33.3% +4.6 pts
Diabetes
14.0%
U.S. 12.1% +1.9 pts
Smoking
16.2%
U.S. 12.8% +3.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.4%
U.S. 11.1% +2.3 pts
Cities near Nahunta
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HickoxCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 2.7 |
| HortenseCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 1.9 |
| HobokenCity | 9.2 mi | 3.4 |
| WaynesvilleCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.9 |
| PattersonCity | 15 mi | 2.6 |
| OffermanCity | 16 mi | 3.3 |
| BlackshearCity | 17 mi | 5.1 |
| WaverlyCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 5.6 |
| ScrevenCity | 19 mi | 2.2 |
| SunnysideCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 1.4 |
| BristolCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 1.8 |
| WaycrossCity | 22 mi | 11.9 |
| WoodbineCity | 23 mi | 2.5 |
| DeenwoodCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 3.4 |
| EverettCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 0.8 |
| HomelandCity | 24 mi | 2.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Nahunta, GA in?
- Nahunta is in Brantley County, Georgia.
- What is the population of Nahunta, GA?
- About 1,386 people live in Nahunta, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Nahunta?
- Nearby places include Hickox (4.7 mi), Hortense (8.4 mi), Hoboken (9.2 mi), Waynesville (11 mi), Patterson (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023