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Riceboro, GA
City in Liberty County, Georgia.
Population
742
Land area
11.1sq mi
People per sq mi
67
ZIP codes
0
Riceboro and its ZIP codes
Riceboro at a glance
- Riceboro is 65% less dense than Georgia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $35,000 a year, 55% less than the Georgia figure of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $87,700 (71% below Georgia) and median rent is $793 a month.
Local data for Riceboro, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Riceboro, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$35,000
Poverty rate
29.4%
Median home value
$87,700
Median rent
$793/mo
Homeownership
86.0%
Bachelor's or higher
11.0%
Median age
64.1
Average commute
25.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Scottish Americans (4), Irish Americans (1), Norwegian Americans (1).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Liberty County. PPP loans are for Riceboro.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,895
19,848 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$45,546
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$836M
FY 2026, $12,813 per person
How people get to work
Riceboro, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.7%
- Carpooled5.5%
- Public transit0.8%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home20.0%
Average one-way commute: 25.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Riceboro, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
369
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1,473
6.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 41°F
51.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Riceboro, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.0%
U.S. 33.3% +3.7 pts
Diabetes
20.4%
U.S. 12.1% +8.3 pts
Smoking
16.2%
U.S. 12.8% +3.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.6%
U.S. 11.1% +2.5 pts
Cities near Riceboro
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MidwayCity | 4.9 mi | 6.4 |
| AllenhurstCity | 10 mi | 1.1 |
| FlemingtonCity | 10 mi | 4.8 |
| WalthourvilleCity | 11 mi | 3.8 |
| HinesvilleCity | 12 mi | 18.8 |
| BuckheadCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.7 |
| EuloniaCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 3.2 |
| Richmond HillCity | 14 mi | 23.8 |
| Fort StewartCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 11.1 |
| CrescentCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 4.6 |
| GumbranchCity | 16 mi | 0.8 |
| LudowiciCity | 18 mi | 2.9 |
| GeorgetownCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 8.2 |
| HendersonCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 1.7 |
| GardiCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 1 |
| MontgomeryCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 5.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Riceboro, GA in?
- Riceboro is in Liberty County, Georgia.
- What is the population of Riceboro, GA?
- About 742 people live in Riceboro, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Riceboro?
- Nearby places include Midway (4.9 mi), Allenhurst (10 mi), Flemington (10 mi), Walthourville (11 mi), Hinesville (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023