Checked
Screven, GA
City in Wayne County, Georgia.
Population
689
Land area
2.2sq mi
People per sq mi
319
ZIP codes
0
Screven and its ZIP codes
Screven at a glance
- Screven is 69% denser than Georgia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $35,671 a year, 54% less than the Georgia figure of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $101,000 (67% below Georgia) and median rent is $777 a month.
Local data for Screven, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Screven, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$35,671
Poverty rate
46.3%
Median home value
$101,000
Median rent
$777/mo
Homeownership
42.5%
Bachelor's or higher
8.7%
Median age
37.4
Average commute
37.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (46), Scottish Americans (21), Mexican Americans (19).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wayne County. PPP loans are for Screven.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Sep 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,520
9,050 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$41,453
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$198M
FY 2026, $6,560 per person
How people get to work
Screven, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone88.8%
- Carpooled11.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 37.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Screven, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
325
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
62
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 35°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in Screven, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.5%
U.S. 33.3% +11.2 pts
Diabetes
18.2%
U.S. 12.1% +6.1 pts
Smoking
19.9%
U.S. 12.8% +7.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.0%
U.S. 11.1% +3.9 pts
Cities near Screven
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| OffermanCity | 7.7 mi | 3.3 |
| PattersonCity | 9.6 mi | 2.6 |
| JesupCity | 11 mi | 16.5 |
| HortenseCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.9 |
| BristolCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.8 |
| OdumCity | 12 mi | 2 |
| GardiCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1 |
| MershonCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.9 |
| BlackshearCity | 19 mi | 5.1 |
| NahuntaCity | 19 mi | 2.8 |
| SurrencyTown | 20 mi | 0.8 |
| HobokenCity | 22 mi | 3.4 |
| LudowiciCity | 22 mi | 2.9 |
| WaynesvilleCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 0.9 |
| EverettCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 0.8 |
| HickoxCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 2.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Screven, GA in?
- Screven is in Wayne County, Georgia.
- What is the population of Screven, GA?
- About 689 people live in Screven, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Screven?
- Nearby places include Offerman (7.7 mi), Patterson (9.6 mi), Jesup (11 mi), Hortense (11 mi), Bristol (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023