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Uvalda, GA

City in Montgomery County, Georgia.

Population

540

Land area

1.9sq mi

People per sq mi

285

ZIP codes

0

Uvalda and its ZIP codes

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Uvalda at a glance

  • Uvalda is 51% denser than Georgia as a whole.
  • The median household income is $63,083, 18% below the Georgia median of $77,353.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $104,800 (65% below Georgia) and median rent is $800 a month.

Local data for Uvalda, GA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Uvalda, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$63,083

Poverty rate

29.1%

Median home value

$104,800

Median rent

$800/mo

Homeownership

79.5%

Bachelor's or higher

21.2%

Median age

35.8

Average commute

30.6 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (86), Scottish Americans (39), Irish Americans (35).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Montgomery County. PPP loans are for Uvalda.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.8%

Aug 2026, +0.5 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$41,936

1,518 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$40,626

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$60.8M

FY 2026, $7,063 per person

Montgomery County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Uvalda, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone80.1%
  • Carpooled15.3%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home4.7%

Average one-way commute: 30.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Uvalda, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

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Natural hazard risk

Very Low

Top: hurricane

Storm events since 1996

164

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

13

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 zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Uvalda, GA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

40.8%

U.S. 33.3% +7.5 pts

Diabetes

17.3%

U.S. 12.1% +5.2 pts

Smoking

16.9%

U.S. 12.8% +4.1 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

14.8%

U.S. 11.1% +3.7 pts

Cities near Uvalda

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
AlstonTown3.4 mi2.8
AileyCity11 mi2.2
Mount VernonCity11 mi4.2
Lumber CityCity12 mi1.9
HiggstonTown13 mi3.1
VidaliaCity13 mi17.9
HazlehurstCity13 mi4.7
GlenwoodCity14 mi1.9
Santa ClausCity14 mi0.2
GrahamCity14 mi1.7
LyonsCity16 mi8.4
SatillaCensus-designated place17 mi3.1
AlamoTown18 mi2
ScotlandCity18 mi1.4
OhoopeeCensus-designated place20 mi0.2
TarrytownTown20 mi0.9

Frequently asked questions

What county is Uvalda, GA in?
Uvalda is in Montgomery County, Georgia.
What is the population of Uvalda, GA?
About 540 people live in Uvalda, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Uvalda?
Nearby places include Alston (3.4 mi), Ailey (11 mi), Mount Vernon (11 mi), Lumber City (12 mi), Higgston (13 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023