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Wrens, GA
City in Jefferson County, Georgia.
Population
2,187
Land area
3.1sq mi
People per sq mi
698
ZIP codes
0
Wrens and its ZIP codes
Wrens at a glance
- Wrens is about 3.7 times as dense as Georgia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $37,609 a year, 51% less than the Georgia figure of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $123,400 (59% below Georgia) and median rent is $722 a month.
Local data for Wrens, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Wrens, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$37,609
Poverty rate
26.1%
Median home value
$123,400
Median rent
$722/mo
Homeownership
47.1%
Bachelor's or higher
6.6%
Median age
33.3
Average commute
24.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (60), German Americans (51), French Americans (49).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jefferson County. PPP loans are for Wrens.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,517
4,890 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,959
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$107M
FY 2026, $6,824 per person
How people get to work
Wrens, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone88.5%
- Carpooled4.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home4.8%
Average one-way commute: 24.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Wrens, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
203
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
16
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 34°F
47.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Wrens, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.8%
U.S. 33.3% +10.5 pts
Diabetes
20.5%
U.S. 12.1% +8.4 pts
Smoking
20.3%
U.S. 12.8% +7.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.4%
U.S. 11.1% +5.3 pts
Cities near Wrens
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MatthewsCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 3.5 |
| StapletonCity | 4.8 mi | 1.7 |
| AveraCity | 8.2 mi | 0.6 |
| KeysvilleCity | 9.6 mi | 1.1 |
| GibsonCity | 12 mi | 1 |
| GoughCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| BlytheCity | 13 mi | 2.9 |
| VidetteCity | 14 mi | 1 |
| Edge HillCity | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| LouisvilleCity | 14 mi | 3.6 |
| DearingTown | 15 mi | 0.8 |
| HephzibahCity | 16 mi | 19.5 |
| HarlemCity | 16 mi | 6.6 |
| MitchellTown | 18 mi | 1.5 |
| ThomsonCity | 19 mi | 4.8 |
| DavisboroCity | 20 mi | 3.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Wrens, GA in?
- Wrens is in Jefferson County, Georgia.
- What is the population of Wrens, GA?
- About 2,187 people live in Wrens, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Wrens?
- Nearby places include Matthews (4.8 mi), Stapleton (4.8 mi), Avera (8.2 mi), Keysville (9.6 mi), Gibson (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023