Jeff Davis County, Georgia

See also: Jeff Davis County (disambiguation)

Jeff Davis County, Georgia
County courthouse
Location in the U.S. state of Georgia
Georgia's location in the U.S.
Founded	August 18, 1905
Named for	Jefferson Davis
Seat	Hazlehurst
Largest city	Hazlehurst
Area
• Total	335 sq mi (868 km2)
• Land	331 sq mi (857 km2)
• Water	4.7 sq mi (12 km2), 1.4%
Population
• (2010)	15,068
• Density	46/sq mi (18/km²)
Congressional district	12th
Time zone	Eastern: UTC-5/-4
Website	www.hazlehurst-jeffdavis.com

Jeff Davis County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 15,068. The county seat is Hazlehurst. The county was created on August 18, 1905 and named for Jefferson Davis, the only President of the Confederate States of America.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 335 square miles (870 km²), of which 331 square miles (860 km²) is land and 4.7 square miles (12 km²) (1.4%) is water.

Most of the northern border area, as well as part of the western border of Jeff Davis County, from northeast of Hazlehurst to west of Denton, is located in the Lower Ocmulgee River sub-basin of the Altamaha River basin. Most of the eastern corner of the county, east of Hazlehurst and north of Graham, is located in the Altamaha River sub-basin of the larger basin by the same name. The central and southeastern portion of Jeff Davis County, south of Hazlehurst, is located in the Little Satilla River sub-basin of the St. Marys-Satilla River basin. The remaining central and southern portion of the county is located in the Satilla River sub-basin of the St. Marys-Satilla River basin.

Major highways

• U.S. Route 23
• U.S. Route 221
• U.S. Route 341
• State Route 19
• State Route 19 Connector
• State Route 27
• State Route 107
• State Route 135
• State Route 135 Connector
• State Route 268

Adjacent counties

• Wheeler County (north)
• Montgomery County (northeast)
• Toombs County (northeast)
• Appling County (southeast)
• Bacon County (southeast)
• Coffee County (southwest)
• Telfair County (northwest)

Demographics

Historical population
Census	Pop.		%±
1910	6,050		—
1920	7,322		21.0%
1930	8,118		10.9%
1940	8,841		8.9%
1950	9,299		5.2%
1960	8,914		−4.1%
1970	9,425		5.7%
1980	11,473		21.7%
1990	12,032		4.9%
2000	12,684		5.4%
2010	15,068		18.8%
Est. 2014	14,859		−1.4%
U.S. Decennial Census 1790-1960 1900-1990 1990-2000 2010-2013

2000 census

As of the census of 2000, there were 12,684 people, 4,828 households, and 3,592 families residing in the county. The population density was 38 people per square mile (15/km²). There were 5,581 housing units at an average density of 17 per square mile (6/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 81.20% White, 15.14% Black or African American, 0.24% Native American, 0.44% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 2.39% from other races, and 0.55% from two or more races. 5.13% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 4,828 households out of which 35.70% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.50% were married couples living together, 13.60% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.60% were non-families. 22.30% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.10% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.02.

In the county the population was spread out with 27.20% under the age of 18, 9.30% from 18 to 24, 28.20% from 25 to 44, 23.30% from 45 to 64, and 11.90% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 96.50 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.60 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $27,310, and the median income for a family was $30,930. Males had a median income of $26,261 versus $20,095 for females. The per capita income for the county was $13,780. About 16.80% of families and 19.40% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.70% of those under age 18 and 22.10% of those age 65 or over.

2010 census

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 15,068 people, 5,689 households, and 4,079 families residing in the county. The population density was 45.6 inhabitants per square mile (17.6/km²). There were 6,488 housing units at an average density of 19.6 per square mile (7.6/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 76.1% white, 14.8% black or African American, 0.5% Asian, 0.2% American Indian, 7.3% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 10.5% of the population. In terms of ancestry, 14.2% were American, 7.5% were Irish, and 5.7% were English.

Of the 5,689 households, 38.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.4% were married couples living together, 15.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 28.3% were non-families, and 24.2% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 3.10. The median age was 36.0 years.

The median income for a household in the county was $32,928 and the median income for a family was $40,313. Males had a median income of $33,340 versus $27,126 for females. The per capita income for the county was $15,730. About 14.9% of families and 24.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 31.2% of those under age 18 and 19.5% of those age 65 or over.

Communities

• Denton
• Hazlehurst
• Snipesville

See also

• National Register of Historic Places listings in Jeff Davis County, Georgia