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Jeff Davis County is a county located in the southeastern part of the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 15,068.[1] The county seat is Hazlehurst.[2] The county was created on August 18, 1905, and named for Jefferson Davis, the only Confederate president.[3]

See also: Jeff Davis County (disambiguation)

Jeff Davis County
County
Jeff Davis County
County courthouse
Location within the U.S. state of Georgia
Georgia's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 31°48′N 82°38′W
Country United States
State Georgia
FoundedAugust 18, 1905; 117 years ago (1905)
Named forJefferson Davis
SeatHazlehurst
Largest cityHazlehurst
Area
 • Total335 sq mi (870 km2)
 • Land331 sq mi (860 km2)
 • Water4.7 sq mi (12 km2)  1.4%%
Population
 • Estimate 
(2018)
15,029
 • Density46/sq mi (18/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district12th
Websitewww.hazlehurst-jeffdavis.com

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.[4]

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.[5]


Major highways



Adjacent counties



Demographics


Historical population
CensusPop.%±
19106,050—
19207,32221.0%
19308,11810.9%
19408,8418.9%
19509,2995.2%
19608,914−4.1%
19709,4255.7%
198011,47321.7%
199012,0324.9%
200012,6845.4%
201015,06818.8%
2018 (est.)15,029[6]−0.3%
U.S. Decennial Census[7]
1790-1960[8] 1900-1990[9]
1990-2000[10] 2010-2013[1]

2000 census


As of the census[11] of 2000, there were 12,684 people, 4,828 households, and 3,592 families living 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 ages 65 or over.


2010 census


As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 15,068 people, 5,689 households, and 4,079 families living in the county.[12] 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).[13] 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.[12] In terms of ancestry, 14.2% were American, 7.5% were Irish, and 5.7% were English.[14]

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.[12]

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.[15]


2020 census


Jeff Davis County racial composition[16]
Race Num. Perc.
White (non-Hispanic) 9,950 67.33%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic) 2,293 15.52%
Native American 26 0.18%
Asian 50 0.34%
Pacific Islander 7 0.05%
Other/Mixed 406 2.75%
Hispanic or Latino 2,047 13.85%

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 14,779 people, 5,279 households, and 3,790 families residing in the county.


Communities



Cities



Census-designated place



Politics


United States presidential election results for Jeff Davis County, Georgia[17]
Year Republican Democratic Third party
No. %No. %No. %
2020 4,695 81.31% 1,028 17.80% 51 0.88%
2016 4,104 80.53% 901 17.68% 91 1.79%
2012 3,996 74.85% 1,275 23.88% 68 1.27%
2008 3,867 73.16% 1,356 25.65% 63 1.19%
2004 3,549 73.25% 1,277 26.36% 19 0.39%
2000 2,797 66.26% 1,379 32.67% 45 1.07%
1996 1,796 47.08% 1,576 41.31% 443 11.61%
1992 1,947 39.32% 2,031 41.01% 974 19.67%
1988 2,050 62.03% 1,242 37.58% 13 0.39%
1984 2,233 61.80% 1,380 38.20% 0 0.00%
1980 1,191 35.97% 2,059 62.19% 61 1.84%
1976 622 20.55% 2,405 79.45% 0 0.00%
1972 1,857 86.01% 302 13.99% 0 0.00%
1968 577 19.82% 376 12.92% 1,958 67.26%
1964 1,875 71.56% 745 28.44% 0 0.00%
1960 402 32.76% 825 67.24% 0 0.00%
1956 247 12.98% 1,656 87.02% 0 0.00%
1952 367 21.72% 1,323 78.28% 0 0.00%
1948 70 7.73% 611 67.51% 224 24.75%
1944 120 14.00% 737 86.00% 0 0.00%
1940 101 12.64% 696 87.11% 2 0.25%
1936 93 12.85% 631 87.15% 0 0.00%
1932 50 4.06% 1,179 95.70% 3 0.24%
1928 180 36.36% 315 63.64% 0 0.00%
1924 39 23.35% 122 73.05% 6 3.59%
1920 303 53.82% 260 46.18% 0 0.00%
1916 56 15.18% 299 81.03% 14 3.79%
1912 52 15.34% 268 79.06% 19 5.60%



See also



References


  1. "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on June 7, 2011. Retrieved June 23, 2014.
  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  3. Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 119. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
  4. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  5. "Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission Interactive Mapping Experience". Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission. Retrieved November 27, 2015.
  6. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved July 31, 2019.
  7. "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 23, 2014.
  8. "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved June 23, 2014.
  9. "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 23, 2014.
  10. "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 23, 2014.
  11. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 14, 2011.
  12. "DP-1 Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved December 30, 2015.
  13. "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved December 30, 2015.
  14. "DP02 SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS IN THE UNITED STATES – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved December 30, 2015.
  15. "DP03 SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved December 30, 2015.
  16. "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 18, 2021.
  17. Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved March 20, 2018.



На других языках

- [en] Jeff Davis County, Georgia

[ru] Джефф-Дейвис (округ, Джорджия)

Джефф-Де́йвис[1] (англ. Jeff Davis County) — округ штата Джорджия, США. Население округа на 2000 год составляло 12 684 человек. Административный центр округа — город Хейзелхерст.


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