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Hinesville, Georgia

Introduction to Hinesville, Georgia

Hinesville, Georgia, in Liberty county, is 33 miles SW of Savannah, Georgia and 104 miles N of Jacksonville, Florida. There are an estimated 30,392 people in the city.

Hinesville History

The present day city of Hinesville was settled in by Puritans in 1754. The area was named after Senator Charlton Hines. The Old Liberty County Jail was established in the city in 1882 and was used until 1972. Hinesville was officially incorporated in 1916. It is also home to the Fort Stewart Military Museum.

Hinesville and nearby Attractions

  • Old Liberty County Jail
  • Midway Museum
  • Fort Stewart Military Museum
  • St Catherines Island
  • Savannah National Wildlife Refuge
  • Sapelo Island National Estuarine Sanctuary

Things To Do In Hinesville

From Hinesville, you can visit the Fort Stewart Military Museum. The Old Liberty County Jail, which is no longer in use, is also a popular tourist destination. Apart from these, the City of Hinesville also organizes a number of recreational events and special programs throughout the year.

Hinesville Transportation

Flights are available from Savannah/ Hilton Head International Airport.

Hinesville Higher Education

Armstrong Atlantic State University, Georgia Southern University and the Florida Community College at Jacksonville provide facilities for higher education.

High Points

Hinesville strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Georgia):

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Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 7%Hinesville Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Hinesville, GA

Comparing Hinesville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Georgia (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Racial Diversity910
Male Share of the Population88
Female Share of the Population33
Age of the Population11
Well-Paid Single Men14
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size910
Portion of People Married79

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty47
College Educated Adults38
People in Middle Class or Better27
Median Family Income26

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times77
Walking and Biking to Work58
Working at Home46
Public Transportation Use15

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Affordability of Property Taxes82
Affordability of Rents83
Seasonal and Vacation Housing53
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals36
People Living Alone21

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime35
Low Property Crime23

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