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Jesup, Georgia

Introduction to Jesup, States

Located in Wayne county, Jesup, Georgia is 57 miles SW of Savannah, Georgia (center to center) and 89 miles N of Jacksonville, Florida. The population of the city is 9,279 residents.

Jesup History

Jesup was formed in the year 1870. It became the county seat of Wayne county in the year 1873. It is said that the community derived its name from General Thomas S. Jesup, an American Indian War hero. However, according to other sources, the city was named in honor of Morris K Jesup, a railroad financier from New York, who had saved the railroad from possible bankruptcy. Jesup was formed at the intersection of the Savannah, Florida and Western Railroad, and the Macon and Brunswick Railroad. The first post office was founded in the year 1871. In 1872, the first church of Jesup was organized.

Jesup and nearby Attractions

  • Sapelo Island National Estuarine Sanctuary
  • Savannah-Ogeechee Canal Museum
  • Laura S. Walker State Park
  • Mighty Eighth Air Force Heritage Museum
  • Gordonia-Alatamaha State Park
  • Pierce county Heritage Museum & Depot

Things To Do In Jesup

Museums in the area include the Saint Simons Island Lighthouse Museum, Okefenokee Heritage Center, Jekyll Island Museum, Seabrook Village, and Pierce County Heritage Museum & Depot. The McMillen Market Square Shopping Center is located in the community. There are many churches in the area such as the First Presbyterian Church, Bennett Union Baptist Church, Church of God and Calvary Baptist Church. The Hal Richardson Recreation Center, Bill Morris Recreation Park, and Sapelo Island National Estuarine Sanctuary, also offer many recreational opportunities.

Jesup Transportation

Savannah/ Hilton Head International Airport is the closest airport to the city.

Jesup Higher Education

Altamaha Technical College, Georgia Southern University, Valdosta State University, and Armstrong Atlantic State University are the local higher education schools.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Jesup Racial Diversity
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 9%Jesup Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 14%Jesup Affordability of Property Taxes
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 19%Jesup Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Jesup, GA

Comparing Jesup 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
Male Share of the Population1010
Racial Diversity1010
Age of the Population57
Well-Paid Single Men59
Senior Citizens45
Children Under 5 Years Old32
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size65
Portion of People Married35

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults36
Median Family Income26
People in Middle Class or Better25
People Above Poverty25

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work89
Short Commute Times79
Public Transportation Use68
Working at Home67

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents107
Affordability of Property Taxes96
Seasonal and Vacation Housing87
People Living Alone77
Housing Recently Built62
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals45

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