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Statesboro, GA


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Statesboro, Georgia

Introduction to Statesboro, Georgia

Statesboro, Georgia, in Bulloch county, is 47 miles NW of Savannah, Georgia and 146 miles N of Jacksonville, Florida. The city is home to some 22,698 residents.

Statesboro History

George Sibbald of Augusta donated 200 acres of land to the agricultural community of Bulloch county in 1801. An act of the Georgia Legislature created the town of Statesboro on December 19, 1803. However, it was officially incorporated years later, in 1866. Transportation and trade were the primary sources of income during the 1800s and the early 1900s here. In the early years of the 20th century, Statesboro was the world leader in the sale of long-staple Sea Island Cotton.

Statesboro and nearby Attractions

  • Statesboro Regional Library
  • Charles H Herty Pines Nature Preserve
  • Lake Wells
  • Lamar Q. Ball Jr. Raptor Center
  • Georgia Southern Botanical Garden
  • Hanner Tennis Courts

Things To Do In Statesboro

In Statesboro, one can visit the Statesboro Regional Library, Brannen Hall, Statesboro City Hall, Rosenwald Building, Oxford Hall, Veazy Hall, Olliff Hall and South Building. There are also many shopping sites in the area. The parks in Statesboro are ideal for an outing with family and friends. In addition, the International Festival is celebrated by the residents of the city every November.

Statesboro Transportation

Facilities for air transportation are provided by the Savannah/ Hilton Head International Airport.

Statesboro Higher Education

Georgia Southern University and Ogeechee Technical College are the local institutes of higher education. One can also enroll at the Armstrong Atlantic State University or the Savannah College of Art and Design.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophyStatesboro Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 5%trophyStatesboro Short Commute Times
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 8%Statesboro College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Statesboro, GA

Comparing Statesboro 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
Racial Diversity97
Female Share of the Population86
Male Share of the Population35
Senior Citizens23
Children Under 5 Years Old11
Well-Paid Single Men12
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size21
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults810
Median Family Income25
People in Middle Class or Better11
People Above Poverty11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times910
Working at Home67
Public Transportation Use67

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Housing Recently Built98
Affordability of Property Taxes84
Affordability of Rents85
People Living Alone88
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime47
Low Property Crime35

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