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Swainsboro, Georgia

Introduction to Swainsboro, Georgia

Swainsboro, Georgia, in Emanuel county, is 63 miles S of Augusta, Georgia and 143 miles SE of Atlanta, Georgia. The city is home to some 6,943 residents.

Swainsboro History

Swainsboro is located in East Central Georgia, and lies at the heart of the Augusta-Macon-Savannah triangle. Swainsboro was established in 1822, named after State Senator Stephen Swain. In 1912, Swain introduced the bill that led to the creation of the Emanuel County. In 1854, the town was officially incorporated and its name was changed to Paris. However, three years later it was renamed again, this time as Swainsboro.

Swainsboro and nearby Attractions

  • Altama Museum of Art and History
  • Andrew Low House
  • George L Smith State Park
  • Vines Botanical Gardens

Things To Do In Swainsboro

The George L Smith State Park covers an area of 1,634 acres and has many rental cottages, tents and trailer sites. Visitors can also partake in fishing, canoeing, hiking and picnicking. Local museums include the Altama Museum of Art and History, the Fort Stewart Museum and the Burke County Museum.

Swainsboro Transportation

Air transportation is available from Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport.

Swainsboro Higher Education

Colleges near Swainsboro include Brewton-Parker College, East Georgia College and Georgia Southern University.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophySwainsboro Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 9%Swainsboro Affordability of Property Taxes
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 12%Swainsboro Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Swainsboro, GA

Comparing Swainsboro 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
Female Share of the Population109
Children Under 5 Years Old98
Racial Diversity97
Senior Citizens77
Age of the Population46
Male Share of the Population12
Well-Paid Single Men11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size65
Portion of People Married24

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults26
People in Middle Class or Better12
People Above Poverty12
Median Family Income12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times89
Public Transportation Use78
Working at Home67
Walking and Biking to Work23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
Affordability of Property Taxes108
Seasonal and Vacation Housing87
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals89
People Living Alone66
Housing Recently Built63

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