Moving to Alapaha, Georgia
The current estimated population of Alapaha, Georgia is 660, with 47.6% male and 52.4% female. Alapaha has seen stable population trends over the years, maintaining its rural, small-town charm in southern Georgia.
City Facts
- Year founded: 1881
- County: Berrien
- Land area: 1.0 square mile
- Population density: Approximately 660 people per square mile
- Area code: 229
- Zip code: 31622
Geography and Location
Alapaha, Georgia is located in Berrien County, in southern Georgia. The town is situated near the Alapaha River, which flows through the region and provides opportunities for fishing and outdoor recreation. Alapaha is primarily an agricultural community, with fields of cotton, peanuts, and other crops surrounding the town. The region’s flat, rural landscape is typical of southern Georgia, with a warm, humid climate. Alapaha’s small size and quiet atmosphere make it a close-knit community, where residents value traditional Southern hospitality and the slower pace of rural life. The town’s proximity to larger cities such as Valdosta and Tifton allows residents to access additional services and amenities.
Demographics
Median resident age: 35.5 years
Median household income: $22,422
Median house value: $65,000
Population by Race
Races in Alapaha:
- Black (62.8%)
- White Non-Hispanic (36.4%)
- American Indian (0.7%)
- Two or more races (0.7%)
Ancestries: United States (10.9%), English (1.6%), French (1.6%), Irish (1.3%), German (1.0%).
Elevation: 290 feet
Land area: 1.0 square miles
Population by Education
For population 25 years and over in Alapaha
- High school or higher: 67.1%
- Bachelor’s degree or higher: 6.2%
- Graduate or professional degree: 1.2%
- Unemployed: 6.6%
- Mean travel time to work: 23.4 minutes
For population 15 years and over in Alapaha town
- Never married: 33.4%
- Now married: 44.1%
- Separated: 3.6%
- Widowed: 9.6%
- Divorced: 9.4%
0.3% Foreign born
Population change in the 1990s: -131 (-16.1%).
Hospitals
Hospitals/medical centers near Alapaha:
- BERRIEN COUNTY HOSPITAL (about 13 miles; NASHVILLE, GA)
- IRWIN COUNTY HOSPITAL (about 15 miles; OCILLA, GA)
- TIFT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (about 21 miles; TIFTON, GA)
Airports
Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Alapaha:
- MOODY AFB (about 29 miles; VALDOSTA, GA; Abbreviation: VAD)
- VALDOSTA RGNL (about 43 miles; VALDOSTA, GA; Abbreviation: VLD)
- SOUTHWEST GEORGIA REGIONAL (about 68 miles; ALBANY, GA; Abbreviation: ABY)
Other public-use airports nearest to Alapaha:
- BERRIEN CO (about 13 miles; NASHVILLE, GA; Abbreviation: 4J2)
- HENRY TIFT MYERS (about 19 miles; TIFTON, GA; Abbreviation: TMA)
- FITZGERALD MUNI (about 21 miles; FITZGERALD, GA; Abbreviation: FZG)
Colleges and Universities
Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Alapaha:
- VALDOSTA STATE UNIVERSITY (about 37 miles; VALDOSTA, GA; Full-time enrollment: 7,157)
- ALBANY STATE UNIVERSITY (about 62 miles; ALBANY, GA; Full-time enrollment: 2,996)
- FORT VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY (about 93 miles; FT VALLEY, GA; Full-time enrollment: 2,233)
- FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY (about 99 miles; TALLAHASSEE, FL; Full-time enrollment: 29,949)
- FLORIDA AGRICULTURAL AND MECHANICAL UNIVERSITY (about 99 miles; TALLAHASSEE, FL; Full-time enrollment: 10,991)
- TALLAHASSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 100 miles; TALLAHASSEE, FL; Full-time enrollment: 7,016)
- MACON STATE COLLEGE (about 103 miles; MACON, GA; Full-time enrollment: 2,557)
Private primary/middle school in Alapaha:
- OPEN DOOR CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (Students: 17; Location: ROUTE 2 BOX 410; Grades: PK – 6)