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Moving to Hinesville, Georgia

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Hinesville, the county seat of Liberty County, was named in honor of Senator Charlton Hines. Although Puritans settled Hinesville in 1754, the city was not incorporated until 1916.

The courthouse in Liberty County was constructed in 1926 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

One of the popular places to visit in Hinesville is the Old Liberty County Jail. This attraction was built in 1882 and contained all the modern conveniences- running water, inside plumbing and fireplaces. The county used this jail until 1972.

Hinesville is the home of the Fort Stewart Military Museum, which focuses on the history of Fort Stewart, the 3rd Infantry Division and the 24th Infantry Division.

The Bacon-Fraser House, on the National Register of Historic Places, is a privately owned home. The blooming azaleas and camellias in the home’s garden, add to its beauty.

Population: 30,392. Estimated population in July 2024: 28,615 (-5.8% change)
Males: 14,991 (49.3%), Females: 15,401 (50.7%)

Liberty County

Zip codes: 31313.

Demographics

Median resident age: 25.9 years
Median household income: $35,013
Median house value: $77,700

Population by Race

Races in Hinesville:

  • Black (46.0%)
  • White Non-Hispanic (38.8%)
  • Hispanic (9.1%)
  • Other race (5.0%)
  • Two or more races (4.2%)
  • American Indian (1.1%)
  • Korean (1.1%)
  • Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander (0.6%)

(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

Ancestries: German (8.8%), United States (7.4%), Irish (6.0%), English (4.4%), Italian (1.9%), French (1.8%).

Elevation: 80 feet

Land area: 16.2 square miles

Map of Hinesville, GA

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Hinesville

  • High school or higher: 90.0%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 17.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 6.0%
  • Unemployed: 8.8%
  • Mean travel time to work: 21.7 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Hinesville city

  • Never married: 24.6%
  • Now married: 60.1%
  • Separated: 2.6%
  • Widowed: 3.0%
  • Divorced: 9.7%

6.8% Foreign born (2.7% Latin America, 1.9% Asia, 1.7% Europe).

Population change in the 1990s: +8,575 (+39.3%).

Hospitals

Hospital/medical center in Hinesville:

  • LIBERTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (112 E OGLETHORPE HWY BOX 232)

Other hospitals/medical centers near Hinesville:

  • WAYNE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 25 miles; JESUP, GA)
  • ST JOSEPHS HOSPITAL (about 31 miles; SAVANNAH, GA)
  • EVANS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 31 miles; CLAXTON, GA)

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Hinesville:

  • SAVANNAH/HILTON HEAD INTERNATIONAL (about 35 miles; SAVANNAH, GA; Abbreviation: SAV)
  • HUNTER AAF (about 36 miles; SAVANNAH, GA; Abbreviation: SVN)
  • BRUNSWICK GOLDEN ISLES (about 42 miles; BRUNSWICK, GA; Abbreviation: BQK)

Other public-use airports nearest to Hinesville:

  • LIBERTY COUNTY (about 4 miles; HINESVILLE, GA; Abbreviation: 2J2)
  • JESUP-WAYNE COUNTY (about 27 miles; JESUP, GA; Abbreviation: JES)
  • CLAXTON-EVANS COUNTY (about 30 miles; CLAXTON, GA; Abbreviation: CWV)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Hinesville:

  • ARMSTRONG ATLANTIC STATE UNIVERSITY (about 31 miles; SAVANNAH, GA; Full-time enrollment: 3,945)
  • SAVANNAH COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN (about 39 miles; SAVANNAH, GA; Full-time enrollment: 4,565)
  • GEORGIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY (about 42 miles; STATESBORO, GA; Full-time enrollment: 12,724)
  • FLORIDA COMMUNITY COLLEGE AT JACKSONVILLE (about 104 miles; JACKSONVILLE, FL; Full-time enrollment: 10,495)
  • UNIVERSITY OF NORTH FLORIDA (about 107 miles; JACKSONVILLE, FL; Full-time enrollment: 9,256)
  • AUGUSTA TECHNICAL COLLEGE (about 111 miles; AUGUSTA, GA; Full-time enrollment: 2,300)
  • AUGUSTA STATE UNIVERSITY (about 117 miles; AUGUSTA, GA; Full-time enrollment: 3,778)

Schools

Public high school in Hinesville:

  • LIBERTY COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 1,183; Location: 3216 EAST OGLETHORPE HIGHWAY; Grades: 09 – 12)

Private high school in Hinesville:

  • TRINITY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (Students: 81; Location: PO BOX 243; Grades: PK – 12)

Biggest public primary/middle schools in Hinesville:

  • BRADWELL INSTITUTE (Students: 1,976; Location: 100 PAFFORD STREET; Grades: 06 – 12)
  • SNELSON-GOLDEN MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 1,122; Location: 465 COATES ROAD; Grades: 06 – 08)
  • BUTTON GWINNETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 990; Location: 635 TAYLOR ROAD; Grades: PK – 05)
  • LEWIS FRASIER MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 867; Location: 910 LONG-FRASIER STREET; Grades: 06 – 08)
  • WALDO PAFFORD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 713; Location: 2550 WEST 15TH ST; Grades: KG – 05)
  • TAYLORS CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 702; Location: 378 AIRPORT ROAD; Grades: KG – 05)
  • FRANK LONG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 690; Location: 920 LONG-FRASIER STREET; Grades: KG – 05)
  • JORDYE BACON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 607; Location: 100 DEEN AVENUE; Grades: KG – 05)
  • JOSEPH MARTIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 576; Location: 1000 JOSEPH MARTIN DRIVE; Grades: KG – 05)
  • LYMAN HALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 540; Location: 1396 SHAW ROAD; Grades: KG – 05)

Private primary/middle school in Hinesville:

  • FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH SCHO (Students: 250; Location: 308 E COURT ST; Grades: PK – 6)

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