Allenhurst, Georgia Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools
The current estimated population of Allenhurst, Georgia is 701, with 47.5% male and 52.5% female. The town has seen modest growth due to its location near the Fort Stewart military base.
City Facts
- Year founded: 1927
- County: Liberty
- Land area: 1.5 square miles
- Population density: Approximately 467 people per square mile
- Area code: 912
- Zip code: 31301
Geography and Location
Allenhurst, Georgia is located in Liberty County, in southeastern Georgia, near the Fort Stewart military base. The town is situated along U.S. Highway 84, providing easy access to nearby towns such as Hinesville and Savannah. Allenhurst is primarily a residential community, with a mix of families and military personnel. The town’s proximity to the Georgia coast and the Altamaha River provides opportunities for outdoor recreation, including fishing, boating, and camping. Its quiet, small-town atmosphere and proximity to Fort Stewart make it a popular location for military families.
Demographics
Median resident age: 27.3 years
Median household income: $38,750
Median house value: $93,500
Population by Race
Races in Allenhurst:
- White Non-Hispanic (46.6%)
- Black (44.2%)
- Hispanic (5.2%)
- Two or more races (3.3%)
- Other race (1.3%)
- American Indian (1.0%)
- Korean (0.6%)
(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)
Ancestries: German (12.3%), Irish (10.3%), United States (9.1%), Dutch (2.9%), English (2.9%), Italian (1.5%).
Elevation: 60 feet
Land area: 1.1 square miles
Population by Education
For population 25 years and over in Allenhurst
- High school or higher: 89.3%
- Bachelor’s degree or higher: 13.8%
- Graduate or professional degree: 3.2%
- Unemployed: 6.8%
- Mean travel time to work: 21.4 minutes
For population 15 years and over in Allenhurst town
- Never married: 25.2%
- Now married: 57.1%
- Separated: 5.2%
- Widowed: 3.9%
- Divorced: 8.6%
6.6% Foreign born (3.3% Europe, 2.4% Latin America).
Population change in the 1990s: -219 (-21.7%).
Hospitals
Hospitals/medical centers near Allenhurst:
- LIBERTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 4 miles; HINESVILLE, GA)
- WAYNE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 23 miles; JESUP, GA)
- ST JOSEPHS HOSPITAL (about 32 miles; SAVANNAH, GA)
Airports
Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Allenhurst:
- HUNTER AAF (about 37 miles; SAVANNAH, GA; Abbreviation: SVN)
- SAVANNAH/HILTON HEAD INTERNATIONAL (about 37 miles; SAVANNAH, GA; Abbreviation: SAV)
- BRUNSWICK GOLDEN ISLES (about 39 miles; BRUNSWICK, GA; Abbreviation: BQK)
Other public-use airports nearest to Allenhurst:
- LIBERTY COUNTY (about 2 miles; HINESVILLE, GA; Abbreviation: 2J2)
- JESUP-WAYNE COUNTY (about 24 miles; JESUP, GA; Abbreviation: JES)
- CLAXTON-EVANS COUNTY (about 33 miles; CLAXTON, GA; Abbreviation: CWV)
Colleges and Universities
Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Allenhurst:
- ARMSTRONG ATLANTIC STATE UNIVERSITY (about 32 miles; SAVANNAH, GA; Full-time enrollment: 3,945)
- SAVANNAH COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN (about 40 miles; SAVANNAH, GA; Full-time enrollment: 4,565)
- GEORGIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY (about 46 miles; STATESBORO, GA; Full-time enrollment: 12,724)
- FLORIDA COMMUNITY COLLEGE AT JACKSONVILLE (about 100 miles; JACKSONVILLE, FL; Full-time enrollment: 10,495)
- UNIVERSITY OF NORTH FLORIDA (about 104 miles; JACKSONVILLE, FL; Full-time enrollment: 9,256)
- AUGUSTA TECHNICAL COLLEGE (about 114 miles; AUGUSTA, GA; Full-time enrollment: 2,300)
- AUGUSTA STATE UNIVERSITY (about 120 miles; AUGUSTA, GA; Full-time enrollment: 3,778)