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Moving to Homerville, Georgia

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Homerville, incorporated February 15, 1869, is the county seat of Clinch County.

The Clinch County courthouse in Homerville was constructed in 1896, with additions made in 1936. The courthouse is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

The largest festival in Clinch County is the Timberland Jubilee, held in Homerville in October to honor the contributions of the timber industry to the local economy. Events include a Timberland Run, an arts and crafts show, and other entertainment.

Homerville participates in the Better Hometown Program run by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs. This community development program is a public-private partnership intended to revitalize small communities with populations between 1,000 and 5,000. These cities have access to technical assistance and fiscal resources designed to stimulate downtown revitalization.

Population: 2,803. Estimated population in July 2024: 2,811 (+0.3% change)
Males: 1,386 (49.4%), Females: 1,417 (50.6%)

Clinch County

Zip code: 31634

Demographics

Median resident age: 36.6 years
Median household income: $17,500
Median house value: $49,700 (year 2000

Population by Race

Races in Homerville:

  • White Non-Hispanic (58.4%)
  • Black (40.0%)
  • Two or more races (1.1%)
  • American Indian (0.8%)
  • Hispanic (0.6%)

Ancestries: United States (14.6%), English (4.9%), Irish (2.0%), German (1.9%), Scottish (1.2%).

Elevation: 178 feet

Land area: 2.2 square miles

Map of Homerville, GA

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Homerville

  • High school or higher: 55.2%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 9.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.5%
  • Unemployed: 6.8%
  • Mean travel time to work: 13.8 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Homerville city

  • Never married: 24.6%
  • Now married: 42.5%
  • Separated: 3.8%
  • Widowed: 16.4%
  • Divorced: 12.7%

0.7% Foreign born

Population change in the 1990s: -20 (-0.7%).

Hospitals

Hospital/medical center in Homerville:

  • CLINCH MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (524 CARSWELL STREET)

Other hospitals/medical centers near Homerville:

  • LOUIS SMITH MEMORIAL HISPITAL (about 23 miles; LAKELAND, GA)
  • SATILLA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (about 31 miles; WAYCROSS, GA)
  • COFFEE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (about 34 miles; DOUGLAS, GA)

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Homerville:

Other public-use airports nearest to Homerville:

  • HOMERVILLE (about 2 miles; HOMERVILLE, GA; Abbreviation: HOE)
  • WAYCROSS-WARE COUNTY (about 29 miles; WAYCROSS, GA; Abbreviation: AYS)
  • DOUGLAS MUNI (about 31 miles; DOUGLAS, GA; Abbreviation: DQH)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Homerville:

  • VALDOSTA STATE UNIVERSITY (about 40 miles; VALDOSTA, GA; Full-time enrollment: 7,157)
  • FLORIDA COMMUNITY COLLEGE AT JACKSONVILLE (about 91 miles; JACKSONVILLE, FL; Full-time enrollment: 10,495)
  • SANTA FE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 96 miles; GAINESVILLE, FL; Full-time enrollment: 7,942)
  • UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA (about 98 miles; GAINESVILLE, FL; Full-time enrollment: 41,543)
  • ALBANY STATE UNIVERSITY (about 100 miles; ALBANY, GA; Full-time enrollment: 2,996)
  • UNIVERSITY OF NORTH FLORIDA (about 103 miles; JACKSONVILLE, FL; Full-time enrollment: 9,256)
  • FLORIDA AGRICULTURAL AND MECHANICAL UNIVERSITY (about 115 miles; TALLAHASSEE, FL; Full-time enrollment: 10,991)

Schools

Public high school in Homerville:

  • CLINCH COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 507; Location: 863 NORTH CARSWELL STREET EXTE; Grades: 08 – 12)

Public primary/middle schools in Homerville:

  • CLINCH COUNTY PRIMARY SCHOOL (Students: 505; Location: 575 WOODLAKE DRIVE; Grades: PK – 03)
  • CLINCH COUNTY ELEMENTARY (Students: 408; Location: 575 WOODLAKE DRIVE; Grades: 04 – 07)
  • CLINCH COUNTY PRE K (Location: 500 WEST DAME AVENUE; Grades: 00 – 00)
  • CROSSROADS ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL (Location: 500 WEST DAME AVENUE; Grades: 00 – 00)
  • CLINCH COUNTY ISS CENTER (Location: 500 WEST DAME AVENUE; Grades: 00 – 00)

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