City

Denton, GA

1 ZIP code  ·  Jeff Davis County  ·  Georgia

👥740Population
💰$52,132Median HH Income▼ 32% below avg
🎂37.5Median Age
🏠$76,700Median Home Value▼ 72% below avg
🎓24.9%College Grads▼ 36% below avg
📊5.4%Unemployment▲ 11% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 42.4% Female 57.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 74.3%Hispanic: 18.2%Black: 6%Other: 1.5%Race
White74.3%
Hispanic18.2%
Black6.0%
Other1.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
11%
5–17
13%
18–24
12%
25–44
19%
45–64
31%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.67
Below Poverty16.5% ▲ 65% above avg
College Grads24.9% ▼ 36% below avg
Unemployment5.4% ▲ 11% above avg
HS Graduate205 (51.6%)
Some College28 (7.1%)
Associates65 (16.4%)
Bachelors23 (5.8%)
Graduate Degree76 (19.1%)

Education

HS Grad: 51.6%Some College: 7.1%Associates: 16.4%Bachelors: 5.8%Graduate: 19.1%Edu
HS Grad51.6%
Some College7.1%
Associates16.4%
Bachelors5.8%
Graduate19.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.3%Renter: 22.7%Tenure
Owner77.3%
Renter22.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
16%
$50k–$100k
43%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
6%
$300k–$500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$52,132 ▼ 32% below avg
Median Home Value$76,700 ▼ 72% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$583/mo
Total Housing Units284
Vacant Units7

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
14%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
40%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
6%
1980s–1990s
24%
2000+
52%
About Denton, GA

Denton is a city in Georgia, located in Jeff Davis County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 740 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.5 years.

Economically, Denton is a working-class community. The median household income of $52,132 is below the national average. Approximately 16.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.4%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Denton is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $76,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $583 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Denton is less-educated. 24.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (74.32%).

Denton, GA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Georgia.

ZIP Codes in Denton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
31532 740 $52,132 $76,700 $583 5.4% 24.9% 77.3%