Hephzibah is a city located in Richmond County Georgia. Hephzibah has a 2024 population of 3,810. Hephzibah is currently declining at a rate of -0.13% annually and its population has decreased by -0.47% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,828 in 2020.
The average household income in Hephzibah is $79,400 with a poverty rate of 24.79%. The median age in Hephzibah is 40.8 years: 38.7 years for males, and 44.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Hephzibah was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,034 | 55.15% |
| Black or African American | 1,399 | 37.93% |
| Two or more races | 145 | 3.93% |
| Other race | 110 | 2.98% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,240 | 2.96 | 71.7 | 28.3 |
| Non Family | 517 | 1.59 | 60.7 | 39.3 |
| Married | 453 | 3.38 | 93.4 | 6.6 |
| Female | 185 | 5.35 | 47 | 53 |
| Male | 85 | 3.87 | 76.5 | 23.5 |
3.63
Average Family Size
2.96
Average Household Size
71.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 280 | 10.75% |
| Associates Degree | 127 | 4.88% |
| Bachelors Degree | 395 | 15.17% |
| Graduate Degree | 102 | 3.92% |
| High School Graduate | 893 | 34.29% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 142 | 5.45% |
| Some College | 665 | 25.54% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,312 | 1,041 | 195 |
| Black | 1,088 | 961 | 246 |
| Hispanic | 122 | 98 | 42 |
| Other Race | 110 | 98 | 42 |
| 2+ Races | 94 | 82 | 14 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 89.09%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 38.18%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $53,654 | $54,167 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $49,444 | $0 | $49,074 |
| High School Graduate | $55,176 | $55,684 | $30,333 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $73,185 | $5,625 |
| Overall | $52,125 | $56,641 | $43,942 |
| Some College | $49,924 | $61,786 | $45,714 |
$52,125
Average Earnings
$56,641
Average Male
$43,942
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.89% of Hephzibah residents speak only English, while 4.11% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.76% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,982 | 597 | 30.12% |
| Black | 1,359 | 262 | 19.28% |
| Hispanic | 133 | 25 | 18.8% |
| Multiple | 145 | 22 | 15.17% |
| Other | 110 | 13 | 11.82% |
24.79%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.29%
Male Poverty Rate
31.69%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Hephzibah is White, with 30.12% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Hephzibah is Other, with 11.82% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.58%. Among those working part-time, it was 25.12%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 35.44%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 42.65% |
| High School | 29% |
| Some College | 16.26% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.7% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 88.7% |
| Female Employed | 13.59% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $88,162 | $94,656 |
| Households | $62,155 | $79,400 |
| Married Families | $124,271 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $40,160 | $48,739 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
32.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
32.7%
Male Marriage Rate
32.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
503
Number of Veterans
420
Male Veterans
83
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 187 |
| Second Gulf War | 184 |
| First Gulf War | 178 |
| Korea | 9 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 188 |
| 65 to 74 | 125 |
| 75+ | 93 |
| 55 to 64 | 66 |
| 18 to 34 | 31 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 296 | 23.23% |
| White | 178 | 12.67% |
| Other Race | 29 | 26.36% |
| Hispanic | 29 | 23.77% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.35%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.93%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
52.4%
Labor Force Participation
46.3%
Employment Rate
9.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
64.86%
Born in Hephzibah
96.96%
Native Born
3.04%
Foreign Born
1.14%
Non Citizen
1.9%
Naturalized
96.96% of Hephzibah residents were born in the United States, with 64.86% having been born in Georgia. 1.14% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,788 | -5 | -0.13% |
| 2028 | 3,793 | -4 | -0.11% |
| 2027 | 3,797 | -4 | -0.11% |
| 2026 | 3,801 | -5 | -0.13% |
| 2025 | 3,806 | -4 | -0.1% |
| 2024 | 3,810 | -5 | -0.13% |
| 2023 | 3,815 | -11 | -0.29% |
| 2022 | 3,826 | 8 | 0.21% |
| 2021 | 3,818 | -10 | -0.26% |
| 2020 | 3,828 | -118 | -2.99% |
| 2019 | 3,946 | -14 | -0.35% |
| 2018 | 3,960 | -14 | -0.35% |
| 2017 | 3,974 | -15 | -0.38% |
| 2016 | 3,989 | -11 | -0.28% |
| 2015 | 4,000 | -16 | -0.4% |
| 2014 | 4,016 | -20 | -0.5% |
| 2013 | 4,036 | -18 | -0.44% |
| 2012 | 4,054 | 30 | 0.75% |
| 2011 | 4,024 | -18 | -0.45% |
| 2010 | 4,042 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,880 | 1,074 | 38.28% |
| 1990 | 2,806 | -982 | -25.92% |