Du Pont, Georgia
Seal of Georgia
Du Pont · Clinch County, Georgia
Population 194 (est. 2026: ~200)
Source: Census ACS 2023 · ACS 2023 + 1.55% annual growth projection

Du Pont, Georgia

Clinch County, Georgia · Population 134

Du Pont sits in the flatwoods of deep South Georgia, a tiny incorporated town in Clinch County roughly midway between Homerville and the Florida state line. The Okefenokee Swamp lies to the east. The nearest city of any size is Valdosta, about 50 miles to the southwest. This is rural Georgia at its most rural — a place where the county seat of Homerville (population 2,400) functions as the regional hub for healthcare, commerce, and government services. Du Pont itself is a small settlement, home to 134 people, with a character shaped by modest incomes, tight household bonds, and a recurring acquaintance with tropical weather systems that roll north from the Gulf and Atlantic.

People & Demographics

The 2022 American Community Survey counted 142 residents in Du Pont across 45 occupied households. The average household size of 3.16 people is notably higher than Georgia's statewide average, reflecting the town's family-oriented structure — 36 of 45 households are family households. With 62 children under 18, nearly half the population is under voting age.

The community is roughly split by race: 60 residents identify as white, 70 as Black, and 12 as Hispanic or Latino. The median age of 32.5 skews younger than Clinch County's overall profile, consistent with the high share of children in the population. Clinch County as a whole counts 6,749 residents, making Du Pont home to roughly 2 percent of the county.

Economy & Employment

The economic picture here is stark. Median household income stands at $24,688 — well below Georgia's statewide median, which hovers near $65,000. Per capita income is $12,592. Of the 142 residents, 102 fall below the federal poverty line, a poverty rate above 70 percent by headcount.

The labor force data reflects a very small working population: 19 people are counted as in the labor force, with 0 recorded as unemployed — suggesting most working-age adults either hold jobs in the surrounding county or are not captured in the labor force participation count. All 16 recorded workers drove alone to work; there is no carpooling, no transit, and no remote work recorded in the survey period.

Housing

Du Pont has 73 housing units total. Only 45 are occupied, leaving 28 vacant — a vacancy rate of 38 percent, which is high even by rural South Georgia standards. Of occupied units, 37 are owner-occupied and 8 are renter-occupied, giving the town a strong homeownership rate of 82 percent among occupied units.

Median home value is $86,400 — affordable in absolute terms, though that figure reflects both the rural market and the age and condition of housing stock typical to this part of Clinch County. Median rent data was not available for this town.

Schools

The school data associated with Du Pont through NCES includes a range of institutions across Georgia, most of which serve distant metro areas and are not neighborhood schools for this community. Local students in Clinch County attend schools operated by the Clinch County School District, headquartered in Homerville. Georgia Connections Academy (6,373 students, grades K–12) represents a statewide virtual option available to any Georgia resident.

Getting Around

Du Pont is car-dependent with no exceptions. All 16 surveyed workers drove alone; zero used transit, carpooled, walked, or worked from home. The aggregate commute time for those 16 workers totals 310 minutes, suggesting an average one-way commute of roughly 19 minutes — consistent with workers traveling to Homerville or nearby rural employment centers. There is no public transit serving this area.

Healthcare

Clinch Memorial Hospital in Homerville is the county's hospital and the primary acute care facility for Du Pont residents. Homerville is approximately 10 miles north. For specialty care or higher-acuity services, Valdosta — home to South Georgia Medical Center — is the practical destination. Local provider listings can be searched through the NPI Registry for Du Pont-area clinicians.

Library

The Clinch County Public Library serves Du Pont residents and is located approximately 1.0 mile away. It can be reached at (912) 487-3200. The library functions as the county's primary public information and literacy resource, serving all of Clinch County's 6,749 residents.

Natural Hazards

Clinch County has accumulated a significant FEMA disaster declaration history, and Du Pont sits squarely in harm's way for the same events. In 2024 alone, the county received four separate federal declarations: two for Hurricane Helene (DR-4830 and EM-3616, September 2024) and two for Tropical Storm/Hurricane Debby (DR-4821 and EM-3607, August–September 2024). Hurricane Idalia struck in 2023 (DR-4738). Before that, Hurricanes Irma (2017), Michael (2018), Matthew (2016), and the West Mims Fire (2017) all generated declarations. The Okefenokee Swamp to the east creates additional wildfire exposure during dry periods. Tropical weather is not an occasional concern here — it is a recurring condition of life in this part of Georgia.

Government & Municipal Code

Du Pont is an incorporated town with a municipal code published through Municode and accessible at library.municode.com/ga/du-pont-town-georgia. The town does not have an adopted building code on file.

Weather

Current forecasts and conditions for Du Pont are available through the National Weather Service. The nearest weather observation station is Homerville 0.1 SSE, located 1.0 mile away.

References

The law belongs to the people. Georgia v. Public.Resource.Org, 590 U.S. (2020)