Norristown, Georgia
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Norristown · Emanuel County, Georgia
Population 19 (est. 2026: ~0)
Source: Census ACS 2023 · ACS 2023 + 10.53% annual growth projection

Norristown, Georgia

Emanuel County, Georgia · Population 54

Norristown is a census-designated place tucked into Emanuel County in east-central Georgia, roughly midway between Savannah and Macon along the US-1 corridor. It is not a town with a downtown, a stoplight, or a grocery store. It is a named place — a cluster of households in a rural county where farming, timber, and the small-city economy of nearby Swainsboro define daily life. Emanuel County as a whole counts just under 23,000 residents; Norristown accounts for a handful of them. The nearest substantial hub is Swainsboro, the county seat, which sits a short drive away and provides virtually everything Norristown residents need in terms of services, commerce, and schools.

People & Demographics

The ACS 2022 estimates place Norristown's surveyed population at 25 people across 10 households. The broader CDP figure used for the header — 54 — reflects a slightly different Census count, but either way this is among the smallest named places in Georgia. The median age is 59.8 years, well above Georgia's statewide median, which hovers around 37. There are no children under 18 recorded in the survey data. All 25 residents identified as white. Four of the ten households are family households. The average household size is 2.50 people.

Economy & Employment

Of the 25 residents age 25 and older, 15 are in the labor force and none are recorded as unemployed — a 0% unemployment rate, though the sample size is too small to read as a meaningful indicator. Per capita income is $23,972. Median household income data was not available in the ACS estimates for this location. For context, Georgia's statewide per capita income runs considerably higher, and Emanuel County itself sits below state averages — Norristown fits comfortably in that rural, working-class economic pattern. Six residents fall below the federal poverty line.

Housing

All 10 housing units in Norristown are occupied, and all 10 are owner-occupied. There are no renters and no vacant units. Ownership at 100% is unusually high, but it tracks with older, settled rural communities where families have held land for generations. Median home value and median rent figures were not available in the ACS estimates for this location.

Schools

Norristown children attend Emanuel County schools, with Swainsboro serving as the center of gravity for public education in the county. The schools serving this area include:

Emanuel County Institute is a distinct public school option within the county system and draws students from across the area. Twin City Elementary serves the western edge of the county around Twin City. Total K–12 enrollment across these six schools exceeds 4,000 students.

Getting Around

All 15 workers in Norristown drive alone to work. There is no carpooling, no public transit, no walking, and no remote work recorded in the ACS estimates. This is standard for rural Emanuel County — a personal vehicle is not optional. Aggregate travel time data was not available, but Swainsboro is the likely employment destination for most residents given its proximity.

Healthcare

Emanuel Medical Center is the county hospital serving this area. Franklin Memorial Library's proximity and the county's rural geography mean that Emanuel Medical Center in Swainsboro is the practical first stop for emergency and routine care. Detailed ratings and emergency service data were not available in the CMS Hospital Compare data at time of publication. For a current directory of healthcare providers registered with CMS in Norristown, the NPI Registry provides the complete list.

Library

The nearest public library is Franklin Memorial Library, located 10.9 miles from Norristown. It can be reached at (478) 237-7791. It is part of the regional library system serving Emanuel County and surrounding areas.

Natural Hazards

Emanuel County has been struck repeatedly by named storms and severe weather events, accumulating 15 federal disaster declarations since 2014. The record speaks plainly:

The pattern is clear: this part of Georgia sits in a corridor where Atlantic hurricanes track inland with enough residual force to cause serious wind, flood, and infrastructure damage. 2024 alone produced three storm-related declarations. Anyone living in or moving to this area should understand that storm preparedness is not precautionary — it is routine.

Government & Municipal Code

Norristown's municipal code is published through Municode and accessible at library.municode.com/ga/norristown-cdp-georgia. No local building code is on file for this jurisdiction.

Weather

Current forecasts and conditions for the Norristown area are available through the National Weather Service forecast page. Active weather alerts can be checked at the NWS alerts page. The nearest weather observation station is GARFIELD 2.7 N, located 8.3 miles away.

References

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