Allenhurst, Georgia
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Allenhurst · Liberty County, Georgia
Population 714 (est. 2026: ~1,100)
Source: Census ACS 2023 · ACS 2023 + 12.61% annual growth projection

Allenhurst, Georgia

Liberty County, Georgia · Population 816

Allenhurst sits in the coastal plain of Liberty County, roughly halfway between Savannah and Brunswick, tucked along U.S. Highway 84 in one of Georgia's most military-influenced counties. Fort Stewart — the largest Army installation east of the Mississippi — anchors the regional economy just miles away, and that reality shapes nearly everything about life here: who lives in the area, what jobs exist, and why a small city of 816 people sits surrounded by a county of 65,256. Allenhurst itself is quiet and residential, without the commercial bustle of the county seat in Hinesville, but it shares schools, services, and identity with the broader Liberty County community.

People & Demographics

The ACS 2022 estimates put Allenhurst's surveyed population at 515, with a median age of 39.8 — slightly older than the profile of a county heavily populated by young enlisted soldiers and their families. The racial breakdown reflects Liberty County's diversity: 260 residents identify as Black, 173 as white, and 25 as Hispanic or Latino. There are 230 households in the city, of which 155 are family households. The average household size is 2.24 people. Children under 18 account for 95 residents.

Economy & Employment

The labor force totals 261 residents, with 15 unemployed — an unemployment rate of roughly 5.7%. The median household income is $51,667, and per capita income sits at $29,821. Georgia's statewide median household income runs considerably higher, which reflects both the small city's scale and the mix of retired, service-industry, and government-adjacent workers who make up the local workforce. Ninety-six residents fall below the federal poverty line, representing a meaningful share of the surveyed population. Fort Stewart and the surrounding defense economy are the dominant employment anchors in the county, with healthcare, retail, and public services filling out the rest.

Housing

Allenhurst has 295 total housing units, of which 230 are occupied and 65 sit vacant — a vacancy rate of about 22%. Of occupied units, 136 are owner-occupied and 94 are renter-occupied, putting the homeownership rate at roughly 59%. The median home value is $168,900, well below Georgia state averages, making it one of the more accessible housing markets in the region for buyers. Median gross rent is $911 per month. The combination of modest home prices and proximity to Fort Stewart makes the area attractive to military families considering a purchase rather than renting on or near post.

Schools

Students in Allenhurst are served by Liberty County Schools, a district that operates multiple campuses spread across the county. High school students attend either Bradwell Institute (grades 9–12, 1,755 students) or Liberty County High School (grades 9–12, 1,077 students). Middle schoolers may attend Snelson-Golden Middle School (grades 6–8, 876 students), Lewis Frasier Middle School (grades 6–8, 779 students), or Midway Middle School (grades 6–8, 707 students). Elementary options include Button Gwinnett Elementary (grades PK–5, 1,119 students), Waldo Pafford Elementary (831 students), Joseph Martin Elementary (772 students), Liberty Elementary (737 students), Frank Long Elementary (728 students), Taylors Creek Elementary (625 students), and Lyman Hall Elementary (604 students). The district runs large schools relative to the county's overall size, a product of the substantial military family population that flows in and out of the area.

Getting Around

Of 227 workers, 168 drive alone to work, and 39 carpool — together accounting for the overwhelming majority of commuters. Only one resident uses public transit and two walk. Seventeen work from home. The aggregate commute time across all workers is 5,225 minutes, suggesting an average one-way commute in the range of 23 minutes. This is a car-dependent community; there is no meaningful local transit network, and daily errands require a vehicle.

Healthcare

Two hospitals serve the broader Liberty County area. Liberty Regional Medical Center is the primary civilian facility. Winn Army Community Hospital (Fort Stewart) serves active-duty military and their families. For local provider searches, the CMS NPI Registry lists practitioners in Allenhurst at the NPI Registry search.

Library

The nearest public library is the Hinesville Library, located 4.1 miles from Allenhurst. It can be reached at (912) 368-4003 and serves as the primary branch for Liberty County residents.

Parks & Recreation

Two National Park Service sites are within driving range of Allenhurst. Fort Frederica National Monument, on St. Simons Island, preserves the site of a colonial-era British fort and town, with a visitor center approximately 43 miles away. Fort Pulaski National Monument, near Savannah, protects a landmark Civil War-era fortification and is about 42 miles from Allenhurst, with a visitor center on site. Both offer managed natural areas, historical interpretation, and outdoor access within a reasonable day trip.

Natural Hazards

Liberty County has one of the more extensive FEMA disaster declaration histories in Georgia. The Atlantic hurricane track runs directly through this part of the coast, and the record reflects that reality clearly. Recent and notable declarations include:

Residents should treat storm preparedness as a routine part of annual life, not an occasional concern. The area sits within realistic range of surge and wind impacts from both Gulf and Atlantic systems.

Government & Municipal Code

Allenhurst's municipal code is published by Municode and accessible at library.municode.com/ga/allenhurst-city-georgia. The city does not have a locally adopted building code on file with Municode.

Weather

Current forecasts for Allenhurst are available through the National Weather Service at forecast.weather.gov. Active weather alerts can be monitored at alerts.weather.gov. The nearest weather observation station is Walthourville 3.4 WNW, approximately 2.7 miles from town.

References

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