Remerton, Georgia
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Remerton · Lowndes County, Georgia
Population 1,430 (est. 2026: ~1,000)
Source: Census ACS 2023 · ACS 2023 + -10.49% annual growth projection

Remerton, Georgia

Lowndes County, Georgia · Population 1,334

Remerton sits tucked inside the city limits of Valdosta, a small incorporated city that is functionally a neighborhood within one of South Georgia's largest urban centers. With fewer than 1,400 residents spread across a compact footprint, Remerton is not a standalone town in any practical sense — it shares streets, services, schools, and daily life with Valdosta, the Lowndes County seat. What separates it is its charter and its demographics: Remerton is a predominantly Black, majority-renter community with a median age of 23.5, shaped in large part by its proximity to Valdosta State University.

People & Demographics

Remerton's ACS 2022 population estimate is 1,602. The median age of 23.5 is dramatically younger than Georgia's statewide median of roughly 37 — a signal of student-age residents circulating through the area. Of the total population, 1,024 identify as Black, 501 as white, 13 as Asian, and 77 as Hispanic or Latino.

The town has 678 occupied households but only 247 of those are family households. The average household size is 2.35. There are 483 children under 18 — a substantial share of the population given the town's size, which complicates the simple narrative of a purely student community.

Lowndes County as a whole holds 118,251 people, making Remerton roughly 1.4% of the county population. The county's diversity and economic range are far broader; Remerton's numbers represent one of the more economically stressed corners of it.

Economy & Employment

The median household income in Remerton is $25,052 — less than half of Georgia's statewide median household income, which runs near $61,000. Per capita income is $16,090. Of the 1,602 residents, 861 are counted below the poverty line, a poverty rate approaching 54%. That figure places Remerton among the most economically distressed small communities in the state.

Of 916 residents in the labor force, 67 are unemployed. The local economy is not truly local — residents work in Valdosta's broader job market, which includes healthcare at SGMC Health, retail, education at Valdosta State University, and Moody Air Force Base located a few miles to the northwest.

Housing

Remerton's housing profile is almost entirely rentals. Of 678 occupied units, 673 are renter-occupied. Owner-occupied units total just 5. That is not a typo — five owner-occupied homes in the entire city. Total housing stock sits at 799 units, with 121 vacant.

Median rent is $932 per month. No reliable median home value is available from the ACS data, which reflects the near-total absence of owner-occupied sales transactions to measure. The vacancy rate of about 15% suggests some softness in the rental market, though $932 rent is not low by South Georgia standards.

For a community where more than half the population lives below the poverty line and household incomes average $25,052, a $932 monthly rent — representing roughly 45% of median monthly household income — is a serious affordability strain.

Schools

Remerton children attend schools in the Valdosta City Schools and Lowndes County Schools systems. The major campuses serving this area include:

Elementary: Sallas Mahone Elementary (1,078 students, grades K–5), Westside Elementary (937), W.G. Nunn Elementary (901), S.L. Mason Elementary (887), Dewar Elementary (859), Pine Grove Elementary (664)

Middle: Valdosta Middle School (1,060 students, grades 6–8), Hahira Middle (859), Lowndes Middle (840), Newbern Middle (806), Pine Grove Middle (742)

High School: Lowndes High School (3,201 students, grades 9–12), Valdosta High School (2,381)

Charter: Scintilla Charter Academy (721 students, grades K–8)

Valdosta State University, reachable by phone at (229) 333-5800, is the higher education anchor for the region and drives much of Remerton's young adult population.

Getting Around

Of 833 workers, 709 drive alone to work, 57 carpool, and 43 walk. Zero workers report using public transit. Twenty-four work from home. The aggregate commute time across all workers is 12,995 minutes, which averages to roughly 15.6 minutes per worker — short by any standard, reflecting Remerton's position inside the Valdosta metro area rather than at a distance from it.

A car is effectively required for most daily needs, though the walkability of certain blocks near Valdosta State gives the walking numbers some context.

Healthcare

SGMC Health and Greenleaf Center are the primary hospital facilities serving the Remerton and Valdosta area. SGMC Health is the regional acute care system for South Georgia. Greenleaf Center is a behavioral health facility.

For a full list of licensed healthcare providers with active NPI registrations in Remerton, the CMS NPI Registry can be queried directly: NPI Registry — Remerton, GA

Library

The Willis L. Miller Library serves the area at approximately 2.0 miles from Remerton. Phone: (229) 333-0086. It is the primary public library serving Lowndes County residents and is also tied to the Valdosta State University system.

Natural Hazards

Lowndes County has been hit repeatedly and seriously. FEMA has issued 15 disaster or emergency declarations for the county since 1998:

South Georgia sits in the path of weakening Gulf and Atlantic storms that still carry enough moisture and wind to cause significant flooding and structural damage. Tornadoes are a recurring threat across all seasons. Residents should maintain flood awareness and have evacuation plans current.

Government & Municipal Code

Remerton maintains a city charter and publishes its municipal code through Municode: Remerton City Code

Note: Remerton does not have a locally adopted building code on file with the state. Construction and renovation projects may default to state minimum standards — confirm requirements directly with city hall before beginning work.

Weather

Current NWS forecasts for Remerton are available at the National Weather Service forecast page. Active weather alerts for the area: NWS Alerts. The nearest official weather observation station is Valdosta 2.1 NNE, approximately 1.1 miles from town.

References

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