Crescent, Georgia
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Crescent · McIntosh County, Georgia
Population 852 (est. 2026: ~1,000)
Source: Census ACS 2023 · ACS 2023 + 3.52% annual growth projection

Crescent, Georgia

McIntosh County, Georgia · Population 838

Crescent sits in the coastal marshlands of McIntosh County, tucked along Georgia's Sea Islands corridor between Darien and the barrier islands of the Atlantic coast. The weather station a half-mile away is labeled Darien — that's the nearest town of any size, and the relationship is close. Crescent functions as a quiet CDP (Census-Designated Place) in one of Georgia's least-populated coastal counties, where saltwater creeks, maritime forest, and hurricane risk define daily life as much as any economic statistic. With fewer than 850 residents and a median household income well below both state and national norms, this is not a place of suburban amenity. It is a place of deep coastal character, modest means, and real vulnerability to Atlantic storm systems.

People & Demographics

The ACS 2022 estimates put the population at 653 within the census survey frame, against the broader CDP figure of 838. Median age is 38.0. The racial composition is notably diverse for a small Georgia coastal community: 369 white residents, 148 Asian, and 103 Black, out of the surveyed total. No Hispanic or Latino residents were recorded in the ACS estimates.

There are 311 occupied households, with an average household size of 2.10 — below Georgia's statewide average, reflecting a smaller-family or older-resident profile. Children under 18 number 118. Of the 311 households, 143 are family households.

McIntosh County as a whole holds 10,975 people — meaning Crescent represents a meaningful slice of this small county's total population.

Economy & Employment

The median household income in Crescent is $34,010. Georgia's statewide median household income runs considerably higher, near $61,000 — placing Crescent at roughly 56% of the state figure. Per capita income is $18,131.

Of the 653 surveyed residents, 194 — nearly 30% — fall below the federal poverty line. That's a significant share, consistent with the broader economic profile of coastal McIntosh County, where the economy leans on fishing, timber, hospitality, and government employment rather than professional services or industry.

The labor force counts 240 people, with zero recorded unemployed — a figure likely reflecting how labor force participation is measured rather than a true 0% unemployment rate. Total workers reporting commute data: 235.

Housing

The housing stock of 503 total units is notable for a community this size: only 311 are occupied, leaving 192 vacant — a vacancy rate near 38%. Some of that reflects seasonal or recreational use, common in coastal Georgia communities. Of occupied units, 169 are owner-occupied and 142 are renter-occupied — nearly an even split.

Median home value is $201,000. Median rent is $695 per month. By Georgia coastal standards, both figures are affordable, though income levels here make even modest housing costs a real burden for many households.

Schools

Students in Crescent attend McIntosh County schools:

All three serve the broader county, not Crescent exclusively. Todd Grant's enrollment is large relative to the county's population, suggesting it draws from a wide geographic area. There are no colleges or universities with reported locations in or immediately adjacent to Crescent.

Getting Around

Car ownership is essential. Of 235 workers, 176 drove alone and 8 carpooled. No workers reported using public transit or walking to work. Forty-seven — about 20% — worked from home, a proportion that is substantial for a community of this size and income level.

Aggregate travel time for all workers totals 7,040 minutes, averaging roughly 30 minutes per commuting worker per trip. Darien is the nearest service center; Brunswick and the broader Glynn County metro lie to the south along US-17 and I-95.

Healthcare

No hospitals operate within Crescent itself. The nearest acute care facility is in Darien or Brunswick. For a searchable list of healthcare providers registered with CMS under a Crescent, GA address, the NPI Registry provides current provider data.

Library

The Ida Hilton Public Library is located 0.2 miles from the center of Crescent — effectively within walking distance for most residents. Phone: (912) 427-2124. It serves as the primary public library resource for the immediate community and is part of the Okefenokee Regional Library system.

Parks & Recreation

Crescent's coastal location places it within range of two National Park Service units of national significance:

The Fort Frederica Visitor Center is the most accessible of these, a short drive south.

Natural Hazards

McIntosh County has been hit hard and repeatedly. FEMA has issued 15 disaster or emergency declarations for the county since 2005:

That record — five named Atlantic hurricanes resulting in federal declarations within an eight-year span (2016–2024) alone — makes storm preparedness a non-optional part of life in Crescent. Flood insurance, evacuation routes, and proximity to the coast are not abstract concerns here.

Government & Municipal Code

Crescent's municipal code is published through Municode and is publicly accessible at library.municode.com/ga/crescent-cdp-georgia. No local building code is currently on file in the Municode database.

Weather

Current forecasts are available from the National Weather Service: NWS Forecast for Crescent, GA. Active weather alerts: NWS Alerts. The nearest observation station is Darien 0.4 WNW, approximately 0.5 miles from the center of Crescent.

References

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