Mershon, Georgia
Seal of Georgia
Mershon · Pierce County, Georgia
Population 46 (est. 2026: ~0)
Source: Census ACS 2023 · ACS 2023 + -43.48% annual growth projection

Mershon, Georgia

Pierce County, Georgia · Population 44

Mershon sits in the flatwoods of southeastern Georgia, tucked into Pierce County roughly midway between Blackshear and Waycross along the US-84 corridor. It is a census-designated place in the truest sense — a dot on the map that functions as a rural address rather than a municipality with offices, staff, or services of its own. Pierce County's county seat is Blackshear, and the nearest regional center is Waycross, about 15 miles to the east in Ware County. For anyone considering this corner of Georgia, that relationship with Waycross matters enormously — it is where the hospital, the library, the high schools, and most commerce are actually found.

People & Demographics

The ACS 2022 survey counted 16 people in Mershon across 6 households. Every household is a family household. No children under 18 were counted, and the median age of 74.5 reflects a settled, older population. All 16 residents identified as white. Average household size is 2.67 people.

Pierce County as a whole holds 19,716 residents, making Mershon a tiny fraction of that total. County-level demographics carry far more weight for day-to-day life here than local figures.

Economy & Employment

With a labor force of 12 and zero unemployed, Mershon's employment picture is clean — though a sample this small reflects individual circumstances more than a local job market. No residents were counted below the poverty line.

Per capita income stands at $66,456, which runs notably higher than Georgia's statewide per capita average. Median household income data was not available for a place this small. The economy people actually participate in is Pierce County's and Ware County's — manufacturing, logistics, timber, agriculture, and the services centered in Waycross.

Housing

All 6 housing units are occupied and all 6 are owner-occupied. There are no rentals and no vacancies. Median home value and median rent figures were not available at the CDP level.

The 100% owner-occupancy rate, while reflecting a tiny sample, is consistent with the character of deep rural Georgia communities where longtime residents hold property across generations. Anyone looking to move here would need to find a willing seller — there is no rental market.

Schools

Students in Mershon are served by Pierce County Schools. The relevant schools by grade level:

Elementary: - Wacona Elementary School — Grades PK–5, 937 students - Blackshear Elementary School — Grades PK–5, 812 students - Midway Elementary School — Grades PK–5, 489 students - Patterson Elementary School — Grades PK–5, 476 students

Middle School: - Pierce County Middle School — Grades 6–8, 827 students

High School: - Pierce County High School — Grades 9–12, 1,033 students

Waycross and Ware County also operate schools nearby, including Ware County High School (1,589 students), Ware County Middle School (783 students), and multiple Waycross-area elementary schools, reflecting the overlapping service reality of this border area between the two counties.

Getting Around

All 12 workers in Mershon drove alone to work. No one carpooled, used public transit, walked, or worked from home. This is exactly what living in rural Pierce County looks like — a car is not optional. Waycross is the practical hub for groceries, medical appointments, and most services, and it requires driving.

Healthcare

No healthcare providers appeared in the CMS NPI registry for Mershon itself. Medical care means traveling to Waycross, where Memorial Satilla Health serves as the regional hospital for both Pierce and Ware counties. Providers searchable through the NPI Registry for Mershon, GA.

Library

The Waycross-Ware County Public Library is the nearest public library, located 4.4 miles away. Phone: (912) 287-4978. It serves as the regional library resource for this part of southeastern Georgia.

Natural Hazards

Pierce County has been touched by nearly every significant storm system to hit the Georgia coast and interior over the past two decades. FEMA disaster declarations for the county include:

Fifteen federal declarations since 2005 tells the real story of this county's weather exposure. Tropical systems that make landfall on the Georgia or Florida coasts regularly push far enough inland to bring wind, flooding, and tornado risk to Pierce County. Anyone living here should have a hurricane preparation plan and know evacuation routes toward higher ground.

Government & Municipal Code

Mershon is a CDP — a Census-Designated Place — which means there is no municipal government, no mayor, no city council, and no local ordinances. Pierce County government handles unincorporated area governance. A municipal code listing exists at Municode, though no building code is on file for Mershon.

Weather

Current forecasts for Mershon are available through the National Weather Service. Active weather alerts can be checked at the NWS Alerts page. The nearest official weather observation station is Waycross WSMO, 0.4 miles away.

Southeastern Georgia's climate brings hot, humid summers, mild winters, and a real threat window for tropical weather from June through November.

References

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