Hephzibah, Georgia
Seal of Georgia
Hephzibah · Richmond County, Georgia
Population 3,688 (est. 2026: ~3,900)
Source: Census ACS 2023 · ACS 2023 + 1.6% annual growth projection

Hephzibah, Georgia

Richmond County, Georgia · Population 3,830

Hephzibah sits in the southern reaches of Richmond County, roughly ten miles below Augusta's downtown core. It is not a suburb in the conventional sense — it has its own incorporated identity, its own schools, and a median age of 42.2 that skews noticeably older than the county's broader population of 206,607. The town is surrounded by the flat, piney terrain characteristic of the Central Savannah River Area, and its proximity to Fort Eisenhower (formerly Fort Gordon) shapes the population in ways that show up in household size, income stability, and turnover. For people who want a quieter footprint within reach of Augusta's medical, commercial, and military infrastructure, Hephzibah delivers that without the density.

People & Demographics

Hephzibah's 3,869 residents live in 1,289 households, with an average household size of 3.00 — notably higher than Georgia's statewide average, a pattern consistent with military-adjacent communities. Family households account for 799 of those 1,289, and 826 residents are under 18.

The racial composition is roughly 57% white (2,204) and 35% Black (1,337). Hispanic and Latino residents number 181. No Asian population was recorded in the 2022 ACS estimates. The median age of 42.2 is higher than Richmond County overall, reflecting a mix of established homeowners and older military retirees who stayed after service.

About 1,016 residents fall below the poverty line — approximately 26% of the population — a figure that runs higher than the Georgia statewide poverty rate and signals that economic stability is uneven across the town.

Economy & Employment

The labor force stands at 1,762, with 198 unemployed — an unemployment rate of approximately 11.2% among those in the labor force. Median household income is $63,836, and per capita income is $27,688. The household income figure sits reasonably close to the Georgia statewide median, but the per capita figure reflects the presence of large households diluting individual earnings.

Fort Eisenhower anchors employment across the southern Richmond County area. Augusta's healthcare sector — anchored by WellStar MCG Health and Piedmont Augusta — draws workers from Hephzibah as well. The town itself has limited commercial employment base, meaning most working residents commute north into Augusta proper.

Housing

There are 1,478 total housing units in Hephzibah, of which 1,289 are occupied and 189 sit vacant — a vacancy rate of about 12.8%. Owner-occupied units total 849; renters occupy 440. That owner-to-renter split of roughly 66/34 is modestly weighted toward ownership.

Median home value is $154,200, which is meaningfully below Georgia's statewide median and makes Hephzibah one of the more affordable entry points in the Augusta metro for buyers. Median gross rent is $1,070 per month — not cheap relative to local incomes, but lower than many comparable Georgia communities.

Schools

Hephzibah is served by Richmond County School System, and the town and its surrounding area support a dense cluster of schools:

The Georgia School for Innovation and the Classics stands out as a K–12 charter option drawing nearly 1,000 students. The concentration of elementary and middle schools in this area reflects the density of family households throughout the southern county.

Getting Around

Of 1,548 total workers, 1,369 drive alone — 88.4%. Carpooling is minimal at 14 workers. No residents were recorded using public transit or walking to work. Hephzibah has no meaningful transit infrastructure, and a car is essential. Aggregate travel time for all workers is 42,450 minutes, suggesting an average one-way commute in the range of 27 minutes, consistent with the Augusta drive. About 111 residents work from home.

Healthcare

Augusta's hospital corridor is the medical backbone for Hephzibah residents. Within the metro, the following hospitals serve the region:

All are accessible within a 15–20 minute drive north. For local provider lookup, the NPI Registry lists licensed practitioners with Hephzibah addresses.

Library

The Diamond Lakes Branch of the Richmond County Public Library System serves Hephzibah directly. Phone: (706) 772-2432. It sits within the southern Richmond County area and is the primary public library access point for town residents.

Natural Hazards

Richmond County has a substantial FEMA declaration history, and Hephzibah sits fully within that risk profile:

The 2024 hurricane season was particularly active for this region. Residents should anticipate both tropical weather risk (late summer through fall) and winter storm vulnerability. Flooding risk from storm surge and heavy rain events is recurring.

Government & Municipal Code

Hephzibah's municipal code is published through Municode and accessible at library.municode.com/ga/hephzibah-city-georgia. The town does not have a separately adopted local building code on file with Municode — construction standards default to state and county requirements.

Weather

Current forecasts for Hephzibah are available through the National Weather Service: NWS Forecast. Active alerts can be monitored at weather.gov alerts. The nearest weather observation station is located in Hephzibah, approximately 4.8 miles from the town center.

References

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