Rebecca, Georgia
Seal of Georgia
Rebecca · Turner County, Georgia
Population 291 (est. 2026: ~300)
Source: Census ACS 2023 · ACS 2023 + -2.41% annual growth projection

Rebecca, Georgia

Turner County, Georgia · Population 208

Rebecca sits in the flat, agricultural heart of South Georgia, about 20 miles south of Cordele and roughly 50 miles north of Valdosta. It is a small incorporated town — one of the smaller ones in Turner County — surrounded by farmland that has defined this part of Georgia for generations. With a population of 208, Rebecca is the kind of place where nearly everyone knows their neighbors, the pace is deliberate, and the nearest grocery run likely means a drive to Ashburn, the Turner County seat eight miles to the west.

People & Demographics

The ACS 2022 estimates put Rebecca's population at 315, reflecting the typical variance between decennial counts and rolling survey estimates for very small towns. The median age is 43.5 years — older than the Georgia state median of roughly 37 — which tracks with broader rural South Georgia trends where younger residents often leave for larger metros. The town has 129 households with an average household size of 2.44 people, and 49 children under 18 live here.

Racially, the town is predominantly white (298 residents), with a small Black population (6) and a Hispanic or Latino community of 18 residents. There are 79 family households out of 129 total.

Economy & Employment

The median household income in Rebecca is $59,934, which compares reasonably well to Turner County overall — a county where poverty runs deeper than the state average. Per capita income sits at $30,262. Of the 40 residents counted below the poverty line, the number represents a meaningful share of a population this small, and it reflects the economic fragility common to rural Turner County communities.

Of 154 residents in the labor force, only 6 are unemployed — a low raw number, though labor force participation in small rural towns tends to undercount those who have stopped looking. Agriculture, service work, and commuting to Ashburn or Cordele account for much of local employment.

Housing

Rebecca's housing market is as affordable as they come in Georgia. The median home value is $93,000 — a fraction of the statewide median — and median rent is $636 per month. Of 143 total housing units, 129 are occupied and 14 are vacant, a 9.8% vacancy rate that is modest for a town this size.

Ownership and renting are nearly split: 63 units are owner-occupied versus 66 renter-occupied. That near-even split is somewhat unusual for a town of this size in rural Georgia, where ownership rates are often higher.

Schools

Rebecca students attend Turner County Schools. There is no separate municipal school system — all three schools serve the county as a whole.

The system is small enough that most students know teachers across grade levels. For higher education, the nearest colleges are outside Turner County entirely — Albany State University and South Georgia Technical College are the practical regional options for graduates.

Education Attainment

Among the 229 residents aged 25 and older, 47 hold a high school diploma as their highest credential and 17 hold a bachelor's degree. Two residents have doctoral degrees. There are no reported master's degree holders. The overall educational attainment profile reflects patterns common in rural South Georgia, where four-year college access has historically been limited.

Getting Around

Rebecca is a car-dependent town, full stop. Of 148 workers, 114 drive alone and 34 carpool. Zero residents report using public transit, walking to work, or working from home. The aggregate commute time for all workers is 2,975 minutes, which works out to roughly 20 minutes per worker each way — typical for a commute into Ashburn or Cordele. There is no local transit infrastructure.

Healthcare

No hospitals operate within Rebecca itself. Turner County's closest hospital access runs through Ashburn. For a lookup of individual healthcare providers registered in Rebecca with the National Provider Identifier registry, the CMS NPI database can be searched directly: NPI Registry — Rebecca, GA.

Library

The Victoria Evans Memorial Library serves the area and is located 0.9 miles from the town center. Phone: (229) 567-4027. It is part of the Turner County library system and functions as the primary public library resource for residents.

Parks & Recreation

Two significant National Park Service sites are within reasonable driving distance of Rebecca:

Neither requires a full day away — both are practical half-day or full-day excursions from Turner County.

Natural Hazards

Turner County has a documented history of federal disaster declarations, and that record matters for anyone buying property or making long-term plans here. The county sits in a zone exposed to Atlantic and Gulf storm systems, severe convective weather, and flooding.

Declared disasters affecting Turner County:

The 2024 declarations for both Debby and Helene within the same season underscore that this is not abstract risk — it is recurring reality. Flood insurance and storm preparedness are not optional considerations in this county.

Government & Municipal Code

Rebecca operates as an incorporated town under Georgia law. The municipal code is published through Municode and is publicly accessible:

Rebecca Town Municipal Code — Municode

Note: Rebecca does not have a local building code on file with Municode. Residents undertaking construction or renovation should confirm applicable county and state building standards directly with Turner County.

Weather

Current forecasts and active alerts for Rebecca's coordinates:

The nearest weather observation station is Ashburn 3 ENE, located 1.2 miles away.

References

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