Jesup, Georgia
Encyclopedia
Jesup is a city in Wayne County
, Georgia
, United States
. The population was 9,279 at the 2000 census. The city is the county seat
of Wayne County
.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the city has a total area of 16.6 square miles (43 km²), of which, 16.5 square miles (42.7 km²) of it is land and 0.1 square mile (0.258998811 km²) of it (0.30%) is water.
of 2000, there were 9,279 people, 2,921 households, and 2,015 families residing in the city. The population density
was 561.2 people per square mile (216.6/km²). There were 3,469 housing units at an average density of 209.8 per square mile (81.0/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 53.97% White, 41.91% African American, 0.12% Native American, 0.70% Asian, 2.20% from other races
, and 1.10% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.17% of the population.
There were 2,921 households out of which 33.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.6% were married couples
living together, 21.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.0% were non-families. 27.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 3.09.
In the city the population was spread out with 23.2% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 33.1% from 25 to 44, 22.3% from 45 to 64, and 12.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 135.4 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $28,833, and the median income for a family was $35,955. Males had a median income of $35,191 versus $20,571 for females. The per capita income
for the city was $15,144. About 19.4% of families and 21.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 30.1% of those under age 18 and 19.3% of those age 65 or over.
operates the Federal Correctional Institution, Jesup
in Jesup. The United States Postal Service
operates the Jesup Post Office.
Jesup is home to one technical school as well as one high school, Wayne County High School
which is located in the city limits of Jesup, Georgia. This complex replaced the original Wayne County High School on Orange Street, and was completed in 2002. The original facility is still proving its usefulness, housing the Jesup Police
, Wayne County Sheriff
s Department, and The Boys and Girls Club of Wayne County, as well as the Alternative School. Also, all sporting events, excluding Basketball and Tennis, including Football, Baseball, Soccer, and Softball are held at the original Wayne County High School complex.
's Silver Meteor
passenger train stops in Jesup at the Jesup Amtrak Station
.
: JES) is located south of town.
-Musician.
Lindsay Scott
-Football Player.
Randolph Scott- Leader
Wayne County, Georgia
Wayne County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of 2000, the population was 26,565. The 2007 Census Estimate showed a population of 29,046. The county seat is Jesup.-History:...
, Georgia
Georgia (U.S. state)
Georgia is a state located in the southeastern United States. It was established in 1732, the last of the original Thirteen Colonies. The state is named after King George II of Great Britain. Georgia was the fourth state to ratify the United States Constitution, on January 2, 1788...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. The population was 9,279 at the 2000 census. The city is the county seat
County seat
A county seat is an administrative center, or seat of government, for a county or civil parish. The term is primarily used in the United States....
of Wayne County
Wayne County, Georgia
Wayne County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of 2000, the population was 26,565. The 2007 Census Estimate showed a population of 29,046. The county seat is Jesup.-History:...
.
Geography
Jesup is located at 31°36′7"N 81°53′6"W (31.601866, -81.885070).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
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, the city has a total area of 16.6 square miles (43 km²), of which, 16.5 square miles (42.7 km²) of it is land and 0.1 square mile (0.258998811 km²) of it (0.30%) is water.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 9,279 people, 2,921 households, and 2,015 families residing in the city. The population density
Population density
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was 561.2 people per square mile (216.6/km²). There were 3,469 housing units at an average density of 209.8 per square mile (81.0/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 53.97% White, 41.91% African American, 0.12% Native American, 0.70% Asian, 2.20% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 1.10% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.17% of the population.
There were 2,921 households out of which 33.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.6% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 21.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.0% were non-families. 27.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 3.09.
In the city the population was spread out with 23.2% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 33.1% from 25 to 44, 22.3% from 45 to 64, and 12.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 135.4 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $28,833, and the median income for a family was $35,955. Males had a median income of $35,191 versus $20,571 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the city was $15,144. About 19.4% of families and 21.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 30.1% of those under age 18 and 19.3% of those age 65 or over.
Government and infrastructure
The Federal Bureau of PrisonsFederal Bureau of Prisons
The Federal Bureau of Prisons is a federal law enforcement agency subdivision of the United States Department of Justice and is responsible for the administration of the federal prison system. The system also handles prisoners who committed acts considered felonies under the District of Columbia's...
operates the Federal Correctional Institution, Jesup
Federal Correctional Institution, Jesup
The Federal Correctional Institution, Jesup is a medium security facility housing male offenders in Jesup, southeast Georgia. The prison, on U.S. Route 301, is northwest of Brunswick, Georgia, southwest of Savannah, Georgia, and miles northwest of Jacksonville, Florida...
in Jesup. The United States Postal Service
United States Postal Service
The United States Postal Service is an independent agency of the United States government responsible for providing postal service in the United States...
operates the Jesup Post Office.
Wayne County School District
The Wayne County School District holds grades pre-school to grade twelve, that consists of a pre-K centre, five elementary schools, two middle schools, a high school, and an academy school. The district has 320 full-time teachers and over 5,256 students.Jesup is home to one technical school as well as one high school, Wayne County High School
Wayne County High School (Georgia)
Wayne County High School is located in Jesup, Georgia, USA, and is the only public high school in Wayne County, Georgia. This location replaced the original Wayne County High School on Orange Street and was completed in 2002...
which is located in the city limits of Jesup, Georgia. This complex replaced the original Wayne County High School on Orange Street, and was completed in 2002. The original facility is still proving its usefulness, housing the Jesup Police
Police
The police is a personification of the state designated to put in practice the enforced law, protect property and reduce civil disorder in civilian matters. Their powers include the legitimized use of force...
, Wayne County Sheriff
Sheriff
A sheriff is in principle a legal official with responsibility for a county. In practice, the specific combination of legal, political, and ceremonial duties of a sheriff varies greatly from country to country....
s Department, and The Boys and Girls Club of Wayne County, as well as the Alternative School. Also, all sporting events, excluding Basketball and Tennis, including Football, Baseball, Soccer, and Softball are held at the original Wayne County High School complex.
Train
AmtrakAmtrak
The National Railroad Passenger Corporation, doing business as Amtrak , is a government-owned corporation that was organized on May 1, 1971, to provide intercity passenger train service in the United States. "Amtrak" is a portmanteau of the words "America" and "track". It is headquartered at Union...
's Silver Meteor
Silver Meteor
The Silver Meteor is a 1389-mile passenger train route operated by Amtrak in the Silver Service brand, running from New York City, New York, south to Miami, Florida, via the Northeast Corridor to Washington, D.C., thence via Richmond, Virginia; Fayetteville, North Carolina; North Charleston, South...
passenger train stops in Jesup at the Jesup Amtrak Station
Jesup (Amtrak station)
The Jesup Amtrak station, formerly known as the Jesup Atlantic Coast Line Depot, is a train station in Jesup, Georgia, United States served by Amtrak, the national railroad passenger system...
.
Highways
United States Highways that pass through Jesup are U.S. Highway 25, U.S. Highway 84, U.S. Highway 301, U.S. Highway 341.Airport
Jesup-Wayne County Airport, also known as William A. Zorn Airport, (FAA location identifierLocation identifier
A location identifier is a symbolic representation for the name and the location of an airport, navigation aid, or weather station, and is used for manned air traffic control facilities in air traffic control, telecommunications, computer programming, weather reports, and related services.-ICAO...
: JES) is located south of town.
Notable people
Randall BramblettRandall Bramblett
Randall Bramblett is an American musician and singer-songwriter, whose career as a solo artist, session player, and touring musician, has spanned more than three decades. He has worked with such notable performers as Gregg Allman, Bonnie Raitt, Robbie Robertson, Elvin Bishop, Steve Winwood,...
-Musician.
Lindsay Scott
Lindsay Scott
Lindsay Eugene Scott is a retired American football wide receiver, who played for the University of Georgia and the New Orleans Saints. He was the 13th overall pick in the 1982 NFL Draft and played four seasons for the New Orleans Saints...
-Football Player.
Randolph Scott- Leader