Jesup, Georgia
Jesup: county seat of Wayne County, Georgia, United States
About
Jesup is a city located in the county of Wayne in the U.S. state of Georgia. Its population at the 2010 census was 10,214 and a population density of 237 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 9,847 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Jesup
| Population | 9,847 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Georgia (United States) |
| County | Wayne County |
| Postal code | 31500–31599 |
| Phone Area Codes | 912 |
| Area | 43.07 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 31.6079,-81.8863 |
| Altitude | 95 feet / 29 meters |
| Capital city | Jesup is capital of Wayne County |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 13:36:26 (12th April 2026) |
| Density | 229 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -3.73% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 83℉ Patchy Fog then Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Jesup is located at 31°36'28"N 81°53'11"W (31.6078500, -81.8863400).
Jesup map
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Weather
Patchy fog before 9am. Sunny, with a high near 83.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Jesup decreased by 3.73% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 10,214 | - | census |
| 2011 | 10,245 | 0.3% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 10,231 | -0.14% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 10,158 | -0.72% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 10,158 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 9,431 | -7.71% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 9,964 | 5.35% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 9,730 | -2.4% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 9,804 | 0.75% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 9,841 | 0.38% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 9,847 | 0.06% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Jesup
1GRIFFIN RIDGE WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA
Cypress, Jesup, GA 31545, United States View details
2altamaha river expeditions
858 Riverside Dr, Jesup, GA 31545, United States View details
Phone: +19122943604 | Website available
3Little Red Caboose and Railroad Section House
101 E Cherry St, Jesup, GA 31546, United States View details
Phone: +19124273233 | Website available
Where to Eat in Jesup
1Huddle House
901 S 1st St, Jesup, GA 31545, United States View details
Phone: +19124273999 | Website available
2Pizza Inn Buffet
1003 Sunset Blvd, Jesup, GA 31545, United States View details
Phone: +19123852165 | Website available
3Surcheros Fresh Mex
480 W Cherry St, Jesup, GA 31545, United States View details
Phone: +19125590488 | Website available
4KFC
995 S 1st St, Jesup, GA 31545, United States View details
Phone: +19124279397 | Website available
5Waffle House
1099 N 1st St, Jesup, GA 31545, United States View details
Phone: +19125307612 | Website available
Where to Stay in Jesup
1Days Inn by Wyndham Jesup
1096 Express Ln, Jesup, GA 31545, United States View details
Phone: +19124272980 | Website available
Services and Civic Places in Jesup
1Jesup City Manager
162 E Cherry St, Jesup, GA 31546 View details
Phone: +19124271313 | Website available
2City Clerk
162 E Cherry St, Jesup, GA 31546 View details
Phone: +19124271313 | Website available
3Jesup City Garage
447 NW Broad St, Jesup, GA 31545 View details
Phone: +19124271348
4Usda office
1933 Sunset Blvd, Jesup, GA 31545, United States View details
Website available
People born in Jesup (17)
People born in Jesup, including football player David Hendrix, football player Donny Green, Episcopal priest Ed Bacon, .
More notable people
- Eric Carter (Canadian football player) he was born in 23/01/1969
- Ken Edenfield (American baseball player) he was born in 18/03/1967
- Len Hauss (American football player, offensive lineman, center) he was born in 11/07/1942
- Lindsay Scott (American football player) he was born in 06/12/1960
- Ray Ogden (American gridiron footballer (1942-2019)) he was born in 02/09/1942
- Ward B. Pafford (President of the University of West Georgia) he was born in 25/10/1911
- David Larson (American swimmer, Olympic gold medalist, former world record-holder) he was born in 25/06/1959
- Tre' Jackson (American football player) he was born in 14/12/1992
- Erwin C. Surrency (Academic journal editor) he was born in 01/01/1924
- Tasha Cobbs (American urban contemporary gospel singer) she was born in 07/07/1981
- Blanche Cobb she was born in 08/09/1900
- John Donaldson (American gridiron football player (1925-2018)) he was born in 22/08/1925
- T. Y. McGill (American football player) he was born in 23/11/1992
- John Warren (American football player) he was born in 08/11/1960
Nearby Transit Stations (2)
Rail and bus stations connected to Jesup, GA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| JSP | Jesup | 176 Northwest Broad Street | RAIL |
| SAV | Savannah | 2611 Seaboard Coastline Drive | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Jesup.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Jesu Post Office | Jesup (GA) | 31546 |
Other places with the same name (1)
- Jesup, Iowa city in the United States with a population of 2,711 people.
Other cities in Wayne County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Wayne County , GA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Screven | 771 | City in Screven County, Georgia, United States |
| Odum | 504 | Human settlement in Wayne County, Georgia, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Jesup distances to largest Georgia cities