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Population in 2022: 2,056 (89% urban, 11% rural).
Population change since 2000: +40.3%
Males: 942  (45.9%)
Females: 1,114  (54.1%)
Median resident age:

25.0 years
Georgia median age:

37.6 years

Zip codes: 30535.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $60,736 (it was $31,382 in 2000)
Demorest:

$60,736
GA:

$72,837

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $21,382 (it was $14,981 in 2000)

Demorest city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $213,828 (it was $81,800 in 2000)
Demorest:

$213,828
GA:

$297,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $265,252; detached houses: $293,678; townhouses or other attached units: $252,727; mobile homes: $109,153

Median gross rent in 2022: $1,193.

March 2022 cost of living index in Demorest: 82.3 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 11.1%
(11.4% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 36.5% for Black residents, 2.8% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 4.0% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Demorest, GA (2022)
    • 1,75675.3%White alone
    • 29412.6%Hispanic
    • 1767.5%Black alone
    • 502.1%Two or more races
    • 351.5%Asian alone

Races in Demorest detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Georgia and other state lists, there were 15 registered sex offenders living in Demorest, Georgia as of April 27, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Demorest is 129 to 1.


Crime rates in Demorest by year

Type

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022
Murders
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(49.2)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(51.3)		2
(91.5)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(51.9)
Robberies
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
Assaults
(per 100,000)		2
(108.3)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(47.8)		3
(143.7)		1
(47.8)		0
(0.0)		2
(91.5)		0
(0.0)		1
(46.0)		1
(51.9)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)		5
(270.7)		4
(216.1)		5
(251.6)		1
(49.2)		3
(143.3)		6
(287.4)		5
(238.8)		6
(307.5)		2
(91.5)		3
(139.1)		2
(92.0)		4
(207.6)
Thefts
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		18
(972.4)		14
(704.6)		14
(689.0)		15
(716.7)		10
(478.9)		14
(668.6)		14
(717.6)		11
(503.4)		7
(324.5)		4
(184.0)		9
(467.0)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		2
(100.7)		1
(49.2)		0
(0.0)		1
(47.9)		1
(47.8)		1
(51.3)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(46.0)		1
(51.9)
Arson
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
City-Data.com crime index40.654.053.974.348.371.856.895.3118.122.726.789.3

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

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City-data.com crime index in Demorest, GA

Crime rate in Demorest detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 10 (7 officers - 7 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

3.22
Georgia average:

2.45
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Ancestries: American (18.3%), Irish (12.5%), English (7.2%), German (4.7%), Italian (3.0%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 1400 feet

Land area: 2.27 square miles.

Population density: 904 people per square mile   (low).

Demorest, Georgia map

75 residents are foreign born (1.8% Latin America, 1.3% Asia).

This city:

3.2%
Georgia:

10.4%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,391 (0.7%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,246 (0.6%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Athens-Clarke County, GA (43.1 miles , pop. 100,266).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Atlanta, GA (74.3 miles , pop. 416,474).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (551.0 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Clarkesville, GA (1.8 miles ),
Cornelia, GA (1.9 miles ),
Mount Airy, GA (2.0 miles ),
Baldwin, GA (2.3 miles ),
Alto, GA (2.6 miles ),
Mossy Creek, GA (2.9 miles ),
Raoul, GA (2.9 miles ),
Turnerville, GA (3.1 miles )

Latitude: 34.56 N, Longitude: 83.54 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 706

Distribution of median household income in Demorest, GA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Demorest, GA in 2022
Demorest satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2019: 9 buildings, average cost: $204,900
  • 2018: 4 buildings, average cost: $195,200
  • 2017: 1 building, cost: $630,200
  • 2016: 1 building, cost: $630,200
  • 2015: 1 building, cost: $630,200
  • 2014: 1 building, cost: $630,200
  • 2013: 1 building, cost: $630,200
  • 2012: 5 buildings, average cost: $17,000
  • 2011: 5 buildings, average cost: $17,000
  • 2010: 5 buildings, average cost: $17,000
  • 2009: 6 buildings, average cost: $17,000
  • 2008: 10 buildings, average cost: $17,000
  • 2007: 15 buildings, average cost: $17,000
  • 2006: 18 buildings, average cost: $17,000
  • 2005: 19 buildings, average cost: $17,000
  • 2004: 17 buildings, average cost: $17,000
  • 2003: 50 buildings, average cost: $121,800
  • 2002: 46 buildings, average cost: $121,800
  • 2001: 11 buildings, average cost: $51,000
  • 2000: 10 buildings, average cost: $51,000
  • 1999: 11 buildings, average cost: $51,000
  • 1998: 10 buildings, average cost: $51,000
  • 1997: 10 buildings, average cost: $51,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Demorest, GA residents
Average permit cost in Demorest, GA
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.1%
Georgia:

2.9%
Population change in the 1990s: +302 (+26.0%).
Most common industries in Demorest, GA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (25.6%)
  • Construction (7.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.2%)
  • Health care (6.6%)
  • Public administration (5.2%)
  • Textile mills & textile products (3.7%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (3.2%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Educational services (16.9%)
  • Construction (12.3%)
  • Public administration (7.7%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (6.0%)
  • Furniture & related product manufacturing (5.2%)
  • Metal & metal products (5.2%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.9%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (35.6%)
  • Health care (13.5%)
  • Accommodation & food services (9.9%)
  • Textile mills & textile products (3.3%)
  • Finance & insurance (3.3%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (2.6%)
  • Used merchandise, gift, novelty, souvenir, other miscellaneous stores (2.6%)
Most common occupations in Demorest, GA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6.1%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.5%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (4.4%)
  • Entertainers and performers, sports, and related workers (3.8%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (3.7%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (3.5%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (3.4%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Entertainers and performers, sports, and related workers (5.7%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (5.4%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (4.9%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.9%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.3%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.3%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (4.3%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (13.2%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (9.6%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (6.6%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (5.9%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (4.6%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.0%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (4.0%)

Average climate in Demorest, Georgia

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI SO2 Ozone PM2.5 Pb
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 90.4. This is worse than average.

City:

90.4
U.S.:

72.6
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2019 was 0.0756. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 23.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.0756
U.S.:

1.5147
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2018 was 36.8. This is about average. Closest monitor was 24.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

36.8
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 11.5. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 24.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

11.5
U.S.:

8.1
Lead Level

Lead (Pb) [µg/m3] level in 2008 was 0.00281. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 23.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.00281
U.S.:

0.00931

Tornado activity:

Demorest-area historical tornado activity is near Georgia state average. It is 26% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 11/15/1989, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 5.0 miles away from the Demorest city center injured 3 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 3/20/1998, a category F3 tornado 9.2 miles away from the city center killed 12 people and injured 171 people and caused $20 million in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Demorest-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Georgia state average. It is 45% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/2/1974 at 08:52:09, a magnitude 4.9 (4.3 MB, 4.9 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 77.1 miles away from the city center
On 4/29/2003 at 08:59:39, a magnitude 4.9 (4.4 MB, 4.6 MW, 4.9 LG) earthquake occurred 118.9 miles away from the city center
On 11/30/1973 at 07:48:41, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 MB, 4.6 ML) earthquake occurred 88.6 miles away from Demorest center
On 8/9/2020 at 12:07:37, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 4.7 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 191.0 miles away from Demorest center
On 4/29/2003 at 08:59:39, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MW, Depth: 12.3 mi) earthquake occurred 119.0 miles away from Demorest center
On 7/27/1980 at 18:52:21, a magnitude 5.2 (5.1 MB, 4.7 MS, 5.0 UK, 5.2 UK) earthquake occurred 252.8 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Habersham County (14) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 9
Emergencies Declared: 4

Causes of natural disasters: Winter Storms: 5, Floods: 4, Storms: 4, Hurricanes: 3, Tornadoes: 3, Drought: 1, Snowfall: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Demorest topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Demorest:

  • HABERSHAM COUNTY MEDICAL CTR (Government - Hospital District or Authority, provides emergency services, 541 HISTORIC HIGHWAY 441-NORTH)
  • HABERSHAM HOME (HIGHWAY 441 NORTH, BOX 37)
  • FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE HABERSHAM (735 N HISTORIC HWY 441)
  • HCMC HOME CARE (1040 HISTORIC HWY 441 NORTH SUITES C AND D)

Amtrak station near Demorest:

  • 13 miles: TOCCOA (47 N. ALEXANDER ST.) . Services: enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service.

College/University in Demorest:

  • Piedmont College (Full-time enrollment: 2,251; Location: 165 Central Ave; Private, not-for-profit; Website: www.piedmont.edu; Offers Doctor's degree)

Other colleges/universities with over 2000 students near Demorest:

  • Brenau University (about 25 miles; Gainesville, GA; Full-time enrollment: 2,341)
  • University of North Georgia (about 26 miles; Dahlonega, GA; FT enrollment: 12,445)
  • Lanier Technical College (about 30 miles; Oakwood, GA; FT enrollment: 2,435)
  • Clemson University (about 42 miles; Clemson, SC; FT enrollment: 20,131)
  • Athens Technical College (about 42 miles; Athens, GA; FT enrollment: 3,204)
  • Tri-County Technical College (about 44 miles; Pendleton, SC; FT enrollment: 5,174)
  • University of Georgia (about 44 miles; Athens, GA; FT enrollment: 32,679)

Public elementary/middle schools in Demorest:

  • DEMOREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 505, Location: 3116 DEMOREST MOUNT AIRY HWY, Grades: KG-5)
  • FAIRVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 367, Location: 2925 CANNON BRIDGE RD, Grades: KG-5)
  • WILBANKS MIDDLE SCHOOL (Location: 3115 DEMOREST MOUNT AIRY HWY, Grades: 6-8)
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Points of interest:

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Notable location: Demorest Volunteer Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Church in Demorest: Demorest Baptist Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemetery: Yonah Memorial Gardens (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Reservoir: Demorest Lake (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Creek: Camp Creek (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Park in Demorest: Demorest Commercial Historic District (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Birthplace of: Johnny Mize - Baseball player and coach.

Habersham County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Demorest and their reported violations in the past:

DEMOREST (Population served: 13,965, Purch surface water):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R - In OCT-01-2008, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (MAR-10-2009), St Violation/Reminder Notice (MAR-10-2009), St Compliance achieved (SEP-01-2011)
  • Monitoring, Repeat Major (TCR) - In JUL-2005, Contaminant: Coliform (TCR). Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (AUG-23-2005), St Public Notif requested (AUG-23-2005)
  • One regular monitoring violation
Average household size:
This city:

2.2 people
Georgia:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

57.8%
Whole state:

68.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

5.8%
Whole state:

5.9%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.8% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.3% of all households
434 people in college/university student housing in 2010
311 people in college dormitories (includes college quarters off campus) in 2000
100 people in nursing homes in 2000

For population 15 years and over in Demorest:

Marital status in Demorest, GA
  • Never married: 47.0%
  • Now married: 33.3%
  • Separated: 0.2%
  • Widowed: 7.9%
  • Divorced: 11.5%

For population 25 years and over in Demorest:

  • High school or higher: 91.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 28.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 12.4%
  • Unemployed: 14.4%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 16.5 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

11.8
Georgia average:

12.2

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Demorest
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Demorest, GA (based on Habersham County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant20,24768
Mainline Protestant3,10314
Catholic3,0281
Other6492
None16,014-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 7
Habersham County:

1.66 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.91 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2
Habersham County:

0.47 / 10,000 pop.
Georgia:

0.86 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 31
Here:

7.36 / 10,000 pop.
Georgia:

5.12 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 29
Here:

6.88 / 10,000 pop.
Georgia:

7.41 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

10.6%
Georgia:

10.4%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

25.9%
State:

27.8%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

19.7%
Georgia:

14.6%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Here:

49.4%
Georgia:

48.9%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Here:

47.3%
State:

46.5%

Average BMI:
Here:

27.8
State:

28.9

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

21.1%
State:

20.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

10.4%
State:

10.8%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

7.0
Georgia:

6.7

Overweight people:
Demorest:

30.1%
Georgia:

33.5%

General health condition:
Here:

56.2%
Georgia:

56.2%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

78.7%
Georgia:

80.8%

More about Health and Nutrition of Demorest, GA Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Water Supply 12$36,912$36,9120$0
Police Protection - Officers 7$28,502$48,8611$142
Financial Administration 5$16,594$39,8260$0
Firefighters 4$13,458$40,3745$8,560
Streets and Highways 3$7,582$30,3280$0
Sewerage 1$3,654$43,8480$0
Solid Waste Management 1$2,759$33,1080$0
Totals for Government 33$109,461$39,8046$8,702

Demorest government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $1,216,000 ($591.44)
    Sewerage: $951,000 ($462.55)
    Police Protection: $673,000 ($327.33)
    Central Staff Services: $364,000 ($177.04)
    Regular Highways: $178,000 ($86.58)
    Local Fire Protection: $106,000 ($51.56)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Water Utilities: $129,000 ($62.74)
    Sewerage: $86,000 ($41.83)
    General Public Building: $12,000 ($5.84)
    Regular Highways: $7,000 ($3.40)
    Police Protection: $6,000 ($2.92)
    Local Fire Protection: $1,000 ($0.49)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $1,017,000 ($494.65)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $300,000 ($145.91)

Demorest government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $1,613,000 ($784.53)
    Solid Waste Management: $110,000 ($53.50)
    Other: $38,000 ($18.48)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $238,000 ($115.76)
    Fines and Forfeits: $67,000 ($32.59)
    Royalties: $9,000 ($4.38)
    Interest Earnings: $5,000 ($2.43)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $1,590,000 ($773.35)
  • Tax - Property: $516,000 ($250.97)
    Public Utilities Sales: $101,000 ($49.12)
    Alcoholic Beverage Sales: $21,000 ($10.21)
    Other License: $9,000 ($4.38)
    Occupation and Business License - Other: $5,000 ($2.43)
    Other: $4,000 ($1.95)

Demorest government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $6,363,000 ($3094.84)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $6,225,000 ($3027.72)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $138,000 ($67.12)

Demorest government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $637,000 ($309.82)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $788,000 ($383.27)

Businesses in Demorest, GA

  • Jones New York: 1
  • SONIC Drive-In: 1
  • U-Haul: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in Demorest:

  • WCHM (1490 AM; 1 kW; CLARKESVILLE, GA; Owner: BRIAN ROTHELL)
  • WCON (1450 AM; 1 kW; CORNELIA, GA; Owner: HABERSHAM BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WDUN (550 AM; 10 kW; GAINESVILLE, GA; Owner: JWJ PROPERTIRS, INC.)
  • WLET (1420 AM; 5 kW; TOCCOA, GA; Owner: TOCCOA FALLS COLLEGE)
  • WCNN (680 AM; 50 kW; NORTH ATLANTA, GA; Owner: DICKEY BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WLFJ (660 AM; daytime; 50 kW; GREENVILLE, SC; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WLBA (1130 AM; daytime; 10 kW; GAINESVILLE, GA)
  • WSB (750 AM; 50 kW; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WGST (640 AM; 50 kW; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WDGR (1210 AM; daytime; 10 kW; DAHLONEGA, GA; Owner: SMALL TOWN RADIO OF GEORGIA, INC.)
  • WCSZ (1070 AM; 50 kW; SANS SOUCI, SC; Owner: WHYZ RADIO, L.P.)
  • WGUN (1010 AM; 50 kW; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: WGUN, INC.)
  • WFTD (1080 AM; daytime; 50 kW; MARIETTA, GA; Owner: PRIETO ENTERPRISES, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Demorest:

  • WCON-FM (99.3 FM; CORNELIA, GA; Owner: HABERSHAM BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WAZX-FM (101.9 FM; CLEVELAND, GA; Owner: WAZX-FM, INC)
  • WMJE (102.9 FM; CLARKESVILLE, GA; Owner: JWJ PROPERTIES, INC.)
  • WPPR (88.3 FM; DEMOREST, GA; Owner: GEORGIA PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION)
  • WNGC (106.1 FM; TOCCOA, GA; Owner: SOUTHERN BROADCASTING OF PENSACOLA, INC)
  • WRAF (90.9 FM; TOCCOA FALLS, GA; Owner: TOCCOA FALLS COLLEGE)
  • WHEL (105.1 FM; HELEN, GA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WRBN (104.1 FM; CLAYTON, GA; Owner: SUTTON RADIOCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WFQS (91.3 FM; FRANKLIN, NC; Owner: WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA PUBLIC RADIO)
  • WFOX (97.1 FM; GAINESVILLE, GA; Owner: COX RADIO, INC.)
  • WBTS (95.5 FM; ATHENS, GA; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WTFH (89.9 FM; HELEN, GA; Owner: TOCCOA FALLS COLLEGE)
  • WYAY (106.7 FM; GAINESVILLE, GA; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WCVP-FM (95.9 FM; ROBBINSVILLE, NC; Owner: CHEROKEE BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WHZT (98.1 FM; SENECA, SC; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • W269AY (101.7 FM; HIGHLANDS, NC; Owner: WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA PUBLIC RADIO)
  • WFSH-FM (104.7 FM; ATHENS, GA; Owner: SOUTH TEXAS BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • W237AR (95.3 FM; HAZELWOOD, ETC., NC; Owner: WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA PUBLIC RADIO)
  • W277AL (103.3 FM; HIGHLANDS, NC; Owner: CHARISMA RADIO CORPORATION)
  • WHLC (104.5 FM; HIGHLANDS, NC; Owner: CHARISMA RADIO CORP.)

TV broadcast stations around Demorest:

  • W50AB (Channel 50; HIAWASSEE, GA; Owner: GEORGIA PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION)
  • WNEG-TV (Channel 32; TOCCOA, GA; Owner: MEDIA GENERAL BROADCASTING OF SO. CAROLINA HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • W22AC (Channel 22; HARTWELL & ROYSTON, GA; Owner: GEORGIA PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION)
  • Demorest, Georgia
  • Fatal accident count9
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents14
  • Fatal accidents involving drunk persons:1
  • Fatalities9
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents24
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents0
  • Georgia average
  • Fatal accident count11089
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents17212
  • Fatal accidents involving drunk persons3156
  • Fatalities12170
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents27195
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents1647
See more detailed statistics of Demorest fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 17Number of bridges
  • 161ft / 48.8mTotal length
  • $9,508,000Total costs
  • 134,624Total average daily traffic
  • 4,674Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Demorest, GA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11920-1929
  • 11930-1939
  • 11940-1949
  • 21950-1959
  • 21970-1979
  • 11980-1989
  • 51990-1999
  • 12000-2009
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Demorest, GA

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

35 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Demorest)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

5
  • Mill Pump Sta Habersham Mills Rd (Lat: 34.595389 Lon: -83.561000), Type: Pole, Structure height: 6 m, Call Sign: WPJR968,
    Assigned Frequencies: 173.262 MHz, Grant Date: 09/30/1996, Expiration Date: 09/30/2001, Cancellation Date: 03/03/2002, Certifier: Juanita Crumley, Registrant: Ericsson Inc, 2970 Clairmont Rd Ste 825, Atlanta, GA 30329, Fax: (404) 636-1518

  • Hwy 441 At Habersham County Hospital (Lat: 34.580944 Lon: -83.537389), Call Sign: KNGG769,
    Assigned Frequencies: 155.265 MHz, 155.340 MHz, 157.450 MHz, Grant Date: 01/10/2023, Expiration Date: 04/07/2033, Registrant: Habersham County, 175 Eoc Drive, Cornelia, GA 30531, Phone: (706) 525-1819, Fax: (706) 778-1921, Email:

  • Habersham Co. Hospital, Highway 441, South (Lat: 34.580278 Lon: -83.536944), Type: Building, Structure height: 6 m, Call Sign: WPVL428,
    Assigned Frequencies: 465.000 MHz, Grant Date: 07/09/2002, Expiration Date: 07/09/2012, Cancellation Date: 09/08/2012, Certifier: John Martin Mr., Registrant: Habersham County Medical Center, 541 Hwy 441 North, Demorest, GA 30535, Phone: (706) 754-2161, Fax: (706) 754-4067, Email:

  • Lat: 34.576111 Lon: -83.539444, Call Sign: WQIJ659,
    Assigned Frequencies: 457.150 MHz, Grant Date: 02/28/2018, Expiration Date: 02/28/2028, Certifier: Juanita Crumley, Registrant: City Of Demorest, 546 Georgia Street, Demorest, GA 30535, Phone: (706) 778-4202, Fax: (706) 776-6316, Email:

  • The Torch L/S, 800 Cannon Bridge Road (Lat: 34.546500 Lon: -83.554389), Type: Bant, Structure height: 2 m, Overall height: 7 m, Call Sign: WQTU337,
    Assigned Frequencies: 451.037 MHz, Grant Date: 04/14/2014, Expiration Date: 04/14/2024, Certifier: Juanita Crumley, Registrant: National License, 12591 Brompton Road, Carmel, IN 46033, Phone: (317) 564-8018, Fax: (317) 564-8335, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

7
  • CLARKSVILLE, Piedmont College Golf Course Golf Course Rd (Lat: 34.565472 Lon: -83.522083), Type: Tower, Structure height: 85.9 m, Overall height: 89.6 m, Call Sign: WMT582,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11245.0 MHz, 6392.44 MHz, 10642.5 MHz, 6256.54 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, Grant Date: 01/25/2011, Expiration Date: 02/01/2021, Cancellation Date: 04/11/2014, Registrant: Verizon Wireless, 1120 Sanctuary Pkwy, #150 Gasa5reg, Alpharetta, GA 30009-7630, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Fax: (770) 797-1036, Email:

  • N DEMOREST, 3116 Demorest Mt. Airy Hwy (Lat: 34.562028 Lon: -83.528778), Type: Tower, Structure height: 36.6 m, Call Sign: WPSD910, Licensee ID: L00278143,
    Assigned Frequencies: 23075.0 MHz, 23475.0 MHz, 23575.0 MHz, 23125.0 MHz, 23325.0 MHz, 23375.0 MHz, 23525.0 MHz, 23025.0 MHz, 23175.0 MHz, 23225.0 MHz, 23275.0 MHz, 23425.0 MHz, Grant Date: 03/23/2001, Expiration Date: 03/23/2011, Cancellation Date: 05/28/2011, Certifier: Wesley L Taylor, Registrant: Habersham County Schools, 132 W. Stanford Mill Rd., Clarkesville, GA 30523, Phone: (706) 754-2118, Fax: (706) 754-9602, Email:

  • FAIRVIEW, 901 Fairview School Road (Lat: 34.599250 Lon: -83.613500), Type: Tower, Structure height: 30.5 m, Call Sign: WPSD913, Licensee ID: L00278143,
    Assigned Frequencies: 23575.0 MHz, Grant Date: 03/23/2001, Expiration Date: 03/23/2011, Cancellation Date: 05/28/2011, Certifier: Wesley L Taylor, Registrant: Habersham County Schools, 132 W. Stanford Mill Rd., Clarkesville, GA 30523, Phone: (706) 754-2118, Fax: (706) 754-9602, Email:

  • DEMOREST, 250 Alabama Street (Lat: 34.562861 Lon: -83.547389), Type: Tower, Structure height: 36.6 m, Call Sign: WPSD918, Licensee ID: L00278143,
    Assigned Frequencies: 21875.0 MHz, Grant Date: 03/23/2001, Expiration Date: 03/23/2011, Cancellation Date: 05/28/2011, Certifier: Wesley L Taylor, Registrant: Habersham County Schools, 132 W. Stanford Mill Rd., Clarkesville, GA 30523, Phone: (706) 754-2118, Fax: (706) 754-9602, Email:

  • AT72XC080, Golf Course Rd (Lat: 34.565472 Lon: -83.522083), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 85.9 m, Overall height: 89.6 m, Call Sign: WQQY911,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11345.0 MHz, 11545.0 MHz, 11425.0 MHz, 11345.0 MHz, 11545.0 MHz, 11425.0 MHz, 11345.0 MHz, 11545.0 MHz, 11425.0 MHz, 11345.0 MHz... (+8 more), Grant Date: 03/28/2013, Expiration Date: 03/28/2023, Cancellation Date: 03/27/2023, Certifier: Jenny Knopf, Registrant: T-Mobile Usa, Inc., 12920 Se 38th St, Bellevue, WA 98006, Phone: (425) 383-8401, Fax: (425) 383-4840, Email:

  • Demorest Elem School, Lat: 34.561944 Lon: -83.528611, Type: Ltower, Structure height: 15.2 m, Call Sign: WQST869,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 11/14/2013, Expiration Date: 11/14/2023, Cancellation Date: 11/22/2023, Certifier: Michael Foor, Registrant: Georgia Communications Corporation, 6135 State Highway 115, Clarkesville, GA 30523, Phone: (706) 770-2022, Fax: (866) 293-5861, Email:

  • CLARKESVILLE, Golf Course Rd (Lat: 34.565472 Lon: -83.522083), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 85.9 m, Overall height: 89.6 m, Call Sign: WRJJ713,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11225.0 MHz, 11265.0 MHz, 11225.0 MHz, 11265.0 MHz, 11225.0 MHz, 11265.0 MHz, 11225.0 MHz, 11265.0 MHz, 11225.0 MHz, 11265.0 MHz, Grant Date: 09/11/2020, Expiration Date: 09/11/2030, Certifier: Christophe Le Scanve, Registrant: Cellco Partnership, 5055 North Point Pkwy, Np2ne Network Engineering, Alpharetta, GA 30022, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

38 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Demorest)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

2
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 172I (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 35716, N35716, N-35716, Serial Number: 17256930, Year manufactured: 1968, Airworthiness Date: 05/20/1968, Certificate Issue Date: 11/06/2014
    Registrant (Individual): Clarence K Black, 260 Red Plum Knl, Demorest, GA 30535
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 172K (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (4 Cycle)
    N-Number: 46567, N46567, N-46567, Serial Number: 17257355, Year manufactured: 1968, Airworthiness Date: 09/21/1968, Certificate Issue Date: 08/14/2020
    Registrant (Individual): Seth W Ward, 436 Ansley Rd, Demorest, GA 30535

2007 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2007 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 26. The highest number of fire incidents - 53 took place in 2015, and the least - 0 in 2009. The data has an increasing trend.
    Fire incident types in Demorest, GA When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Structure Fires (44.7%), and Outside Fires (41.5%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Demorest, GA
    • 13944.7%Structure Fires
    • 12941.5%Outside Fires
    • 3912.5%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 41.3%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Demorest, GA
Most common first names in Demorest, GA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
William4877.7 years
John4175.1 years
James4072.4 years
Mary3578.9 years
Robert3274.2 years
Charles1475.5 years
George1375.5 years
Ruby1181.9 years
Ethel1178.5 years
Grace1077.1 years
Most common last names in Demorest, GA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Smith3580.3 years
Allen2477.2 years
Taylor1979.4 years
Mote1771.1 years
Elrod1771.1 years
Palmer1580.3 years
Williams1569.2 years
Davis1577.5 years
Sosebee1479.9 years
Wilson1469.1 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Demorest, GA
  • 69.4%Electricity
  • 28.6%Utility gas
  • 2.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Demorest, GA
  • 88.1%Electricity
  • 9.1%Utility gas
  • 2.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Demorest compared to Georgia state average:

  • Black race population percentage below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage above state average.
  • Median age significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage below state average.
  • Number of rooms per house below state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly above state average.

Demorest on our top lists:

  • #71 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in Thailand (population 500+)"
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