Stephens, Georgia facts for kids

Stephens is a small community located in Oglethorpe County, Georgia, USA. It's not a city with its own government, but rather an unincorporated community. In 2010, about 1,035 people lived in the area served by Stephens' post office. You can find Stephens along State Route 77, between the towns of Maxeys and Lexington. It's also where Salem Road crosses State Route 77, leading to more rural areas.

History of Stephens, Georgia

Stephens used to be known by a different name: "Antioch." The community was later named after Alexander Stephens (1812–1883). He was an important political figure who served as the Vice President of the Confederate States of America.

Today, there isn't much left of the old community center. A railroad track that once ran through Stephens was removed in 2000. Now, you might see a few empty buildings, including a convenience store that recently closed. However, the area's ZIP code still covers most of southern Oglethorpe County.

Where is Stephens Located?

Stephens is found at these coordinates: 33 degrees, 48 minutes, 0 seconds North (latitude) and 83 degrees, 10 minutes, 0 seconds West (longitude). This means it's in the northern hemisphere and west of the Prime Meridian.

Who Lives in Stephens?

In 2010, the community of Stephens had 1,035 people living there. These people lived in 378 households, and 269 of these were families.

Population Details

• About 66.6% of the people were White.
• Around 24.7% were African American.
• A small number, 0.2%, were Asian.
• About 6.7% were from other races.
• Around 1.4% were from two or more races.
• About 10.3% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.

Households and Families

• About 27.5% of households had children under 18 living with them.
• More than half, 51.6%, were married couples living together.
• About 11.4% had a female head of household with no husband present.
• Around 28.8% were not families.
• About 24.9% of all households had only one person living there.
• Around 11.9% had someone aged 65 or older living alone.
• The average household had about 2.74 people.
• The average family had about 3.28 people.

Age Groups

The population in Stephens was spread out across different age groups:

• About 24.7% were under 18 years old.
• Around 10.1% were between 18 and 24 years old.
• About 19.6% were between 25 and 44 years old.
• Around 30.0% were between 45 and 64 years old.
• About 15.6% were 65 years old or older.

The average age in Stephens was 40.5 years.

Income Information

• The average income for a household in the area was $36,115.
• For families, the average income was $44,750.
• The average income per person in the area was $15,655.
• About 13.9% of families and 19.4% of the total population lived below the poverty line. This included 13.3% of those under 18 and 20.6% of those aged 65 or older.