Allenhurst is a city in Liberty County, Georgia, United States. It is a part of the Hinesville-Fort Stewart metropolitan statistical area. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 816.

History

Allenhurst was platted in 1910 by B. H. Allen, the proprietor of a local sawmill. A post office has been in operation since 1909.

Geography

Allenhurst is located at 31°46′53″N 81°36′30″W / 31.78139°N 81.60833°W / 31.78139; -81.60833 (31.781311, -81.608470).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.1 square miles (2.8 km), of which 1.1 square miles (2.8 km) is land and 0.88% is water.

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1970	230		—
1980	606		163.5%
1990	594		−2.0%
2000	788		32.7%
2010	695		−11.8%
2020	816		17.4%
U.S. Decennial Census 1850-1870 1880 1890-1910 1920-1930 1930-1940 1940-1950 1960-19801980-2000

In 2020, its population was 816.

Government and infrastructure

The United States Postal Service operates the Allenhurst Post Office. The current Mayor of Allenhurst is James Willis.

Education

The Liberty County School District operates public schools that serve Allenhurst.