Demorest, Georgia

Demorest (/ˈdɛmərɪst/ DEM-ə-rist) is a city in Habersham County, Georgia, United States. The population was 2,022 at the 2020 census, up from 1,823 at the 2010 census, and 1,465 at the 2000 census. It is the home of Piedmont University.

Demorest, Georgia
Location in Habersham County and the state of Georgia
Coordinates: 34°33′54″N 83°32′33″W
CountryUnited States
StateGeorgia
CountyHabersham
FoundedNovember 13, 1889
Government
  TypeCouncil - Manager
  MayorJerry Harkness
  City ManagerMark Musselwhite
Area
  Total2.27 sq mi (5.88 km2)
  Land2.24 sq mi (5.81 km2)
  Water0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2)
Elevation
1,312 ft (400 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total2,022
  Density901.47/sq mi (348.05/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP codes
30535, 30544
Area code706
FIPS code13-22304
GNIS feature ID2404215
Websitewww.cityofdemorest.org
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