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Fort Oglethorpe

Georgia · 9,263 residents · 13.899 sq mi
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Fort Oglethorpe has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,108. Population has grown 33% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $117,500. Households here earn about 31% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,263
+33%since 2000
from 6,940 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
666 / sq mi
+33%since 2000
from 499 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.9
+2%since 2000
from 38.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,108
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,095 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,630
+21%since 2000
from $16,288 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 17.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.422
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services13.1%
US avg: 7%
Information11.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade10.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration9.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance9.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$117,500
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$603
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $458 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
32.2%
−22.9 ptssince 2000
from 55.1% in 2000
48.8% rent
Vacancy rate
10.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.3%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 29.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 41.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.4
+39%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(6,428)
Black2.3%(162)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(98)
Asian2%(138)
Other0%
Diversity Score14%(972)
2010
White, non-Hispanic87.6%(8,111)
Black4.6%(425)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(246)
Asian2.6%(243)
Other1%(91)
Diversity Score25.6%(2,369)
Diversity Score
26
+83%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.9%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 72.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.5 min
+62%since 2000
from 12.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 85.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.4%
−27.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
55.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
4.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.4%
−33.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia?

Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia has about 9,263 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia?

The typical household in Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia earns about $34,108 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia expensive?

In Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia, the median home is worth about $117,500, and the typical rent is about $603 a month.

How educated are people in Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia?

About 15.8% of adults age 25 and over in Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia?

About 18.5% of people in Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,323 residents, a change of about 56 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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