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Fort Oglethorpe

Georgia · 10,423 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 $40,564. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 50% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $133,500. Households here earn about 34% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,423
+50%since 2000
from 6,940 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
750 / sq mi
+50%since 2000
from 499 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.6
+14%since 2000
from 38.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K7K8K10K11K1990201020202024Fort Oglethorpe
202410K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,564
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,095 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,605
+57%since 2000
from $16,288 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.7%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.5%
−6.0 ptssince 2000
from 17.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information21.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade13.2%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade11.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$133,500
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$643
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $458 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
52.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 55.1% in 2000
47.3% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+33%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.7%(8,619)
Black5.4%(568)
Hispanic / Latino3%(314)
Asian3.2%(337)
Other6.9%(722)
Diversity Score40.5%(4,226)
Diversity Score
41
+189%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.2%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.1%
+17.8 ptssince 2000
from 72.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.1%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.1 min
+59%since 2000
from 12.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 85.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
14.9%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.4%
−5.0 ptssince 2011
from 10.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.2%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 55.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.1%
−26.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.6%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
57.4%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.2%
−77.6 ptssince 2013
from 86.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia?

Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia has about 10,423 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia earns about $40,564 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 $133,500, and the typical rent is about $643 a month.

How educated are people in Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia?

About 19.2% 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 11.5% 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 4,483 residents, a change of about 75 percent over that period.

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

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