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Ideal

Georgia · 407 residents · 1.144 sq mi
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Ideal has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,833. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 111 residents. 5% 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 $55,600. With a median age of 56.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 66% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 56.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
5% 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

407
−21%since 2000
from 518 in 2000
1990 – 2025
356 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 453 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
56.2
+31%since 2000
from 43.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 19902024
2713935156377591990201020202024Ideal
2024718
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$20,833
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $16,538 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
$9,961
+3%since 2000
from $9,712 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
5.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
67.9%
+36.8 ptssince 2000
from 31.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance7.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade2.9%
US avg: 10%
Information1.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$55,600
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
$659
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $313 in 2000
US average: $1,124
64.8%
−12.2 ptssince 2000
from 77.0% in 2000
35.2% rent
2.7
+37%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic32.2%(167)
Black66.2%(343)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score55.6%(288)
2020
White, non-Hispanic27.8%(113)
Black66.3%(270)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(2)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0.4%(2)
Diversity Score53.7%(219)
54
−3%since 2000
from 56 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

5.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
52.9%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 46.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
0.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.8 min
−30%since 2000
from 18.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
75.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 74.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
10.1%
−12.5 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

9.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 11.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
32.9%
−15.0 ptssince 2011
from 47.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
14.6%
−35.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

30.5%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.3% in 2009
69.5%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
7.7%
−66.2 ptssince 2013
from 73.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ideal, Georgia?

Ideal, Georgia has about 407 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ideal, Georgia?

The typical household in Ideal, Georgia earns about $20,833 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ideal, Georgia expensive?

In Ideal, Georgia, the median home is worth about $55,600, and the typical rent is about $659 a month.

How educated are people in Ideal, Georgia?

About 5.0% of adults age 25 and over in Ideal, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ideal, Georgia?

About 67.9% of people in Ideal, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ideal, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Ideal, Georgia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 127 residents, a change of about -24 percent over that period.

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

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