CensusEasy
CITY · 2020 ACS

Oglethorpe

Georgia · 995 residents · 2.006 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Compare
The short version

Oglethorpe has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,043. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 205 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $49,900. With a median age of 44.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 67% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
995
−17%since 2000
from 1,200 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
496 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 598 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.1
+23%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7631K1K2K2K1990201020202024Oglethorpe
2024869
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$20,043
−42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,875 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,232
+4%since 2000
from $13,673 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
5.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
35.4%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 23.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade23.3%
US avg: 10%
Information6.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing4.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance0.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
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

Median home value
$49,900
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$545
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $365 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
53.5%
−10.6 ptssince 2000
from 64.0% in 2000
46.5% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+40%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Oglethorpe on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic27.3%(328)
Black70.2%(842)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(10)
Asian0.8%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score52.8%(633)
2020
White, non-Hispanic22.3%(222)
Black68.8%(685)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(53)
Asian0.9%(9)
Other0.6%(6)
Diversity Score56.5%(562)
Diversity Score
56
+7%since 2000
from 53 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
71.3%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 63.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.9%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.5 min
+15%since 2000
from 17.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
61.6%
−20.1 ptssince 2009
from 81.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.7%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
−5.2 ptssince 2011
from 9.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 52.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
9.6%
−54.8 ptssince 2009
from 64.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.3%
−11.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Female
59.7%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.2%
−65.7 ptssince 2013
from 82.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Oglethorpe

Southport
Pop 873
Waldo
Pop 814
Solana
Pop 948
Jennings
Pop 766
Places similar to Oglethorpe
Head to head

Compare Oglethorpe to nearby cities

OGLETHORPE VS
Americus
Income$39,176+95%
Home value$107,500+115%
Population15,617+1535%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
OGLETHORPE VS
Fort Valley
Income$50,283+151%
Home value$127,100+155%
Population9,220+865%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
OGLETHORPE VS
Perry
Income$76,909+284%
Home value$225,300+352%
Population25,699+2591%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
OGLETHORPE VS
Cordele
Income$33,800+69%
Home value$121,500+143%
Population9,652+911%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Oglethorpe, Georgia?

Oglethorpe, Georgia has about 995 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Oglethorpe, Georgia?

The typical household in Oglethorpe, Georgia earns about $20,043 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oglethorpe, Georgia expensive?

In Oglethorpe, Georgia, the median home is worth about $49,900, and the typical rent is about $545 a month.

How educated are people in Oglethorpe, Georgia?

About 9.3% of adults age 25 and over in Oglethorpe, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oglethorpe, Georgia?

About 35.4% of people in Oglethorpe, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Oglethorpe, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Oglethorpe, Georgia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 327 residents, a change of about -25 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Georgia
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Oglethorpe with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →