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Rutledge

Georgia · 938 residents (2025 est.) · 3.286 sq mi
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Rutledge has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $56,944. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 80% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $283,900. At a median age of 29.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 26% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 29.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 55%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,271
+80%since 2000
from 707 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
387 / sq mi
+80%since 2000
from 215 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
29.2
−19%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:938 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6268029781K1K1990201020202024Rutledge
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,944
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,156 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,099
+47%since 2000
from $17,732 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
42.7%
+20.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.369
−14%since 2010
from 0.430 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade35.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade12.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Information4.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$283,900
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $100,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,393
+90%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $403 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
82.0%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 70.8% in 2000
18.0% rent
Vacancy rate
5.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.5%
−10.1 ptssince 2009
from 27.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.0
+74%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
37
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic60.4%(427)
Black37.9%(268)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(5)
Asian0.8%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score61.2%(433)
2024
White, non-Hispanic47.3%(601)
Black46.7%(594)
Hispanic / Latino5%(64)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.9%(12)
Diversity Score69.4%(882)
Diversity Score
69
+13%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
68.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 72.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.5 min
+37%since 2000
from 17.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.4%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 91.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.6%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
11.7%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.0%
−17.0 ptssince 2011
from 17.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.4%
−4.7 ptssince 2011
from 71.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.2%
−40.9 ptssince 2009
from 67.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.4%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
Female
46.6%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.2%
−41.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2012
from 9.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.2%
−69.0 ptssince 2013
from 76.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.9%
+32.8 ptssince 2017
from 53.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2016
from 99.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2016
from 0.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rutledge, Georgia?

Rutledge, Georgia has about 1,271 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rutledge, Georgia?

The typical household in Rutledge, Georgia earns about $56,944 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rutledge, Georgia expensive?

In Rutledge, Georgia, the median home is worth about $283,900, and the typical rent is about $1,393 a month.

How educated are people in Rutledge, Georgia?

About 13.9% of adults age 25 and over in Rutledge, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rutledge, Georgia?

About 12.9% of people in Rutledge, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rutledge, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Rutledge, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 586 residents, a change of about 86 percent over that period.

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