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Rutledge

Georgia · 871 residents · 3.286 sq mi
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Rutledge has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,406. Population has grown 23% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $192,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
871
+23%since 2000
from 707 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
265 / sq mi
+23%since 2000
from 215 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.4
+10%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6268029781K1K1990201020202024Rutledge
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,406
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,156 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,774
+17%since 2000
from $17,732 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.4%
+14.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.3%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade30.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade8.9%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance8.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Information2.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$192,200
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $100,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$744
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $403 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.1%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 70.8% in 2000
32.9% rent
Afford Score
4.1
+45%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic67.5%(588)
Black27.3%(238)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(12)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other4.9%(43)
Diversity Score60%(523)
Diversity Score
60
−2%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 15.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
69.8%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 72.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.5%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.7 min
+55%since 2000
from 17.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.9%
−11.4 ptssince 2009
from 91.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
16.4%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
−14.3 ptssince 2011
from 17.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.1%
−10.0 ptssince 2011
from 71.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.3%
−43.8 ptssince 2009
from 67.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.7%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
Female
47.3%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.9%
−64.3 ptssince 2013
from 76.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rutledge, Georgia?

Rutledge, Georgia has about 871 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rutledge, Georgia?

The typical household in Rutledge, Georgia earns about $46,406 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 $192,200, and the typical rent is about $744 a month.

How educated are people in Rutledge, Georgia?

About 17.3% 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 16.3% 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 186 residents, a change of about 27 percent over that period.

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