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Oglethorpe, GA
City in Macon County, Georgia.
Population
869
Land area
2sq mi
People per sq mi
433
ZIP codes
0
Oglethorpe and its ZIP codes
Oglethorpe at a glance
- Oglethorpe is about 2.3 times as dense as Georgia as a whole.
- The median household income is $28,523, 63% below the Georgia median of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $65,300 (78% below Georgia) and median rent is $659 a month.
Local data for Oglethorpe, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Oglethorpe, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$28,523
Poverty rate
26.1%
Median home value
$65,300
Median rent
$659/mo
Homeownership
69.9%
Bachelor's or higher
7.0%
Median age
53.1
Average commute
28.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (22), Mexican Americans (14), German Americans (9).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Macon County. PPP loans are for Oglethorpe.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,225
2,624 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,899
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$75.1M
FY 2026, $6,213 per person
How people get to work
Oglethorpe, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone96.9%
- Carpooled3.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 28.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Oglethorpe, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
188
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
9
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 35°F
53.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Oglethorpe, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
49.3%
U.S. 33.3% +16.0 pts
Diabetes
27.6%
U.S. 12.1% +15.5 pts
Smoking
28.7%
U.S. 12.8% +15.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
23.6%
U.S. 11.1% +12.5 pts
Cities near Oglethorpe
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MontezumaCity | 2.2 mi | 4.6 |
| AndersonvilleCity | 8.4 mi | 1.4 |
| DoolingTown | 8.9 mi | 0.5 |
| IdealCity | 9.3 mi | 1.1 |
| ByromvilleTown | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| MarshallvilleCity | 13 mi | 3.1 |
| LillyCity | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| EllavilleCity | 15 mi | 3.2 |
| AmericusCity | 18 mi | 11.3 |
| ReynoldsCity | 18 mi | 2 |
| PinehurstCity | 19 mi | 1 |
| UnadillaCity | 19 mi | 6 |
| ButlerCity | 21 mi | 3.2 |
| Fort ValleyCity | 21 mi | 7.5 |
| ViennaCity | 21 mi | 5.5 |
| TazewellCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 1.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Oglethorpe, GA in?
- Oglethorpe is in Macon County, Georgia.
- What is the population of Oglethorpe, GA?
- About 869 people live in Oglethorpe, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Oglethorpe?
- Nearby places include Montezuma (2.2 mi), Andersonville (8.4 mi), Dooling (8.9 mi), Ideal (9.3 mi), Byromville (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023