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Rutledge, GA
City in Morgan County, Georgia.
Population
1,271
Land area
3.3sq mi
People per sq mi
387
ZIP codes
0
Rutledge and its ZIP codes
Rutledge at a glance
- Rutledge is about 2 times as dense as Georgia as a whole.
- The median household income is $56,944, 26% below the Georgia median of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $283,900 (6% below Georgia) and median rent is $1,393 a month.
Local data for Rutledge, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Rutledge, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$56,944
Poverty rate
12.9%
Median home value
$283,900
Median rent
$1,393/mo
Homeownership
82.0%
Bachelor's or higher
13.9%
Median age
29.2
Average commute
24.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (64), Irish Americans (61), German Americans (47).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Morgan County. PPP loans are for Rutledge.
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,749
9,071 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$67,463
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$146M
FY 2026, $7,288 per person
How people get to work
Rutledge, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.4%
- Carpooled6.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home7.6%
Average one-way commute: 24.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Rutledge, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
285
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
7
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 34°F
50.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Rutledge, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.9%
U.S. 33.3% +2.6 pts
Diabetes
14.8%
U.S. 12.1% +2.7 pts
Smoking
17.3%
U.S. 12.8% +4.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.0%
U.S. 11.1% +1.9 pts
Cities near Rutledge
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Social CircleCity | 5.5 mi | 14.7 |
| MadisonCity | 8.1 mi | 8.9 |
| NewbornTown | 8.9 mi | 1.6 |
| BostwickCity | 9.6 mi | 2.9 |
| MansfieldCity | 10 mi | 1.1 |
| Good HopeCity | 11 mi | 1.8 |
| JerseyCity | 13 mi | 0.8 |
| GodfreyCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.1 |
| MonroeCity | 13 mi | 15.7 |
| CovingtonCity | 14 mi | 15.8 |
| OxfordCity | 15 mi | 2.2 |
| BuckheadTown | 15 mi | 0.8 |
| North High ShoalsTown | 16 mi | 2.4 |
| Shady DaleTown | 16 mi | 1.3 |
| Walnut GroveCity | 16 mi | 2.9 |
| PorterdaleCity | 17 mi | 2.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Rutledge, GA in?
- Rutledge is in Morgan County, Georgia.
- What is the population of Rutledge, GA?
- About 1,271 people live in Rutledge, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Rutledge?
- Nearby places include Social Circle (5.5 mi), Madison (8.1 mi), Newborn (8.9 mi), Bostwick (9.6 mi), Mansfield (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023