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26% of residents live below the poverty line in Oglethorpe, above both the Georgia town median (15%) and the median of U.S. towns (9.6%). Among 230 Georgia towns, just 1 have a lower typical home value than Oglethorpe. Macon County Courthouse is on the National Register of Historic Places. Oglethorpe has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Oglethorpe beats most towns.
1,328 counted in 2010 and 995 in 2020; an estimated 955 in 2025.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts · Census Bureau estimate, July 1, 2025
Census counts: 113 in 1850, a peak of 1,328 in 2010, 995 in 2020. The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 1940 and 2 maps from 1971 on.
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Oglethorpe, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
Ordered by what stands out in Oglethorpe.
The typical Oglethorpe home is worth about $82,000, down 3.7% in a year, 75% below the Georgia typical home. At $659 a month, Oglethorpe’s median rent is against $1,154 a month in Georgia’s towns and $1,185 a month across U.S. towns.
| Oglethorpe | Georgia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $659 a month | $1,154 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 70% | 58% | 73% |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Its public schools are run by the Macon County school district. Its one school is below.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macon County Elementary SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 | 525 | D |
NCES · EDFacts
The median household income in Oglethorpe is $29,000. Since 2013, Oglethorpe has lost 182 jobs, to 454 in 2023. The average trip to work in Oglethorpe is 29 minutes.
| Oglethorpe | Georgia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $29,000 | $63,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 29 minutes | 26 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 4.2% | 9.1% | 8% |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Oglethorpe has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. Oglethorpe’s July high is 92°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
27 crimes were reported in Oglethorpe in 2023: 16 property and 11 violent. In a town this small, a few incidents move the numbers a lot, so rates aren't shown.
Oglethorpe is small, so we show counts rather than rates.
FBI crime data, 2023 · crimes reported to police
44% of adults say their health is fair or poor in Oglethorpe. No town among the 262 in Georgia we compare has a higher share of adults who report frequent physical distress than Oglethorpe. 43% of adults feel lonely in Oglethorpe.
| Oglethorpe | Georgia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 44% | 23% | 19% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 15% | 14% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 49% | 38% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 14% | 12% |
| What stands out | Oglethorpe | GA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 9.1% | 14.5% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 82.8% | 77.4% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 48.2% | 14.5% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 53% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
1 within 15 miles of the center of Oglethorpe
About 3 of every 100 Oglethorpe residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Georgia.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
4 notable people were born in Oglethorpe.
City in Georgia, United States
Oglethorpe is a city in Macon County, Georgia, United States. The population was 995 at the 2020 census, down from 1,328 in 2010. The city is the county seat of Macon County. It was named for Georgia's founder, James Oglethorpe.
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Oglethorpe has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
4 notable people were born here, including Octavia Rogers Albert and Bill Keen.
