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Oglethorpe, GA


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Oglethorpe, Georgia

Oglethorpe, Georgia, in Macon county, is 45 miles SW of Macon, Georgia (center to center) and 102 miles S of Atlanta, Georgia. The city is home to some 1,200 residents.

The People and Families of Oglethorpe

In Oglethorpe, about 34% of adults are married. Oglethorpe somehow seems full of possibilities, with its large single population.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Oglethorpe had a median family income of $28,971.

Political Inclinations

The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in Oglethorpe.

Oglethorpe Housing

According to the 2000 census, 65% of the housing in Oglethorpe was owner-occupied. In the city you can own a home without paying sky-high real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Oglethorpe, 98% of commuters drive to work. People in Oglethorpe expect to drive a lot. The city does not have a lot of public transportation.

High Points

Oglethorpe strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Georgia):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Oglethorpe Affordability of Property Taxes
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Oglethorpe Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Oglethorpe, GA

Comparing Oglethorpe to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Georgia (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity93
Female Share of the Population86
Senior Citizens56
Children Under 5 Years Old52
Age of the Population47
Male Share of the Population35
Well-Paid Single Men23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size53
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults44
People Above Poverty24
People in Middle Class or Better13
Median Family Income13

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times67
Walking and Biking to Work33
Working at Home35
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes910
Housing Recently Built86
Seasonal and Vacation Housing89
Affordability of Rents87
People Living Alone78
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals65

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime57
Low Property Crime47
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