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Rutledge, GA


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Rutledge, Georgia

Rutledge, Georgia is 26 miles SW of Athens, Georgia (center to center) and 45 miles E of Atlanta, Georgia. It is in Morgan county. The population of the city is 707.

The People and Families of Rutledge

In Rutledge, about 51% of adults are married. The size of households in Rutledge is larger than most. Kids are seemingly everywhere in the city.

Rutledge has disproportionaly more women residents than most cities.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Rutledge had a median family income of $38,875. There aren't a lot of poor people in Rutledge.

Political Inclinations

Among Rutledge political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $1,000. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Rutledge Housing

Of the housing in Rutledge, approximately 71% is occupied by their owners. Real estate taxes per home are higher in the city than most places in Georgia.

Commuting

In Rutledge, 97% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 16%Rutledge Low Rate of Poverty
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Rutledge Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Rutledge, GA

Comparing Rutledge 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
Female Share of the Population1010
Children Under 5 Years Old98
Racial Diversity94
Well-Paid Single Women57
Senior Citizens56
Age of the Population47
Well-Paid Single Men24
Male Share of the Population12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size98
Portion of People Married48

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults77
People Above Poverty69
Median Family Income57
People in Middle Class or Better47

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home68
Public Transportation Use43
Short Commute Times34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing810
Housing Recently Built85
Affordability of Rents76
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals54
Affordability of Property Taxes52
People Living Alone22
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