Oglethorpe, GA Demographics

A map of Oglethorpe's Population by Race

Oglethorpe, Georgia had a population of 995 in 2020. It was 22.3% White, 68.8% Black, 0.9% Asian, 5.3% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 2.1% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Oglethorpe, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 675 places in Georgia, Oglethorpe is the 361st most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Oglethorpe's White Population

222 residents of Oglethorpe identify as White, or 22.3%. This makes the White share of the population of Oglethorpe considerably less than the White share of the population of Georgia (50.1% White). Of the 675 places in Georgia, Oglethorpe is ranked #619 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Oglethorpe is more White than neighboring Montezuma (20% White). Oglethorpe is less White than neighboring Andersonville (62.4% White), Dooling (29.4% White), Ideal (27.8% White), and Byromville (40.3% White).

Oglethorpe's Black Population

685 residents of Oglethorpe identify as Black, or 68.8%. This makes the Black share of the population of Oglethorpe considerably larger than the Black share of the population of Georgia (30.6% Black). Of the 675 places in Georgia, Oglethorpe is ranked #51 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Oglethorpe is more Black than neighboring Andersonville (26.6% Black), Dooling (67.6% Black), Ideal (66.3% Black), and Byromville (47.9% Black). Oglethorpe is less Black than neighboring Montezuma (71.4% Black).

Oglethorpe's Asian Population

9 residents of Oglethorpe identify as Asian, or 0.9%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Oglethorpe roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Georgia (4.4% Asian). Of the 675 places in Georgia, Oglethorpe is ranked #268 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Oglethorpe is more Asian than neighboring Andersonville (0% Asian), Ideal (0.2% Asian), and Byromville (0.5% Asian). Oglethorpe is less Asian than neighboring Montezuma (3% Asian), and Dooling (1.5% Asian).

Oglethorpe's Hispanic Population

53 residents of Oglethorpe identify as Hispanic, or 5.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Oglethorpe slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Georgia (10.5% Hispanic). Of the 675 places in Georgia, Oglethorpe is ranked #300 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Oglethorpe is more Hispanic than neighboring Montezuma (4% Hispanic), Dooling (1.5% Hispanic), and Ideal (0.5% Hispanic). Oglethorpe is less Hispanic than neighboring Andersonville (7.2% Hispanic), and Byromville (9.5% Hispanic).

Oglethorpe's Native American/Other Population

5 residents of Oglethorpe identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Oglethorpe roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Georgia (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 675 places in Georgia, Oglethorpe is ranked #340 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Oglethorpe is more Native American/Other than neighboring Montezuma (0.3% Native American/Other), Dooling (0% Native American/Other), Ideal (0% Native American/Other), and Byromville (0% Native American/Other). Oglethorpe is less Native American/Other than neighboring Andersonville (0.8% Native American/Other).

Oglethorpe's Multiracial Population

21 residents of Oglethorpe identify as Multiracial, or 2.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Oglethorpe roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Georgia (3.6% Multiracial). Of the 675 places in Georgia, Oglethorpe is ranked #521 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Oglethorpe is more Multiracial than neighboring Montezuma (1.3% Multiracial), Dooling (0% Multiracial), and Byromville (1.9% Multiracial). Oglethorpe is less Multiracial than neighboring Andersonville (3% Multiracial), and Ideal (5.2% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.