Rutledge is a city located in Morgan County Georgia. Rutledge has a 2024 population of 928. Rutledge is currently growing at a rate of 1.31% annually and its population has increased by 5.45% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 880 in 2020.
The average household income in Rutledge is $76,702 with a poverty rate of 17.02%. The median age in Rutledge is 32.7 years: 29.8 years for males, and 39.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Rutledge was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 569 | 50.18% |
| Black or African American | 461 | 40.65% |
| Other race | 58 | 5.11% |
| Two or more races | 46 | 4.06% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 393 | 2.89 | 77.1 | 22.9 |
| Married | 218 | 3.05 | 83.9 | 16.1 |
| Non Family | 97 | 1.13 | 66 | 34 |
| Female | 66 | 4.59 | 69.7 | 30.3 |
| Male | 12 | 4.67 | 83.3 | 16.7 |
3.41
Average Family Size
2.89
Average Household Size
77.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 160 | 21.3% |
| Associates Degree | 26 | 3.46% |
| Bachelors Degree | 63 | 8.39% |
| Graduate Degree | 71 | 9.45% |
| High School Graduate | 248 | 33.02% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 54 | 7.19% |
| Some College | 129 | 17.18% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 380 | 358 | 120 |
| Black | 321 | 148 | 2 |
| 2+ Races | 31 | 31 | 12 |
| Other Race | 19 | 0 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 19 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 38.71%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $68,194 | $156,042 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $75,000 | $0 | $59,563 |
| High School Graduate | $34,118 | $39,833 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $14,335 | $14,335 | $0 |
| Overall | $33,382 | $32,250 | $33,529 |
| Some College | $26,719 | $32,083 | $18,281 |
$33,382
Average Earnings
$32,250
Average Male
$33,529
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.15% of Rutledge residents speak only English, while 3.85% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.85% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 461 | 101 | 21.91% |
| White | 569 | 92 | 16.17% |
17.02%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.17%
Male Poverty Rate
21.87%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Rutledge is Black, with 21.91% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Rutledge is White, with 16.17% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 9.05%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.49%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.62%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 18.06% |
| High School | 17.74% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14.95% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.97% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 10.87% |
| Female Employed | 7.97% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $90,000 | $85,380 |
| Households | $57,083 | $76,702 |
| Married Families | $101,667 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $38,050 | $44,002 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
54.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.1%
Male Marriage Rate
58.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
42
Number of Veterans
31
Male Veterans
11
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 19 |
| First Gulf War | 16 |
| Second Gulf War | 3 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 17 |
| 35 to 54 | 11 |
| 55 to 64 | 10 |
| 75+ | 4 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 29 | 7.09% |
| Black | 13 | 3.98% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.52%
Veteran Poverty Rate
2.38%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.8%
Labor Force Participation
62.6%
Employment Rate
3.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
87.83%
Born in Rutledge
98.5%
Native Born
1.5%
Foreign Born
1.5%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
98.5% of Rutledge residents were born in the United States, with 87.83% having been born in Georgia. 1.5% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 988 | 12 | 1.23% |
| 2028 | 976 | 12 | 1.24% |
| 2027 | 964 | 12 | 1.26% |
| 2026 | 952 | 12 | 1.28% |
| 2025 | 940 | 12 | 1.29% |
| 2024 | 928 | 12 | 1.31% |
| 2023 | 916 | 20 | 2.23% |
| 2022 | 896 | 20 | 2.28% |
| 2021 | 876 | -4 | -0.45% |
| 2020 | 880 | 67 | 8.24% |
| 2019 | 813 | 20 | 2.52% |
| 2018 | 793 | 18 | 2.32% |
| 2017 | 775 | 12 | 1.57% |
| 2016 | 763 | 6 | 0.79% |
| 2015 | 757 | 1 | 0.13% |
| 2014 | 756 | 11 | 1.48% |
| 2013 | 745 | -8 | -1.06% |
| 2012 | 753 | -3 | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 756 | 0 | 0% |
| 2010 | 756 | 0 | 0% |