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 $67,117 with a poverty rate of 17.87%. The median age in Rutledge is 32.8 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 | 514 | 48.08% |
| Black or African American | 494 | 46.21% |
| Two or more races | 61 | 5.71% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 384 | 2.78 | 69.8 | 30.2 |
| Married | 191 | 3.23 | 79.1 | 20.9 |
| Non Family | 128 | 1.18 | 58.6 | 41.4 |
| Female | 57 | 4.93 | 63.2 | 36.8 |
| Male | 8 | 2.5 | 75 | 25 |
3.56
Average Family Size
2.78
Average Household Size
69.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 162 | 22.41% |
| Associates Degree | 34 | 4.7% |
| Bachelors Degree | 56 | 7.75% |
| Graduate Degree | 79 | 10.93% |
| High School Graduate | 224 | 30.98% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 53 | 7.33% |
| Some College | 115 | 15.91% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 352 | 158 | 0 |
| White | 330 | 309 | 123 |
| 2+ Races | 41 | 41 | 12 |
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 white people with a rate of 37.27%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $130,000 | $151,406 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $72,614 | $0 | $57,188 |
| High School Graduate | $31,641 | $48,281 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $27,401 | $27,171 | $30,197 |
| Some College | $25,909 | $26,989 | $18,542 |
$27,401
Average Earnings
$27,171
Average Male
$30,197
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
100% of Rutledge residents speak only English, while 0% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 494 | 136 | 27.53% |
| White | 514 | 55 | 10.7% |
17.87%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.8%
Male Poverty Rate
20.12%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Rutledge is Black, with 27.53% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Rutledge is White, with 10.7% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 10.4%. Among those working part-time, it was 2.92%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 34.63%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 24.11% |
| Some College | 23.49% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 9.6% |
| Female Employed | 6.09% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $68,750 | $78,743 |
| Households | $46,452 | $67,117 |
| Married Families | $101,908 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $41,723 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.0%
Male Marriage Rate
52.1%
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
22
Number of Veterans
18
Male Veterans
4
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 12 |
| First Gulf War | 7 |
| Second Gulf War | 3 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 12 |
| 35 to 54 | 4 |
| 55 to 64 | 3 |
| 75+ | 3 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18 | 4.95% |
| Black | 4 | 1.09% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
13.64%
Veteran Poverty Rate
4.55%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60%
Labor Force Participation
56.4%
Employment Rate
5.9%
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
89.62%
Born in Rutledge
99.25%
Native Born
0.75%
Foreign Born
0.75%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.25% of Rutledge residents were born in the United States, with 89.62% having been born in Georgia. 0.75% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
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% |