Ideal, Georgia
Ideal: city in Macon County, Georgia, United States.
About
Ideal is a city located in the county of Macon in the U.S. state of Georgia. Its population at the 2010 census was 499 and a population density of 167 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 430 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Ideal
| Population | 430 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Georgia (United States) |
| County | Macon County |
| Postal code | 31041 |
| Phone Area Codes | 478 |
| Area | 2.99 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 32.3696,-84.1880 |
| Altitude | 482 feet / 147 meters |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 09:36:23 (23rd September 2026) |
| Density | 144 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -13.83% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 88℉ Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Ideal is located at 32°22'11"N 84°11'17"W (32.3696000, -84.1879700).
Ideal map
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Weather
A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph...
7-Day ForecastDemographics
According to census records, the population of Ideal decreased by 13.83% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 499 | - | census |
| 2011 | 486 | -2.61% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 480 | -1.23% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 473 | -1.46% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 467 | -1.27% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 460 | -1.5% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 456 | -0.87% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 446 | -2.19% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 444 | -0.45% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 439 | -1.13% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 430 | -2.05% | estimation process |
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Ideal, GA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 141006 | South Georgia Technical College | Americus (GA) | 31709 |
Closest post offices linked to Ideal.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Ideal Post Office | Ideal (GA) | 31041 |
Other cities in Macon County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Macon County , GA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Montezuma | 2,920 | City in Macon County, Georgia, USA |
| Marshallville | 1,196 | City in Macon County, Georgia, United States of America |
| Oglethorpe | 1,127 | City in and the county seat of Macon County, Georgia, United States |