Oglethorpe, Georgia
Oglethorpe: city in and the county seat of Macon County, Georgia, United States
About
Oglethorpe is a city located in the county of Macon in the U.S. state of Georgia. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,328 and a population density of 251 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,127 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Oglethorpe
| Population | 1,127 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Georgia (United States) |
| County | Macon County |
| Different from | Oglethorpe County |
| Postal code | 31068 |
| Phone Area Codes | 478 |
| Area | 5.29 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 32.2938,-84.0610 |
| Altitude | 341 feet / 104 meters |
| Capital city | Oglethorpe is capital of Macon County |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 17:58:07 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 213 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -17.83% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 83℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Oglethorpe is located at 32°17'38"N 84°3'40"W (32.2937700, -84.0610200).
Oglethorpe map
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Weather
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. South wind 0 to 5 mph.
7-Day ForecastDemographics
According to census records, the population of Oglethorpe decreased by 17.83% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,328 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,312 | -1.22% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,285 | -2.1% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,253 | -2.55% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,236 | -1.38% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,226 | -0.82% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,202 | -2% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,178 | -2.04% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,165 | -1.12% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,156 | -0.78% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,127 | -2.57% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Oglethorpe
1Whitewater Creek Park
165 Whitewater Rd, Oglethorpe, GA 31068, United States View details
Phone: +14784728171 | Website available
2Montezuma Bluffs Nature Area
Crooks Landing Rd, Oglethorpe, GA 31068, United States View details
Phone: +12294304254 | Website available
3Oglethorpe Mural
Oglethorpe, GA 31068, United States View details
4Oglethorpe Diamond Railroad Crossing
270 Crescent St, Oglethorpe, GA 31068, United States View details
Services and Civic Places in Oglethorpe
1Oglethorpe Clerk's Office
115 Chatham St, Oglethorpe, GA 31068 View details
Phone: +14784726485 | Website available
People born in Oglethorpe (4)
People born in Oglethorpe, including Major League Baseball player Bill Keen, politician William Hutchinson Norris, Player of football Ervin Baldwin, .
More notable people
- Octavia Victoria Rogers Albert (African American author) she was born in 24/12/1853
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Oglethorpe, 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 Oglethorpe.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Oglethor Post Office | Oglethorpe (GA) | 31068 |
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 |
| Ideal | 430 | City in Macon County, Georgia, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Oglethorpe distances to largest Georgia cities