Georgia

Oglethorpe

14,825
2020 population
1800
first census record
23
census records

About Oglethorpe

Oglethorpe, Georgia, first appears in the United States federal census in 1800, when it recorded a population of 9,780. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 14,825.

Its recorded population peaked at 20,287 in 1920, and has since declined by roughly 27 percent.

On the ground today, one documented military engagement has been recorded within the county, among them Battle of Heard's Fort, and 13 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202014,825
201014,899
200012,635
19909,763
19808,929
19707,598
19607,926
19509,958
194012,430
193012,927
192020,287
191018,680
190017,881
189016,951
188015,400
187011,782
186011,549
185012,259
184010,868
183013,618
182014,046
181012,297
18009,780
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Oglethorpe

Military engagements that took place in Oglethorpe, Georgia.

Battle of Heard's Fort
1780

Historic places in Oglethorpe

National Register of Historic Places listings in Oglethorpe, Georgia.

Crawford Depot
Crawford
Howard's Covered Bridge
Smithsonia
Watson Mill Covered Bridge and Mill Historic District
Comer
Smithonia
Comer
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Frequently asked about Oglethorpe

When does Oglethorpe first appear in the US census?
Oglethorpe, Georgia first appears in the federal census in 1800, with a recorded population of 9,780.
What is the population of Oglethorpe?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Oglethorpe had a recorded population of 14,825.
When did Oglethorpe's population peak?
Oglethorpe's recorded population peaked at 20,287 in 1920.
Were any battles fought in Oglethorpe?
1 documented military engagement took place in Oglethorpe, including Battle of Heard's Fort.
How many historic places are in Oglethorpe?
13 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Oglethorpe, Georgia.
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