Moving to Arnoldsville, Georgia
The current estimated population of Arnoldsville is 380, with a gender distribution of 50% male and 50% female. The population has remained stable, reflecting its role as a quiet, rural community in northeastern Georgia.
City Facts
- Year founded: Early 1900s
- County: Oglethorpe County
- Land area: 1.1 square miles
- Population density: 345 people per square mile
- Area code: 706
- Zip code: 30619
Geography and Location
Arnoldsville is located in northeastern Georgia, within Oglethorpe County, about 12 miles east of Athens. The town is surrounded by farmland, forests, and rolling hills, offering a rural, scenic setting. Arnoldsville has a humid subtropical climate, with hot summers and mild winters. The local economy is based on small businesses and agriculture, with many residents commuting to nearby Athens for work. The town is accessible via U.S. Route 78, which provides easy connections to Athens and other parts of northeastern Georgia. Arnoldsville’s small size and rural charm make it an ideal place for those seeking a peaceful, close-knit community with access to the cultural and educational amenities of nearby Athens.
Demographics
Median resident age: 37.2 years
Median household income: $32,750
Median house value: $81,000
Population by Race
Races in Arnoldsville:
- White Non-Hispanic (95.5%)
- Hispanic (1.9%)
- Black (1.6%)
- Other race (1.0%)
- Two or more races (0.6%)
Ancestries: United States (23.1%), English (15.4%), Irish (12.8%), German (6.1%), Scotch-Irish (2.9%), Swiss (2.2%).
Elevation: 778 feet
Land area: 1.7 square miles
Population by Education
For population 25 years and over in Arnoldsville
- High school or higher: 73.3%
- Bachelor’s degree or higher: 16.6%
- Graduate or professional degree: 4.3%
- Unemployed: 7.6%
- Mean travel time to work: 22.8 minutes
For population 15 years and over in Arnoldsville city
- Never married: 20.4%
- Now married: 64.2%
- Separated: 0.0%
- Widowed: 3.8%
- Divorced: 11.7%
2.9% Foreign born (2.9% Latin America).
Population change in the 1990s: +36 (+13.0%).
Hospitals
Hospitals/medical centers near Arnoldsville:
- ST MARYS HOSPITAL OF ATHENS (about 12 miles; ATHENS, GA)
- ATHENS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (about 13 miles; ATHENS, GA)
- MINNIE G BOSWELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 25 miles; GREENSBORO, GA)
Airports
Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Arnoldsville:
- ATHENS/BEN EPPS (about 8 miles; ATHENS, GA; Abbreviation: AHN)
- ANDERSON RGNL (about 54 miles; ANDERSON, SC; Abbreviation: AND)
- DONALDSON CENTER (about 83 miles; GREENVILLE, SC; Abbreviation: GYH)
Other public-use airports nearest to Arnoldsville:
- GREENE COUNTY REGIONAL (about 23 miles; GREENSBORO, GA; Abbreviation: 3J7)
- MADISON MUNI (about 27 miles; MADISON, GA; Abbreviation: 52A)
- JACKSON COUNTY (about 30 miles; JEFFERSON, GA; Abbreviation: 19A)
Colleges and Universities
Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Arnoldsville:
- UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA (about 12 miles; ATHENS, GA; Full-time enrollment: 28,464)
- GAINESVILLE COLLEGE (about 52 miles; OAKWOOD, GA; Full-time enrollment: 2,181)
- GWINNETT TECHNICAL COLLEGE (about 56 miles; LAWRENCEVILLE, GA; Full-time enrollment: 3,215)
- GEORGIA COLLEGE AND STATE UNIVERSITY (about 57 miles; MILLEDGEVILLE, GA; Full-time enrollment: 4,028)
- TRI-COUNTY TECHNICAL COLLEGE (about 60 miles; PENDLETON, SC; Full-time enrollment: 2,343)
- NORTH GEORGIA COLLEGE AND STATE UNIVERSITY (about 68 miles; DAHLONEGA, GA; Full-time enrollment: 3,119)
- GEORGIA PERIMETER COLLEGE (about 73 miles; DECATUR, GA; Full-time enrollment: 8,213)