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Alamo, Georgia Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

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The current estimated population of Alamo, Georgia is 3,007, with 50.2% male and 49.8% female. The town has seen modest growth over the years, serving as a regional hub for the surrounding rural areas in southeastern Georgia.

City Facts

  • Year founded: 1909
  • County: Wheeler
  • Land area: 3.7 square miles
  • Population density: Approximately 813 people per square mile
  • Area code: 912
  • Zip code: 30411

Geography and Location

Alamo, Georgia is located in Wheeler County, in southeastern Georgia. The town is situated near U.S. Route 280, providing easy access to larger towns and cities in the region, such as Vidalia and McRae-Helena. The area surrounding Alamo is primarily agricultural, with fields of cotton, peanuts, and pecans dominating the landscape. The nearby Ocmulgee River offers opportunities for outdoor recreation, including fishing and boating. Alamo’s rural charm and small-town atmosphere make it an appealing place for those seeking a quiet, close-knit community, while its central location in Wheeler County makes it a vital hub for local services and businesses.

Demographics

Median resident age: 34.6 years
Median household income: $25,000
Median house value: $44,500

Population by Race

Races in Alamo:

  • Black (52.6%)
  • White Non-Hispanic (46.1%)
  • Hispanic (0.9%)
  • Other race (0.6%)

Ancestries: United States (4.1%), Irish (2.9%), German (1.1%).

Elevation: 235 feet

Land area: 1.9 square miles

Map of Alamo, GA

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Alamo

  • High school or higher: 74.9%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 3.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.2%
  • Unemployed: 9.0%
  • Mean travel time to work: 25.3 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Alamo city

  • Never married: 8.9%
  • Now married: 80.0%
  • Separated: 2.4%
  • Widowed: 4.2%
  • Divorced: 4.4%

0.3% Foreign born

Population change in the 1990s: +1,085 (+126.5%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Alamo:

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Alamo:

  • ROBINS AFB (about 65 miles; WARNER ROBINS, GA; Abbreviation: WRB)
  • MIDDLE GEORGIA REGIONAL (about 70 miles; MACON, GA; Abbreviation: MCN)
  • MOODY AFB (about 86 miles; VALDOSTA, GA; Abbreviation: VAD)

Other public-use airports nearest to Alamo:

  • TELFAIR-WHEELER (about 8 miles; MC RAE, GA; Abbreviation: MQW)
  • HAZLEHURST (about 21 miles; HAZLEHURST, GA; Abbreviation: AZE)
  • TREUTLEN COUNTY (about 23 miles; SOPERTON, GA; Abbreviation: 4J8)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Alamo:

  • GEORGIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY (about 72 miles; STATESBORO, GA; Full-time enrollment: 12,724)
  • GEORGIA COLLEGE AND STATE UNIVERSITY (about 72 miles; MILLEDGEVILLE, GA; Full-time enrollment: 4,028)
  • MERCER UNIVERSITY (about 77 miles; MACON, GA; Full-time enrollment: 5,859)
  • MACON STATE COLLEGE (about 77 miles; MACON, GA; Full-time enrollment: 2,557)
  • CENTRAL GEORGIA TECHNICAL COLLEGE (about 77 miles; MACON, GA; Full-time enrollment: 2,383)
  • FORT VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY (about 82 miles; FT VALLEY, GA; Full-time enrollment: 2,233)
  • VALDOSTA STATE UNIVERSITY (about 97 miles; VALDOSTA, GA; Full-time enrollment: 7,157)

Public primary/middle schools in Alamo:

  • WHEELER COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 600; Location: SNOWHILL ROAD; Grades: 06 – 12)
  • WHEELER COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 534; Location: HIGHWAY 126; Grades: PK – 05)

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