Moving to Ailey, Georgia

The current estimated population of Ailey is 500, with 48% male and 52% female. The population has remained stable, supported by its role as a small rural community in southeastern Georgia.

City Facts

  • Year founded: 1891
  • County: Montgomery County
  • Land area: 1.0 square mile
  • Population density: 500 people per square mile
  • Area code: 912
  • Zip code: 30410

Geography and Location

Ailey is a small town located in Montgomery County in southeastern Georgia. The town is situated along U.S. Highway 280, near the larger city of Vidalia, known for its sweet onions. The region is characterized by flat terrain and agricultural fields, with a focus on farming and forestry. Ailey enjoys a warm, humid subtropical climate, with hot summers and mild winters. Its proximity to Vidalia provides residents with access to additional services while maintaining a rural atmosphere.

Demographics

Median resident age: 40.3 years
Median household income: $36,125
Median house value: $64,500

Population by Race

Races in Ailey:

  • White Non-Hispanic (60.7%)
  • Black (36.3%)
  • Hispanic (1.8%)
  • Other race (1.8%)
  • Filipino (0.5%)
  • Two or more races (0.5%)

Ancestries: United States (22.1%), Irish (6.9%), English (5.3%), German (2.5%).

Elevation: 254 feet

Land area: 2.0 square miles

Map of Ailey, GA

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Ailey

  • High school or higher: 78.3%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 29.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 11.0%
  • Unemployed: 2.3%
  • Mean travel time to work: 21.1 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Ailey city

  • Never married: 23.6%
  • Now married: 51.8%
  • Separated: 2.0%
  • Widowed: 13.6%
  • Divorced: 9.0%

6.9% Foreign born (3.6% Latin America, 2.0% North America, 1.3% Asia).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Ailey:

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Ailey:

  • ROBINS AFB (about 77 miles; WARNER ROBINS, GA; Abbreviation: WRB)
  • MIDDLE GEORGIA REGIONAL (about 82 miles; MACON, GA; Abbreviation: MCN)
  • AUGUSTA RGNL AT BUSH FIELD (about 92 miles; AUGUSTA, GA; Abbreviation: AGS)

Other public-use airports nearest to Ailey:

  • TREUTLEN COUNTY (about 14 miles; SOPERTON, GA; Abbreviation: 4J8)
  • VIDALIA REGIONAL (about 14 miles; VIDALIA, GA; Abbreviation: VDI)
  • HAZLEHURST (about 22 miles; HAZLEHURST, GA; Abbreviation: AZE)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Ailey:

  • GEORGIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY (about 57 miles; STATESBORO, GA; Full-time enrollment: 12,724)
  • GEORGIA COLLEGE AND STATE UNIVERSITY (about 77 miles; MILLEDGEVILLE, GA; Full-time enrollment: 4,028)
  • MERCER UNIVERSITY (about 87 miles; MACON, GA; Full-time enrollment: 5,859)
  • MACON STATE COLLEGE (about 88 miles; MACON, GA; Full-time enrollment: 2,557)
  • CENTRAL GEORGIA TECHNICAL COLLEGE (about 88 miles; MACON, GA; Full-time enrollment: 2,383)
  • AUGUSTA TECHNICAL COLLEGE (about 91 miles; AUGUSTA, GA; Full-time enrollment: 2,300)
  • FORT VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY (about 95 miles; FT VALLEY, GA; Full-time enrollment: 2,233)

Public primary/middle school in Ailey:

  • MONTGOMERY COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 634; Location: 900 MARTIN LUTHER KING DRIVE; Grades: PK – 05)