Andersonville, Georgia Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

The current estimated population of Andersonville, Georgia, is 255, with approximately 48% male and 52% female. The population has remained small but stable, with a strong connection to its historical significance as a Civil War site.

City Facts

  • Year Founded: 1853
  • County Affiliated: Sumter County
  • Land Area: 1.07 square miles
  • Population Density: 238 people per square mile
  • Area Code: 229
  • Zip Codes: 31711

Geography and Location

Andersonville, Georgia, is located in Sumter County, in the southwestern part of the state. The town is most famous for being the site of the Andersonville National Historic Site, a former Confederate prisoner-of-war camp during the Civil War. This connection to history defines much of the town’s character and draws numerous visitors each year. Andersonville is situated approximately 12 miles north of Americus and 60 miles southwest of Macon, providing access to larger cities while maintaining its small-town feel. The town experiences a humid subtropical climate, with hot summers and mild winters. The surrounding geography is typical of the southern Georgia Piedmont region, characterized by gently rolling hills, forests, and farmlands. The town’s rural location, combined with its historical significance, makes it a unique and tranquil destination.

Demographics

Median resident age: 35.7 years
Median household income: $29,107
Median house value: $59,400

Population by Race

Races in Andersonville:

  • White Non-Hispanic (64.0%)
  • Black (34.7%)
  • Hispanic (1.2%)

Ancestries: United States (18.4%), English (6.0%), Scotch-Irish (4.8%), Scottish (2.4%), Subsaharan African (2.4%), Irish (1.8%).

Land area: 1.3 square miles

Map of Andersonville, GA

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Andersonville

  • High school or higher: 64.2%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 14.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.2%
  • Unemployed: 10.3%
  • Mean travel time to work: 17.5 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Andersonville city

  • Never married: 31.3%
  • Now married: 47.1%
  • Separated: 3.8%
  • Widowed: 4.8%
  • Divorced: 13.1%

0.0% Foreign born

Population change in the 1990s: +49 (+17.4%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Andersonville:

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Andersonville:

  • SOUTHWEST GEORGIA REGIONAL (about 46 miles; ALBANY, GA; Abbreviation: ABY)
  • MIDDLE GEORGIA REGIONAL (about 49 miles; MACON, GA; Abbreviation: MCN)
  • ROBINS AFB (about 49 miles; WARNER ROBINS, GA; Abbreviation: WRB)

Other public-use airports nearest to Andersonville:

  • SOUTHER FIELD (about 8 miles; AMERICUS, GA; Abbreviation: ACJ)
  • DR. C P SAVAGE SR. (about 13 miles; MONTEZUMA, GA; Abbreviation: 53A)
  • PETERSON FIELD (about 18 miles; PLAINS, GA; Abbreviation: 7A9)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Andersonville:

  • FORT VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY (about 31 miles; FT VALLEY, GA; Full-time enrollment: 2,233)
  • ALBANY STATE UNIVERSITY (about 45 miles; ALBANY, GA; Full-time enrollment: 2,996)
  • MACON STATE COLLEGE (about 53 miles; MACON, GA; Full-time enrollment: 2,557)
  • CENTRAL GEORGIA TECHNICAL COLLEGE (about 53 miles; MACON, GA; Full-time enrollment: 2,383)
  • MERCER UNIVERSITY (about 56 miles; MACON, GA; Full-time enrollment: 5,859)
  • COLUMBUS STATE UNIVERSITY (about 57 miles; COLUMBUS, GA; Full-time enrollment: 3,886)
  • GORDON COLLEGE (about 59 miles; BARNESVILLE, GA; Full-time enrollment: 2,263)