Ideal
City in Macon County, Georgia
Ideal is a city in Macon County, Georgia, with 407 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 482 ft (147 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Oglethorpe, 9.2 miles SE.
- 407residents (2020 Census)
- 482 ftelevation · 147 m
- 1.1 sq miland area · 3.0 km²
- 356 / sq mipopulation density
- 31041ZIP code
About Ideal
Ideal is a city in Macon County, Georgia, United States. The population was 407 at the 2020 census, down from 499 in 2010.
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Living in Ideal
- Median household income
- $26,500
- Median home value
- $48,900
- Median rent
- $800/mo
- Median age
- 41.8
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Ideal had 407 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 407 |
|---|---|
| Density | 356 per sq mi (137 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Ideal at a glance
| State | Georgia (GA) |
|---|---|
| County | Macon County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 407 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.14 sq mi (3.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km²) |
| Elevation | 482 ft (147 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.3729° N, 84.1890° W |
| ZIP code | 31041 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1340812 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Ideal
- Oglethorpe9.2 mi SE
- Montezuma11.2 mi SE
- Ellaville11.7 mi SW
- Andersonville12.4 mi S
- Butler13.0 mi N
- Reynolds14.1 mi NE
- Tazewell14.5 mi W
- Marshallville15.7 mi NE
- Dooling18.1 mi SE
- Howard19.4 mi NW
- Buena Vista19.5 mi W
- Byromville20.3 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Ideal
What county is Ideal in?
Ideal is in Macon County, Georgia.
What is the population of Ideal, GA?
407 people lived in Ideal at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Ideal, GA?
The ZIP code of Ideal is 31041.
What is the elevation of Ideal?
482 feet (147 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Ideal?
Oglethorpe (9.2 mi), Montezuma (11.2 mi), Ellaville (11.7 mi), Andersonville (12.4 mi), Butler (13.0 mi).
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