Ideal is a city located in Macon County Georgia. Ideal has a 2024 population of 398. Ideal is currently declining at a rate of -0.25% annually and its population has decreased by -1% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 402 in 2020.
The average household income in Ideal is $29,190 with a poverty rate of 62.45%. The median age in Ideal is 39 years: 49.4 years for males, and 37.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ideal was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 531 | 84.96% |
| White | 94 | 15.04% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 182 | 2.96 | 51.1 | 48.9 |
| Female | 94 | 4.27 | 30.9 | 69.1 |
| Non Family | 59 | 1.12 | 78 | 22 |
| Married | 25 | 2.56 | 72 | 28 |
| Male | 4 | 1.75 | 0 | 100 |
3.8
Average Family Size
2.96
Average Household Size
51.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 111 | 31.71% |
| Associates Degree | 41 | 11.71% |
| Bachelors Degree | 23 | 6.57% |
| Graduate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| High School Graduate | 91 | 26% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 42 | 12% |
| Some College | 42 | 12% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 266 | 130 | 17 |
| White | 84 | 67 | 6 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 79.76%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 7.14%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $16,000 | $0 | $16,000 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $21,875 | $0 | $22,250 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $12,292 | $0 | $15,547 |
| Overall | $17,045 | $0 | $17,311 |
| Some College | $26,667 | $0 | $26,333 |
$17,045
Average Earnings
$0
Average Male
$17,311
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.64% of Ideal residents speak only English, while 0.36% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.36% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 484 | 320 | 66.12% |
| White | 54 | 16 | 29.63% |
62.45%
Overall Poverty Rate
39.71%
Male Poverty Rate
70.15%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ideal is Black, with 66.12% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ideal is White, with 29.63% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 54.01%. Among those working part-time, it was 29.17%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 58.93%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 68.57% |
| Some College | 29.85% |
| High School | 21.92% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 11.11% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 54.48% |
| Male Employed | 34.78% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $23,375 | $32,668 |
| Households | $21,800 | $29,190 |
| Married Families | $24,625 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $21,307 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
15.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
24.2%
Male Marriage Rate
11.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
17
Number of Veterans
17
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Korea | 5 |
| Second Gulf War | 4 |
| First Gulf War | 4 |
| Vietnam | 4 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 9 |
| 35 to 54 | 4 |
| 65 to 74 | 4 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13 | 14.77% |
| Black | 4 | 1.28% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
33.33%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
35.6%
Labor Force Participation
33.3%
Employment Rate
6.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
95.36%
Born in Ideal
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Ideal residents were born in the United States, with 95.36% having been born in Georgia. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 393 | -1 | -0.25% |
| 2028 | 394 | -1 | -0.25% |
| 2027 | 395 | -1 | -0.25% |
| 2026 | 396 | -1 | -0.25% |
| 2025 | 397 | -1 | -0.25% |
| 2024 | 398 | -1 | -0.25% |
| 2023 | 399 | -1 | -0.25% |
| 2022 | 400 | -5 | -1.23% |
| 2021 | 405 | 3 | 0.75% |
| 2020 | 402 | -37 | -8.43% |
| 2019 | 439 | -5 | -1.13% |
| 2018 | 444 | -2 | -0.45% |
| 2017 | 446 | -9 | -1.98% |
| 2016 | 455 | -4 | -0.87% |
| 2015 | 459 | -9 | -1.92% |
| 2014 | 468 | -4 | -0.85% |
| 2013 | 472 | -7 | -1.46% |
| 2012 | 479 | -6 | -1.24% |
| 2011 | 485 | -9 | -1.82% |
| 2010 | 494 | 0 | 0% |