Maxeys, Georgia Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 360, Maxeys's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Maxeys is a small community located in Georgia, within Oglethorpe County. The total population is 360. It ranks as the 538th most populous out of 669 Census-designated places in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Maxeys is 56.1 years. This is 49% higher than the state median of 37.6 years. Only 8.6% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The poverty rate stands at 4.4%. This is 67% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.4%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 5.0%. This is 3% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $201,900. Housing costs are 33% lower than the state median of $303,300. 98.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 50% higher than the state average of 65.7%.

Race & Ethnicity

Maxeys has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 91.9% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 0.3%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (91.9% vs 49.1%). The Black or African American population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 30.7%.

Education

24.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 29% lower than the state rate of 34.9%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 96.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Maxeys, Georgia is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Georgia state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 669 Census-designated places in Georgia. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.