Ranger, Georgia Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 134, Ranger'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

Ranger is a small community located in Georgia, within Gordon County. The total population is 134. It ranks as the 626th most populous out of 669 Census-designated places in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Ranger is 54.5 years. This is 45% higher than the state median of 37.6 years. 11.9% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Ranger is $68,854. This is 11% lower than the state median of $77,353. It is also 15% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 23.9%. This is 78% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.4%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Ranger, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $170,000. Housing costs are 44% lower than the state median of $303,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Ranger is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 63.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% lower than the state average of 65.7%.

Race & Ethnicity

Ranger has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 97.8% of all residents. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (97.8% vs 49.1%).

Education

3.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 89% 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 76.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Ranger, 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.