Argyle, Georgia
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Argyle · Clinch County, Georgia
Population 544 (est. 2026: ~600)
Source: Census ACS 2023 · ACS 2023 + 5.33% annual growth projection

Argyle, Georgia

Clinch County, Georgia · Population 190

Argyle sits in the flatwoods of Clinch County in extreme south Georgia, roughly 15 miles southeast of Homerville, the county seat. The Alapaha and Suwannee river systems drain this part of the coastal plain, and the Okefenokee Swamp lies close enough to the east that the landscape carries that same low, wet character. Argyle itself is a small crossroads community — one of the smallest incorporated places in Georgia — surrounded by timber operations, agricultural land, and the kind of quiet that only deepens at night. What distinguishes Argyle from its neighbors is not industry or amenity but demographic composition: more than six in ten residents are Hispanic or Latino, making it one of the most Latino communities in rural south Georgia.

People & Demographics

The ACS 2022 five-year estimates put Argyle's population at 504, though the town's official Census-designated count runs closer to 190. Of those 504 counted residents, 306 identify as Hispanic or Latino — roughly 61 percent of the total population. White non-Hispanic residents number 126, Black residents 73. The median age is 30.9, notably younger than the broader Clinch County population of 6,749 and younger than Georgia as a whole, which trends into the mid-thirties. There are 46 total households, 41 of which are family households, with an average household size of 2.61 persons. Children under 18 account for 19 residents in the counted figures.

Economy & Employment

The economic picture in Argyle is stark. Per capita income sits at $9,571 — a fraction of Georgia's statewide figure, which exceeds $35,000. The median household income field in the source data is not a usable figure and is omitted here. Of the 504 counted residents, 343 fall below the federal poverty line — that is roughly 68 percent of the measured population living in poverty. The labor force counts 274 people, with only 2 recorded as unemployed, suggesting that most working-age adults who are counted are employed, but wages in this part of the county reflect agricultural, forestry, and low-wage service work that has long defined the local economy of the Clinch County interior.

Housing

Argyle has 68 total housing units. Twenty-two of those — about 32 percent — sit vacant, a vacancy rate considerably higher than most Georgia municipalities. Of the 46 occupied units, 25 are owner-occupied and 21 are renter-occupied, an unusually balanced split for a town this size. The median home value is $73,000, well below state and national medians. Median rent runs $661 per month. For context, these numbers suggest Argyle is one of the more affordable places to rent or own in Georgia by sticker price, though that affordability is inseparable from poverty-level incomes.

Schools

Children in Argyle attend Clinch County Schools, based in Homerville. The system runs three campuses:

There are no schools physically located in Argyle. Students travel to Homerville for all grades.

Getting Around

The commuting data for Argyle is unusual and worth reading carefully. Of 272 total workers, 76 walked to work, 76 worked from home, and 75 used public transit — each nearly equal in share. Only 45 drove alone. This distribution is rare for rural Georgia and likely reflects the specific employment patterns of a workforce concentrated in nearby agricultural or processing operations where transportation may be employer-arranged. Aggregate travel time for all workers totals 2,725 minutes, averaging just under 10 minutes per worker — consistent with very short commutes or on-site work.

Healthcare

Clinch County is served by Clinch Memorial Hospital in Homerville, approximately 15 miles from Argyle. The hospital serves as the primary acute care facility for the county. For individual provider lookup, the NPI Registry search for Argyle and the surrounding area is available at NPI Registry — Argyle, GA.

Library

The Clinch County Public Library is located approximately 1.0 mile from Argyle's center and can be reached at (912) 487-3200. It is the primary public library resource for Clinch County residents and part of the Georgia Public Library Service network.

Natural Hazards

Clinch County carries a long and active FEMA disaster declaration history. The county has been struck by or affected by major weather events in nearly every recent year:

The pattern here is clear: Clinch County sits in the direct path of Atlantic and Gulf storm systems that recurve into south Georgia, and the proximity of the Okefenokee creates additional wildfire exposure in dry seasons. Anyone living in or moving to Argyle should plan accordingly — flood insurance, storm preparation, and awareness of evacuation routes toward Homerville and beyond are practical necessities, not optional considerations.

Government & Municipal Code

Argyle is an incorporated municipality with a published municipal code maintained by Municode. The full code is accessible at library.municode.com/ga/argyle-town-georgia. The town does not have a local building code on file with Municode.

Weather

Current forecasts for Argyle are available through the National Weather Service: NWS Forecast — Argyle, GA. Active weather alerts can be monitored at NWS Alerts. The nearest official weather observation station is Homerville 0.1 SSE, approximately 1.0 mile away.

References

The law belongs to the people. Georgia v. Public.Resource.Org, 590 U.S. (2020)