Watkinsville is a city located in Oconee County Georgia. Watkinsville has a 2024 population of 3,875. It is also the county seat of Oconee County. Watkinsville is currently growing at a rate of 6.72% annually and its population has increased by 33.71% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,898 in 2020.
The average household income in Watkinsville is $108,595 with a poverty rate of 6.8%. The median age in Watkinsville is 34.5 years: 33.4 years for males, and 35 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Watkinsville was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,797 | 88.77% |
| Two or more races | 195 | 6.19% |
| Black or African American | 100 | 3.17% |
| Asian | 52 | 1.65% |
| Other race | 7 | 0.22% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,065 | 2.88 | 73.8 | 26.2 |
| Married | 551 | 3.53 | 89.1 | 10.9 |
| Non Family | 308 | 1.17 | 75.3 | 24.7 |
| Female | 202 | 3.71 | 29.2 | 70.8 |
| Male | 4 | 4.25 | 100 | 0 |
3.52
Average Family Size
2.88
Average Household Size
73.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 43 | 2.29% |
| Associates Degree | 198 | 10.55% |
| Bachelors Degree | 504 | 26.85% |
| Graduate Degree | 479 | 25.52% |
| High School Graduate | 349 | 18.59% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23 | 1.23% |
| Some College | 281 | 14.97% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,711 | 1,655 | 927 |
| Black | 71 | 65 | 5 |
| 2+ Races | 62 | 58 | 34 |
| Hispanic | 26 | 22 | 3 |
| Asian | 17 | 17 | 17 |
| Other Race | 7 | 7 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $67,250 | $70,536 | $59,107 |
| Graduate Degree | $80,100 | $98,929 | $72,667 |
| High School Graduate | $40,893 | $46,250 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $53,472 | $53,750 | $0 |
| Overall | $59,688 | $70,125 | $52,344 |
| Some College | $35,938 | $50,833 | $29,387 |
$59,688
Average Earnings
$70,125
Average Male
$52,344
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92.91% of Watkinsville residents speak only English, while 7.09% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 3.05% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,692 | 131 | 4.87% |
| Multiple | 191 | 57 | 29.84% |
| Black | 87 | 19 | 21.84% |
6.8%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.56%
Male Poverty Rate
7.75%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Watkinsville is Multiple, with 29.84% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Watkinsville is White, with 4.87% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.53%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.36%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.97%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 7.42% |
| Some College | 6.6% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.24% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 25.53% |
| Female Employed | 2.72% |
| Male Employed | 1.14% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $100,592 | $124,899 |
| Households | $88,969 | $108,595 |
| Married Families | $132,944 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $47,857 | $63,301 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.0%
Male Marriage Rate
43.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
108
Number of Veterans
58
Male Veterans
50
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 45 |
| First Gulf War | 37 |
| Vietnam | 18 |
| Korea | 5 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 45 |
| 35 to 54 | 32 |
| 65 to 74 | 14 |
| 75+ | 9 |
| 55 to 64 | 8 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 108 | 5.14% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.63%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.19%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
73%
Labor Force Participation
70.1%
Employment Rate
3.6%
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
63.28%
Born in Watkinsville
95.59%
Native Born
4.41%
Foreign Born
1.21%
Non Citizen
3.21%
Naturalized
95.59% of Watkinsville residents were born in the United States, with 63.28% having been born in Georgia. 1.21% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 5,096 | 244 | 5.03% |
| 2028 | 4,852 | 244 | 5.3% |
| 2027 | 4,608 | 244 | 5.59% |
| 2026 | 4,364 | 245 | 5.95% |
| 2025 | 4,119 | 244 | 6.3% |
| 2024 | 3,875 | 244 | 6.72% |
| 2023 | 3,631 | 254 | 7.52% |
| 2022 | 3,377 | 459 | 15.73% |
| 2021 | 2,918 | 20 | 0.69% |
| 2020 | 2,898 | -40 | -1.36% |
| 2019 | 2,938 | 0 | 0% |
| 2018 | 2,938 | 32 | 1.1% |
| 2017 | 2,906 | 42 | 1.47% |
| 2016 | 2,864 | 3 | 0.1% |
| 2015 | 2,861 | 11 | 0.39% |
| 2014 | 2,850 | -42 | -1.45% |
| 2013 | 2,892 | 8 | 0.28% |
| 2012 | 2,884 | -4 | -0.14% |
| 2011 | 2,888 | 37 | 1.3% |
| 2010 | 2,851 | 0 | 0% |