Oconee County, Georgia's estimated 2024 population is 44,740 with a growth rate of 1.26% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Oconee County, Georgia is the 48th largest county in Georgia. The 2010 population was 32,935 and has seen a growth of 35.84% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 47,530 | 558 | 1.19% |
| 2028 | 46,972 | 558 | 1.2% |
| 2027 | 46,414 | 558 | 1.22% |
| 2026 | 45,856 | 558 | 1.23% |
| 2025 | 45,298 | 558 | 1.25% |
| 2024 | 44,740 | 558 | 1.26% |
| 2023 | 44,182 | 558 | 1.28% |
| 2022 | 43,624 | 590 | 1.37% |
| 2021 | 43,034 | 1,018 | 2.42% |
| 2020 | 42,016 | 1,720 | 4.27% |
| 2019 | 40,296 | 796 | 2.02% |
| 2018 | 39,500 | 1,378 | 3.61% |
| 2017 | 38,122 | 1,194 | 3.23% |
| 2016 | 36,928 | 1,067 | 2.98% |
| 2015 | 35,861 | 784 | 2.24% |
| 2014 | 35,077 | 993 | 2.91% |
| 2013 | 34,084 | 563 | 1.68% |
| 2012 | 33,521 | 252 | 0.76% |
| 2011 | 33,269 | 334 | 1.01% |
| 2010 | 32,935 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 17,618 | 5,191 | 41.77% |
| 1980 | 12,427 | 4,512 | 57.01% |
| 1970 | 7,915 | 1,611 | 25.56% |
| 1960 | 6,304 | -705 | -10.06% |
| 1950 | 7,009 | -567 | -7.48% |
| 1940 | 7,576 | -506 | -6.26% |
| 1930 | 8,082 | -2,985 | -26.97% |
| 1920 | 11,067 | -37 | -0.33% |
| 1910 | 11,104 | 2,502 | 29.09% |
| 1900 | 8,602 | 889 | 11.53% |
| 1890 | 7,713 | 1,362 | 21.45% |
| 1880 | 6,351 | -41,179 | -86.64% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 35,795 | 83.66% |
| Two or more races | 2,549 | 5.96% |
| Asian | 1,812 | 4.23% |
| Black or African American | 1,425 | 3.33% |
| Other race | 551 | 1.29% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 383 | 0.9% |
| Native American | 273 | 0.64% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 14,721 | 2.89 | 81.6 | 18.4 |
| Married | 10,481 | 3.26 | 91 | 9 |
| Non Family | 2,569 | 1.22 | 62.9 | 37.1 |
| Female | 887 | 3.27 | 46.7 | 53.3 |
| Male | 784 | 3.05 | 56.1 | 43.9 |
3.19
Average Family Size
2.89
Average Household Size
81.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 611 | 2.19% |
| Associates Degree | 2,009 | 7.21% |
| Bachelors Degree | 7,676 | 27.56% |
| Graduate Degree | 7,602 | 27.3% |
| High School Graduate | 4,421 | 15.87% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 437 | 1.57% |
| Some College | 5,093 | 18.29% |
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 | 23,845 | 23,177 | 13,173 |
| Hispanic | 1,291 | 963 | 527 |
| Asian | 1,167 | 1,152 | 939 |
| 2+ Races | 1,153 | 1,053 | 658 |
| Black | 707 | 692 | 273 |
| Islander | 345 | 212 | 0 |
| Other Race | 272 | 162 | 33 |
| Native American | 110 | 103 | 19 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 98.71%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 80.46%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $62,169 | $103,388 | $41,827 |
| Graduate Degree | $98,648 | $125,913 | $72,619 |
| High School Graduate | $48,171 | $57,944 | $45,096 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $42,227 | $46,328 | $33,170 |
| Overall | $63,483 | $84,831 | $46,335 |
| Some College | $47,472 | $61,334 | $35,791 |
$63,483
Average Earnings
$84,831
Average Male
$46,335
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
91.14% of Oconee County, Georgia residents speak only English, while 8.86% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 3.92% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 35,080 | 1,653 | 4.71% |
| Black | 1,401 | 377 | 26.91% |
| Multiple | 2,545 | 297 | 11.67% |
| Asian | 1,812 | 259 | 14.29% |
| Hispanic | 2,456 | 259 | 10.55% |
6.08%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.75%
Male Poverty Rate
6.41%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Oconee County, Georgia is Black, with 26.91% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Oconee County, Georgia is White, with 4.71% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.52%. Among those working part-time, it was 5.76%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.97%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 8.5% |
| Some College | 4.96% |
| High School | 3.6% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.29% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 14.13% |
| Male Unemployed | 11.81% |
| Male Employed | 3.18% |
| Female Employed | 2.43% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $137,986 | $177,573 |
| Households | $115,925 | $161,413 |
| Married Families | $148,418 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $48,953 | $79,021 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
65.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
67.6%
Male Marriage Rate
62.6%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
2,052
Number of Veterans
1,892
Male Veterans
160
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 821 |
| First Gulf War | 561 |
| Second Gulf War | 346 |
| Korea | 202 |
| World War II | 93 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 671 |
| 65 to 74 | 531 |
| 55 to 64 | 438 |
| 35 to 54 | 333 |
| 18 to 34 | 79 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,769 | 6.62% |
| 2+ Races | 158 | 10.72% |
| Black | 105 | 9.11% |
| Hispanic | 44 | 2.8% |
| Asian | 20 | 1.49% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.44%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.33%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.8%
Labor Force Participation
62.8%
Employment Rate
3%
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
58.59%
Born in Oconee County, Georgia
92.78%
Native Born
7.22%
Foreign Born
2.81%
Non Citizen
4.41%
Naturalized
92.78% of Oconee County, Georgia residents were born in the United States, with 58.59% having been born in Georgia. 2.81% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.