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Oconee

Georgia · 197 residents · 1.298 sq mi
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Population has fallen 30% since 2000, a loss of 83 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $155,000. With a median age of 58.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Older
median age 58.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 257%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
197
−30%since 2000
from 280 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
152 / sq mi
−30%since 2000
from 216 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
58.4
+21%since 2000
from 48.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1752403053704351990201020202024Oconee
2024315
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$19,505
+47%since 2000
from $13,262 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.5%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 31.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.7%
−15.5 ptssince 2000
from 33.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food11.8%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade9.7%
US avg: 10%
Other services9.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration9.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing8.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$155,000
+257%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$546
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $325 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.0%
−11.6 ptssince 2000
from 92.6% in 2000
19.0% rent
RELATED:See current rent listings in Oconee on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic61.8%(173)
Black36.4%(102)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score58.3%(163)
2020
White, non-Hispanic59.9%(118)
Black33.5%(66)
Hispanic / Latino1%(2)
Asian0.5%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score59.6%(117)
Diversity Score
60
+2%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.6%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.9%
+32.6 ptssince 2000
from 53.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.9%
−6.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.2 min
+27%since 2000
from 19.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
98.9%
+21.0 ptssince 2009
from 77.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.1%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.0%
+7.0 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
40.5%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 44.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.1%
−22.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Female
49.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.2%
−81.3 ptssince 2013
from 89.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oconee, Georgia?

Oconee, Georgia has about 197 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Oconee, Georgia expensive?

In Oconee, Georgia, the median home is worth about $155,000, and the typical rent is about $546 a month.

How educated are people in Oconee, Georgia?

About 6.6% of adults age 25 and over in Oconee, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oconee, Georgia?

About 17.7% of people in Oconee, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Oconee, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Oconee, Georgia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 63 residents, a change of about -24 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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