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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Oconee County

Georgia · 26,225 residents · 184.342 sq mi
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Oconee County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $55,211. Population has grown 49% since 1990. 40% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $145,900. Households here earn about 30% more than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.2
US median: 35.2
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

26,225
+49%since 1990
from 17,618 in 1990
1990 – 2025
142 / sq mi
+49%since 1990
from 96 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.2
+8%since 1990
from 32.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
15K23K31K38K46K1990201020202024Oconee County
202444K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$55,211
+21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $34,566 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$24,153
+59%since 1990
from $15,164 in 1990
US average: $21,522
6.5%
−1.4 ptssince 1990
from 7.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$145,900
+42%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $77,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$589
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $436 in 1990
US average: $602
80.2%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 77.5% in 1990
19.8% rent
2.6
+17%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(16,219)
Black7.4%(1,299)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(134)
Asian0.2%(27)
Diversity Score20%(3,520)
2000
White, non-Hispanic88.1%(23,112)
Black6.3%(1,653)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(833)
Asian1.4%(373)
Diversity Score25.3%(6,647)
25
+27%since 1990
from 20 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

39.8%
+11.4 ptssince 1990
from 28.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
86.7%
+9.6 ptssince 1990
from 77.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
17.1%
+4.3 ptssince 1990
from 12.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.2 min
−18%since 1990
from 19.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oconee County, Georgia?

Oconee County, Georgia has about 26,225 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Oconee County, Georgia?

The typical household in Oconee County, Georgia earns about $55,211 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oconee County, Georgia expensive?

In Oconee County, Georgia, the median home is worth about $145,900, and the typical rent is about $589 a month.

How educated are people in Oconee County, Georgia?

About 39.8% of adults age 25 and over in Oconee County, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oconee County, Georgia?

About 6.5% of people in Oconee County, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Oconee County, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Oconee County, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 8,607 residents, a change of about 49 percent over that period.

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

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