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Oconee County

Georgia · 41,799 residents · 184.342 sq mi
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Oconee County is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $95,064. The county has grown rapidly, with population up 59% since 2000. 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $304,400. Poverty is rare here, at 6.2% of residents. Households here earn about 55% more than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
51% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
41,799
+59%since 2000
from 26,225 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
227 / sq mi
+59%since 2000
from 142 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.7
+13%since 2000
from 35.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
15K23K31K38K46K1990201020202024Oconee County
202444K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$95,064
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,211 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$49,099
+103%since 2000
from $24,153 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
59.2%
+13.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade7.2%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$304,400
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $145,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,098
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $589 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 80.2% in 2000
18.0% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+21%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.1%(23,112)
Black6.3%(1,653)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(833)
Asian1.4%(373)
Other0%
Diversity Score25.3%(6,647)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.1%(33,886)
Black4.5%(1,897)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(2,347)
Asian4.9%(2,066)
Other1.9%(798)
Diversity Score38.5%(16,112)
Segregation Score20%(8,350)
Diversity Score
39
+52%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
20
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
50.6%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 39.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.9%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 86.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
26.6%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.2 min
+55%since 2000
from 16.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.8%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 82.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 6.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 67.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
52.4%
−17.1 ptssince 2009
from 69.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
50.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
7.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.7%
−82.3 ptssince 2013
from 89.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oconee County, Georgia?

Oconee County, Georgia has about 41,799 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Oconee County, Georgia earns about $95,064 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 $304,400, and the typical rent is about $1,098 a month.

How educated are people in Oconee County, Georgia?

About 50.6% 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 6.2% 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 24,181 residents, a change of about 137 percent over that period.

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11 census tracts
Census Tract 301.04Census Tract 303Census Tract 304.02Census Tract 302.01Census Tract 306Census Tract 302.02Census Tract 305Census Tract 301.03Census Tract 301.02Census Tract 304.01Census Tract 301.01
3 ZIP codes
ZIP 30677ZIP 30622ZIP 30621
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