Ocilla is a city located in Irwin County Georgia. Ocilla has a 2024 population of 2,770. It is also the county seat of Irwin County. Ocilla is currently declining at a rate of -6.07% annually and its population has decreased by -20.49% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,484 in 2020.
The average household income in Ocilla is $45,257 with a poverty rate of 29.47%. The median age in Ocilla is 39.5 years: 32.6 years for males, and 41 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ocilla was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 2,197 | 65.82% |
| White | 1,122 | 33.61% |
| Two or more races | 14 | 0.42% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.15% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,216 | 2.51 | 51.8 | 48.2 |
| Non Family | 541 | 1.14 | 61 | 39 |
| Female | 378 | 3.77 | 28 | 72 |
| Married | 272 | 3.48 | 65.8 | 34.2 |
| Male | 25 | 2.64 | 60 | 40 |
3.56
Average Family Size
2.51
Average Household Size
51.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 324 | 14.12% |
| Associates Degree | 54 | 2.35% |
| Bachelors Degree | 231 | 10.07% |
| Graduate Degree | 94 | 4.1% |
| High School Graduate | 883 | 38.47% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 125 | 5.45% |
| Some College | 584 | 25.45% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,381 | 1,066 | 128 |
| White | 894 | 761 | 192 |
| Hispanic | 15 | 14 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| Asian | 5 | 5 | 5 |
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 | $0 | $67,917 | $34,195 |
| Graduate Degree | $54,667 | $0 | $54,000 |
| High School Graduate | $24,479 | $0 | $24,125 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $30,893 | $40,757 | $23,278 |
| Overall | $30,306 | $31,929 | $27,813 |
| Some College | $24,063 | $19,272 | $26,700 |
$30,306
Average Earnings
$31,929
Average Male
$27,813
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.16% of Ocilla residents speak only English, while 1.84% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.06% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 2,069 | 695 | 33.59% |
| White | 989 | 210 | 21.23% |
| Hispanic | 30 | 4 | 13.33% |
29.47%
Overall Poverty Rate
29.82%
Male Poverty Rate
29.03%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ocilla is Black, with 33.59% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ocilla is Hispanic, with 13.33% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 11.63%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.54%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 40.25%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 32.01% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23.22% |
| Some College | 18.97% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 18.81% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 75% |
| Female Employed | 23.11% |
| Male Employed | 1.23% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $51,484 | $58,330 |
| Households | $33,208 | $45,257 |
| Married Families | $90,625 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $21,696 | $28,890 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
27.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
28.5%
Male Marriage Rate
26.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
132
Number of Veterans
125
Male Veterans
7
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 65 |
| Vietnam | 60 |
| Second Gulf War | 24 |
| World War II | 5 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 50 |
| 65 to 74 | 46 |
| 75+ | 17 |
| 35 to 54 | 11 |
| 18 to 34 | 8 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 65 | 4.11% |
| White | 62 | 6.65% |
| Hispanic | 8 | 24.24% |
| 2+ Races | 5 | 35.71% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
18.94%
Veteran Poverty Rate
21.97%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
49%
Labor Force Participation
47.1%
Employment Rate
4%
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
80.8%
Born in Ocilla
98.32%
Native Born
1.68%
Foreign Born
0.66%
Non Citizen
1.02%
Naturalized
98.32% of Ocilla residents were born in the United States, with 80.8% having been born in Georgia. 0.66% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,878 | -179 | -8.7% |
| 2028 | 2,057 | -178 | -7.96% |
| 2027 | 2,235 | -178 | -7.38% |
| 2026 | 2,413 | -179 | -6.91% |
| 2025 | 2,592 | -178 | -6.43% |
| 2024 | 2,770 | -179 | -6.07% |
| 2023 | 2,949 | -37 | -1.24% |
| 2022 | 2,986 | -253 | -7.81% |
| 2021 | 3,239 | -245 | -7.03% |
| 2020 | 3,484 | -256 | -6.84% |
| 2019 | 3,740 | 115 | 3.17% |
| 2018 | 3,625 | -39 | -1.06% |
| 2017 | 3,664 | 73 | 2.03% |
| 2016 | 3,591 | 217 | 6.43% |
| 2015 | 3,374 | 67 | 2.03% |
| 2014 | 3,307 | -174 | -5% |
| 2013 | 3,481 | -75 | -2.11% |
| 2012 | 3,556 | -46 | -1.28% |
| 2011 | 3,602 | 92 | 2.62% |
| 2010 | 3,510 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,270 | 88 | 2.77% |
| 1990 | 3,182 | -254 | -7.39% |
| 1980 | 3,436 | 251 | 7.88% |
| 1970 | 3,185 | -32 | -0.99% |
| 1960 | 3,217 | 520 | 19.28% |
| 1950 | 2,697 | 819 | 43.61% |