Oconee County, Georgia Population 2022
Oconee County, Georgia's estimated population is 42,686 with a growth rate of 1.91% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Oconee County, Georgia is the 51st largest county in Georgia. The 2010 Population was 32,925 and has seen a growth of 29.65% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | 6,351 | 0.00% | |
| 1890 | 7,713 | 1,362 | 21.45% |
| 1900 | 8,602 | 889 | 11.53% |
| 1910 | 11,104 | 2,502 | 29.09% |
| 1920 | 11,067 | -37 | -0.33% |
| 1930 | 8,082 | -2,985 | -26.97% |
| 1940 | 7,576 | -506 | -6.26% |
| 1950 | 7,009 | -567 | -7.48% |
| 1960 | 6,304 | -705 | -10.06% |
| 1970 | 7,915 | 1,611 | 25.56% |
| 1980 | 12,427 | 4,512 | 57.01% |
| 1990 | 17,618 | 5,191 | 41.77% |
| 2010 | 32,925 | 15,307 | 86.88% |
| 2011 | 33,264 | 339 | 1.03% |
| 2012 | 33,514 | 250 | 0.75% |
| 2013 | 34,077 | 563 | 1.68% |
| 2014 | 35,072 | 995 | 2.92% |
| 2015 | 35,853 | 781 | 2.23% |
| 2016 | 36,929 | 1,076 | 3.00% |
| 2017 | 38,122 | 1,193 | 3.23% |
| 2018 | 39,478 | 1,356 | 3.56% |
| 2019 | 40,280 | 802 | 2.03% |
| 2020 | 41,082 | 802 | 1.99% |
| 2021 | 41,884 | 802 | 1.95% |
| 2022 | 42,686 | 802 | 1.91% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 34,380 | 87.72% |
| Black or African American | 1,927 | 4.92% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 40 | 0.10% |
| Asian | 1,594 | 4.07% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 34 | 0.09% |
| Some Other Race | 141 | 0.36% |
| Two or More Races | 1,078 | 2.75% |
Oconee County, Georgia Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 13,773 | 2.83 | 82.6 |
| Married | 9,515 | 3.22 | 89.6 |
| Male | 496 | 3.22 | 75.2 |
| Female | 1,259 | 3.04 | 55.4 |
| Non Family | 2,503 | 1.18 | 70.8 |
3.16
Average Family Size
2.83
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 368 | 1.43% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 935 | 3.64% |
| High School Graduate | 5,052 | 19.65% |
| Some College | 4,455 | 17.33% |
| Associates Degree | 1,902 | 7.40% |
| Bachelors Degree | 6,171 | 24.00% |
| Graduate Degree | 6,828 | 26.56% |
Oconee County, Georgia Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2+ Races | 414 | 351 | 275 |
| Asian | 1,075 | 931 | 652 |
| Hispanic | 1,211 | 986 | 633 |
| White | 21,930 | 21,205 | 11,287 |
| Black | 1,312 | 1,181 | 365 |
| Other Race | 115 | 38 | 19 |
| Native American | 15 | 11 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 96.69%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 66.43%.
$50,050
Average Earnings
$60,928
Average Male
$37,208
Average Female
Oconee County, Georgia Language by Age
Oconee County, Georgia Language
90.96% of Oconee County, Georgia residents speak only English, while 9.04% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.32% of the population.
Oconee County, Georgia Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2,126 | 507 | 23.85% |
| Multiple | 1,078 | 131 | 12.15% |
| Black | 1,878 | 208 | 11.08% |
| White | 32,562 | 1,560 | 4.79% |
| Other | 4 | NaN% |
6.18%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.35%
Male Poverty Rate
7.00%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Oconee County, Georgia
The race most likely to be in poverty in Oconee County, Georgia is Hispanic, with 23.85% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Oconee County, Georgia is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.34%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.36%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 8.38%.
Oconee County, Georgia Marital Status
Marriage Rates
64.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
67.3%
Male Marriage Rate
61.2%
Female Marriage Rate
Oconee County, Georgia Married by Age and Sex
Oconee County, Georgia Marriage
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 35-44.
Oconee County, Georgia Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,792 | 7.08% |
| Black | 94 | 6.33% |
| Native American | 6 | 40.00% |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 0.85% |
| Hispanic | 18 | 1.36% |
Oconee County, Georgia Veterans by Education
1.64%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.77%
Veteran Disability Rate
65.5%
Labor Force Participation
63.6%
Employment Rate
2.9%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
59.99%
Born in Oconee County, Georgia
92.91%
Native Born
7.09%
Foreign Born
2.90%
Non Citizen
4.18%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
92.91% of Oconee County, Georgia residents were born in the United States, with 59.99% having been born in Georgia. 2.90% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990