Oglethorpe County, Georgia Population 2022
Oglethorpe County, Georgia's estimated population is 15,796 with a growth rate of 1.15% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Oglethorpe County, Georgia is the 109th largest county in Georgia. The 2010 Population was 14,899 and has seen a growth of 6.02% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1800 | 9,780 | 0.00% | |
| 1810 | 12,297 | 2,517 | 25.74% |
| 1820 | 14,046 | 1,749 | 14.22% |
| 1830 | 13,618 | -428 | -3.05% |
| 1840 | 10,868 | -2,750 | -20.19% |
| 1850 | 12,259 | 1,391 | 12.80% |
| 1860 | 11,549 | -710 | -5.79% |
| 1870 | 11,782 | 233 | 2.02% |
| 1880 | 15,400 | 3,618 | 30.71% |
| 1890 | 16,951 | 1,551 | 10.07% |
| 1900 | 17,881 | 930 | 5.49% |
| 1910 | 18,680 | 799 | 4.47% |
| 1920 | 20,287 | 1,607 | 8.60% |
| 1930 | 12,927 | -7,360 | -36.28% |
| 1940 | 12,430 | -497 | -3.84% |
| 1950 | 9,958 | -2,472 | -19.89% |
| 1960 | 7,926 | -2,032 | -20.41% |
| 1970 | 7,598 | -328 | -4.14% |
| 1980 | 8,929 | 1,331 | 17.52% |
| 1990 | 9,763 | 834 | 9.34% |
| 2010 | 14,899 | 5,136 | 52.61% |
| 2011 | 14,708 | -191 | -1.28% |
| 2012 | 14,509 | -199 | -1.35% |
| 2013 | 14,423 | -86 | -0.59% |
| 2014 | 14,541 | 118 | 0.82% |
| 2015 | 14,732 | 191 | 1.31% |
| 2016 | 14,712 | -20 | -0.14% |
| 2017 | 14,874 | 162 | 1.10% |
| 2018 | 15,080 | 206 | 1.38% |
| 2019 | 15,259 | 179 | 1.19% |
| 2020 | 15,438 | 179 | 1.17% |
| 2021 | 15,617 | 179 | 1.16% |
| 2022 | 15,796 | 179 | 1.15% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,948 | 79.44% |
| Black or African American | 2,578 | 17.14% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 3 | 0.02% |
| Asian | 49 | 0.33% |
| Some Other Race | 115 | 0.76% |
| Two or More Races | 347 | 2.31% |
Oglethorpe County, Georgia Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,477 | 2.72 | 77.2 |
| Married | 2,822 | 3.27 | 88.1 |
| Male | 182 | 3.34 | 40.1 |
| Female | 758 | 4.26 | 56.7 |
| Non Family | 1,715 | 1.07 | 72.4 |
3.39
Average Family Size
2.72
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 520 | 4.97% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,206 | 11.53% |
| High School Graduate | 3,981 | 38.05% |
| Some College | 1,682 | 16.08% |
| Associates Degree | 1,025 | 9.80% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,129 | 10.79% |
| Graduate Degree | 920 | 8.79% |
Oglethorpe County, Georgia Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,311 | 7,183 | 1,944 |
| 2+ Races | 129 | 129 | 17 |
| Black | 1,799 | 1,338 | 88 |
| Native American | 3 | 3 | |
| Asian | 34 | 32 | |
| Hispanic | 195 | 60 | |
| Other Race | 21 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 23.39%.
$34,670
Average Earnings
$42,371
Average Male
$26,456
Average Female
Oglethorpe County, Georgia Language by Age
Oglethorpe County, Georgia Language
94.43% of Oglethorpe County, Georgia residents speak only English, while 5.57% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.95% of the population.
Oglethorpe County, Georgia Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple | 339 | 122 | 35.99% |
| Hispanic | 728 | 162 | 22.25% |
| Black | 2,532 | 485 | 19.15% |
| White | 11,254 | 1,061 | 9.43% |
| Other | 115 | NaN% |
12.28%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.80%
Male Poverty Rate
13.80%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Oglethorpe County, Georgia
The race most likely to be in poverty in Oglethorpe County, Georgia is Multiple, with 35.99% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Oglethorpe 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 3.55%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.87%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.78%.
Oglethorpe County, Georgia Marital Status
Marriage Rates
51.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.7%
Male Marriage Rate
49.0%
Female Marriage Rate
Oglethorpe County, Georgia Married by Age and Sex
Oglethorpe County, Georgia Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Oglethorpe County, Georgia Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 797 | 8.51% |
| Black | 101 | 4.95% |
| 2+ Races | 26 | 11.82% |
Oglethorpe County, Georgia Veterans by Education
6.74%
Veteran Poverty Rate
17.72%
Veteran Disability Rate
63.2%
Labor Force Participation
59.7%
Employment Rate
5.2%
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
75.23%
Born in Oglethorpe County, Georgia
99.13%
Native Born
0.87%
Foreign Born
0.61%
Non Citizen
0.27%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.13% of Oglethorpe County, Georgia residents were born in the United States, with 75.23% having been born in Georgia. 0.61% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- 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