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Oglethorpe County, Georgia Population 2021
Oglethorpe County, Georgia's estimated population is 15,617 with a growth rate of 1.16% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Oglethorpe County, Georgia is the 109th largest county inGeorgia. The 2010 Population was 14,899 and has seen a growth of 4.82% since this time.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 15,617 | 179 | 1.16% |
| 2020 | 15,438 | 179 | 1.17% |
| 2019 | 15,259 | 179 | 1.19% |
| 2018 | 15,080 | 206 | 1.38% |
| 2017 | 14,874 | 162 | 1.10% |
| 2016 | 14,712 | -20 | -0.14% |
| 2015 | 14,732 | 191 | 1.31% |
| 2014 | 14,541 | 118 | 0.82% |
| 2013 | 14,423 | -86 | -0.59% |
| 2012 | 14,509 | -199 | -1.35% |
| 2011 | 14,708 | -191 | -1.28% |
| 2010 | 14,899 | 5,136 | 52.61% |
| 1990 | 9,763 | 834 | 9.34% |
| 1980 | 8,929 | 1,331 | 17.52% |
| 1970 | 7,598 | -328 | -4.14% |
| 1960 | 7,926 | -2,032 | -20.41% |
| 1950 | 9,958 | -2,472 | -19.89% |
| 1940 | 12,430 | -497 | -3.84% |
| 1930 | 12,927 | -7,360 | -36.28% |
| 1920 | 20,287 | 1,607 | 8.60% |
| 1910 | 18,680 | 799 | 4.47% |
| 1900 | 17,881 | 930 | 5.49% |
| 1890 | 16,951 | 1,551 | 10.07% |
| 1880 | 15,400 | 3,618 | 30.71% |
| 1870 | 11,782 | 233 | 2.02% |
| 1860 | 11,549 | -710 | -5.79% |
| 1850 | 12,259 | 1,391 | 12.80% |
| 1840 | 10,868 | -2,750 | -20.19% |
| 1830 | 13,618 | -428 | -3.05% |
| 1820 | 14,046 | 1,749 | 14.22% |
| 1810 | 12,297 | 2,517 | 25.74% |
| 1800 | 9,780 | 0.00% |
2021 Growth Rate
1.16%
State
Founded
December 19, 1795
County Seat
Lat./Long.
2010 Population
14,899
Growth Since 2010
4.82%
Oglethorpe County, Georgia Population Growth
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,909 | 79.76% |
| Black or African American | 2,624 | 17.57% |
| Two or More Races | 296 | 1.98% |
| Some Other Race | 64 | 0.43% |
| Asian | 32 | 0.21% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 6 | 0.04% |
Oglethorpe County, Georgia Population by Race
Oglethorpe County, Georgia Population Pyramid $2021
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Oglethorpe County, Georgia Population by Age
Oglethorpe County, Georgia Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,651 | 2.62 | 77.2 |
| Married | 2,821 | 3.27 | 87.8 |
| Non Family | 1,940 | 1.09 | 69.5 |
| Female | 662 | 4.04 | 65.1 |
| Male | 228 | 3.45 | 46.5 |
3.34
Average Family Size
2.62
Average Household Size
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Oglethorpe County, Georgia Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 637 | 6.07% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,488 | 14.19% |
| High School Graduate | 4,077 | 38.87% |
| Some College | 1,615 | 15.40% |
| Associates Degree | 881 | 8.40% |
| Bachelors Degree | 995 | 9.49% |
| Graduate Degree | 795 | 7.58% |
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Oglethorpe County, Georgia Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Oglethorpe County, Georgia Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,234 | 6,955 | 1,734 |
| Black | 1,905 | 1,246 | 29 |
| Hispanic | 227 | 44 | |
| 2+ Races | 93 | 93 | 27 |
| Asian | 26 | 25 | |
| Other Race | 18 | 6 | |
| Native American | 6 | 3 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 29.03%.
Oglethorpe County, Georgia Educational Attainment by Race
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$33,743
Average Earnings
$42,787
Average Male
$27,533
Average Female
Oglethorpe County, Georgia Earnings by Educational Attainment
Oglethorpe County, Georgia Language by Age
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Oglethorpe County, Georgia Language
94.93% of Oglethorpe County, Georgia residents speak only English, while 5.07% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.65% of the population.
Oglethorpe County, Georgia Language
Oglethorpe County, Georgia Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 11,209 | 1,371 | 12.23% |
| Black | 2,579 | 289 | 11.21% |
| Multiple | 293 | 133 | 45.39% |
| Hispanic | 679 | 98 | 14.43% |
| Other | 64 | 58 | 90.63% |
| Native | 6 | 3 | 50.00% |
12.80%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.22%
Male Poverty Rate
15.44%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Oglethorpe County, Georgia
The race most likely to be in poverty in Oglethorpe County, Georgia is Other, with 90.63% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Oglethorpe County, Georgia is Black, with 11.21% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.29%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.13%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.52%.
Oglethorpe County, Georgia Poverty
Oglethorpe County, Georgia Poverty Rate by Education
Oglethorpe County, Georgia Marital Status
Marriage Rates
50.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.5%
Male Marriage Rate
49.0%
Female Marriage Rate
Oglethorpe County, Georgia Married by Age and Sex
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Oglethorpe 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 45-54.
Oglethorpe County, Georgia Marital Status by Race
Oglethorpe County, Georgia Marital Status
Oglethorpe County, Georgia Veterans by War
Oglethorpe County, Georgia Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 867 | 9.33% |
| Black | 68 | 3.26% |
| 2+ Races | 15 | 10.79% |
| Native American | 3 | 50.00% |
Oglethorpe County, Georgia Veterans by Race
Oglethorpe County, Georgia Veterans by Education
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11.29%
Veteran Poverty Rate
18.57%
Veteran Disability Rate
Oglethorpe County, Georgia Veterans by Education
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57.7%
Labor Force Participation
54.6%
Employment Rate
5.2%
Unemployment Rate
Oglethorpe County, Georgia Employment by Age
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Oglethorpe County, Georgia Employment by Race
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Oglethorpe County, Georgia Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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75.58%
Born in Oglethorpe County, Georgia
99.05%
Native Born
0.95%
Foreign Born
0.81%
Non Citizen
0.14%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.05% of Oglethorpe County, Georgia residents were born in the United States, with 75.58% having been born in Georgia. 0.81% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Oglethorpe County, Georgia Place of Birth
- 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