Oglethorpe County's 2026 population is estimated at 16,712, reflecting a 1.81% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Oglethorpe County is the 105th largest county in Georgia. The 2010 population was 14,891 and has grown 12.23% since 2010.
Overall: 43.2 years
Female: 44.1 years
Male: 41.1 years
There are 12,177 adults, (2,969 of whom are seniors) in Oglethorpe County.
Female: 7,631 (49.2%)
Male: 7,878 (50.8%)
The racial composition of Oglethorpe County includes 73.97% White, 15.43% Black or African American, 3.75% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,472 | 73.97% |
| Black or African American | 2,393 | 15.43% |
| Two or more races | 896 | 5.78% |
| Other race | 582 | 3.75% |
| Asian | 123 | 0.79% |
| Native American | 23 | 0.15% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 20 | 0.13% |
Oglethorpe County 's average per capita income is $44,297. Household income levels show a median of $75,034. The poverty rate stands at 11.6%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $101,755 | - |
| Families | $87,881 | $102,747 |
| Households | $75,034 | $90,105 |
| Non Families | $29,468 | $52,884 |
Average Income
Median Household Income
Poverty Rate
