Oconee County, South Carolina Population 2022
Oconee County, South Carolina's estimated population is 83,263 with a growth rate of 1.51% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Oconee County, South Carolina is the 19th largest county in South Carolina. The 2010 Population was 74,348 and has seen a growth of 11.99% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1870 | 10,536 | 0.00% | |
| 1880 | 16,256 | 5,720 | 54.29% |
| 1890 | 18,687 | 2,431 | 14.95% |
| 1900 | 23,634 | 4,947 | 26.47% |
| 1910 | 27,337 | 3,703 | 15.67% |
| 1920 | 30,117 | 2,780 | 10.17% |
| 1930 | 33,368 | 3,251 | 10.79% |
| 1940 | 36,512 | 3,144 | 9.42% |
| 1950 | 39,050 | 2,538 | 6.95% |
| 1960 | 40,204 | 1,154 | 2.96% |
| 1970 | 40,728 | 524 | 1.30% |
| 1980 | 48,611 | 7,883 | 19.36% |
| 1990 | 57,494 | 8,883 | 18.27% |
| 2010 | 74,348 | 16,854 | 29.31% |
| 2011 | 74,252 | -96 | -0.13% |
| 2012 | 74,551 | 299 | 0.40% |
| 2013 | 74,937 | 386 | 0.52% |
| 2014 | 75,219 | 282 | 0.38% |
| 2015 | 75,863 | 644 | 0.86% |
| 2016 | 76,535 | 672 | 0.89% |
| 2017 | 77,388 | 853 | 1.11% |
| 2018 | 78,307 | 919 | 1.19% |
| 2019 | 79,546 | 1,239 | 1.58% |
| 2020 | 80,785 | 1,239 | 1.56% |
| 2021 | 82,024 | 1,239 | 1.53% |
| 2022 | 83,263 | 1,239 | 1.51% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 68,199 | 87.08% |
| Black or African American | 5,574 | 7.12% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 529 | 0.68% |
| Asian | 605 | 0.77% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 12 | 0.02% |
| Some Other Race | 1,056 | 1.35% |
| Two or More Races | 2,339 | 2.99% |
Oconee County, South Carolina Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 32,440 | 2.39 | 73.2 |
| Married | 16,763 | 2.91 | 90.2 |
| Male | 1,412 | 3.45 | 54.6 |
| Female | 3,384 | 3.19 | 47.7 |
| Non Family | 10,881 | 1.19 | 57.4 |
2.91
Average Family Size
2.39
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,674 | 4.69% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 5,450 | 9.56% |
| High School Graduate | 16,379 | 28.74% |
| Some College | 11,242 | 19.73% |
| Associates Degree | 5,648 | 9.91% |
| Bachelors Degree | 9,387 | 16.47% |
| Graduate Degree | 6,207 | 10.89% |
Oconee County, South Carolina Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islander | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Asian | 395 | 349 | 220 |
| White | 49,851 | 43,606 | 14,446 |
| Hispanic | 2,309 | 1,276 | 333 |
| Black | 3,954 | 3,303 | 565 |
| 2+ Races | 775 | 575 | 74 |
| Other Race | 617 | 161 | 39 |
| Native American | 184 | 70 | 3 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
$33,534
Average Earnings
$40,849
Average Male
$26,707
Average Female
Oconee County, South Carolina Language by Age
Oconee County, South Carolina Language
94.71% of Oconee County, South Carolina residents speak only English, while 5.29% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.89% of the population.
Oconee County, South Carolina Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 529 | 429 | 81.10% |
| Multiple | 2,287 | 769 | 33.62% |
| Hispanic | 4,303 | 1,133 | 26.33% |
| Black | 5,369 | 946 | 17.62% |
| White | 65,407 | 9,080 | 13.88% |
| Asian | 605 | 57 | 9.42% |
| Other | 55 | NaN% |
15.30%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.81%
Male Poverty Rate
16.73%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Oconee County, South Carolina
The race most likely to be in poverty in Oconee County, South Carolina is Native, with 81.10% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Oconee County, South Carolina is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.90%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.97%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.52%.
Oconee County, South Carolina Marital Status
Marriage Rates
53.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.3%
Male Marriage Rate
51.1%
Female Marriage Rate
Oconee County, South Carolina Married by Age and Sex
Oconee County, South Carolina Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Oconee County, South Carolina Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,822 | 10.46% |
| Black | 344 | 7.53% |
| Native American | 18 | 9.78% |
| Other Race | 4 | 0.51% |
| 2+ Races | 27 | 2.71% |
| Hispanic | 90 | 3.30% |
Oconee County, South Carolina Veterans by Education
6.67%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.23%
Veteran Disability Rate
54.5%
Labor Force Participation
51.2%
Employment Rate
6.1%
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
56.82%
Born in Oconee County, South Carolina
96.07%
Native Born
3.93%
Foreign Born
2.06%
Non Citizen
1.87%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
96.07% of Oconee County, South Carolina residents were born in the United States, with 56.82% having been born in South Carolina. 2.06% 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