Oconee County's estimated 2026 population is 84,371 with a growth rate of 1.14% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Oconee County is the 17th largest county in South Carolina. The 2010 population was 74,349 and has seen a growth of 13.48% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Oconee County includes 84.73% White, 6.78% Black or African American, 3.07% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (84.73%)
Black or African American (6.78%)
Two or more races (4.5%)
Other race (3.07%)
Asian (0.8%)
Native American (0.09%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.02%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 67,416 | 84.73% |
| Black or African American | 5,398 | 6.78% |
| Two or more races | 3,577 | 4.5% |
| Other race | 2,446 | 3.07% |
| Asian | 639 | 0.8% |
| Native American | 74 | 0.09% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 16 | 0.02% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Oconee County's average per capita income is $43,555. Household income levels show a median of $60,193. The poverty rate stands at 16.38%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $89,518 | - |
| Families | $76,111 | $104,765 |
| Households | $60,193 | $87,937 |
| Non Families | $33,412 | $49,271 |
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