Oconee County, Georgia Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 50th-largest in Georgia
The population of Oconee County, Georgia is 42,788 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 50th-largest county in Georgia. The median household income is $115,925, the median home value is $425,100, and the median age is 40.7.
The population of Oconee County has grown 35.9% since 2010 (32,935 → 44,751), a +2.21% annualized rate.
42,788
Population
+2.21%
Annual growth
232
People / sq mi
$115,925
Median Income
$425,100
Median Home Value
Oconee County covers 184 sq mi of land at 232.1 people per square mile.
About Oconee County, GA
Educational attainment is the headline number in Oconee County: 54.9% of adults 25 and older have a four-year degree. Oconee County is a county in Georgia with a population of 42,788. It ranks #50 among counties in Georgia by population.
Earnings sit at the high end: a median household income of $115,925, above the US median of $78,538. Hardship is rare relative to US counties: a poverty rate of just 4.1%, below the national 12.4%. Home prices are steep, with the typical property valued at $425,100, with typical rent around $1,347.
The population is unusually well-credentialed for US counties — 54.9% of adults have a four-year degree, above the national 35.0%. Working from home is common here: 17.7% of workers do so, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 25 minutes each way.
The education numbers are the throughline: a college-heavy population in Oconee County usually coincides with higher incomes and a workforce concentrated in professional and information industries.
Oconee County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Oconee County had a population of 32,935 in 2010 and 44,751 in 2024, a 35.9% growth over 14 years. The peak was 44,751 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 2.22%.
44,751
Population (2024)
32,935
Population (2010)
44,751
Peak (2024)
2.22%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 32,935 |
| 2011 | 33,269 |
| 2012 | 33,521 |
| 2013 | 34,084 |
| 2014 | 35,077 |
| 2015 | 35,861 |
| 2016 | 36,928 |
| 2017 | 38,122 |
| 2018 | 39,500 |
| 2019 | 40,296 |
| 2020 | 42,025 |
| 2021 | 43,049 |
| 2022 | 43,676 |
| 2023 | 44,256 |
| 2024 | 44,751 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 83.7% |
| Black or African American | 3.3% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.8% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
40.7
Median Age
50.5%
Female
49.5%
Male
16.1%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 20.9% · Seniors (65+): 16.1%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $115,925+$41,261 vs state |
| Mean household income | $161,413 |
| Per-capita income | $55,741 |
| Poverty rate | 4.1%-5.8% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 2.0% |
| Employment-to-population | 62.8% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Oconee County is professional & business services, accounting for 29.2% of workers.
How residents commute
0.0%
Drive alone
0.5%
Carpool
74.5%
Public transit
17.7%
Work from home
25.3 min
Avg commute
Housing
$425,100+$152,200 vs state
Median home value
$1,347
Median rent
81.6%
Homeownership rate
15,384
Total housing units
95.7%
Occupied
4.3%
Vacant
18.4%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
93.7%
With health insurance
97.6%
With broadband internet
33.3%
Foreign-born
6.5%
Veterans (18+)
8.6%
With a disability
91.1%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
96.2%
High School+
54.9%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Oconee County, Georgia has a population of 42,788 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 50th-largest county in Georgia. Population density is 232 people per square mile.
The population of Oconee County has grown 35.9% since 2010 (32,935 → 44,751), a +2.21% annualized rate.
The median household income in Oconee County, Georgia is $115,925, with mean (average) household income of $161,413 and per-capita income of $55,741. 4.1% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Oconee County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (83.7%), Black or African American (3.3%), Hispanic or Latino (2.8%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Oconee County, Georgia is 40.7 years. Residents are 50.5% female and 49.5% male.
The median home value in Oconee County is $425,100 and median monthly rent is $1,347. 81.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 15,384 total housing units, 4.3% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Oconee County, Georgia is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 29.2% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.0%.
Atlanta is among the largest cities associated with Oconee County, Georgia, with a population of 499,287.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.