Population 43,551 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Oconee County
Household size in Oconee County
| Period | Oconee County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.80 | 2.70 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.91 | 2.77 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.84 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.91 | 2.73 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.11 | +0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Oconee County are large by national standards, averaging 2.91 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Household size has climbed from 2.80 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Oconee County
| Period | Oconee County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.0 | 36.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.6 | 36.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.6 | 38.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.4 | 38.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.4 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
At 41.4, the median age in Oconee County is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The population here is older than in Georgia as a whole, where the median age is 38.6. The median age has climbed from 39.0 in 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Oconee County
| Period | Oconee County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.2% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.6% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.4% | 13.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.6% | 13.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.6 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Oconee County: 6.6% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has fallen 1.6 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of Georgia's 159 counties, only two have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Oconee County
Renters in Oconee County
| Period | Oconee County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.3% | 32.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 21.0% | 35.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.1% | 36.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 18.7% | 34.3% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Oconee County is largely a place of homeowners: only 18.7% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About a third of owners (33.8%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Only 14 of Georgia's 159 counties have a lower share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Oconee County
| Period | Oconee County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.0% | 13.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.1% | 13.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.9% | 11.6% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.4% | 10.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.6 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 5.4% of homes in Oconee County are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 3.6 points, as it has nationally. Few Georgia counties have a lower vacancy rate: only three of 159.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Oconee County
| Period | Oconee County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1990 | 1985 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1992 | 1987 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1994 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1999 | 1991 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +6 | +6 |
Oconee County has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1999, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1990 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the south, the oldest in the center. Only 12 of Georgia's 159 counties have newer homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Oconee County
| Period | Oconee County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $898 | $910 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $929 | $977 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,110 | $1,112 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,568 | $1,520 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$671 | +$609 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Oconee County costs $1,568 a month with utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $671 a month from 2006–10, a 75% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 23.9% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the north; the most affordable are in the south.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Oconee County
Bachelor's degrees in Oconee County
| Period | Oconee County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.7% | 28.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 44.7% | 28.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 52.6% | 31.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 57.1% | 35.1% | 35.6% |
| Change | +13.4 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Oconee County: 57.1% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree is up 13.4 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of Georgia's 159 counties, only two have a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Oconee County
| Period | Oconee County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.5% | 84.1% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.5% | 85.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.5% | 87.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.5% | 89.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +8.0 pts | +5.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Oconee County: 96.5% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 8.0 points, mirroring the country. Only one other Georgia county has a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Oconee County
| Period | Oconee County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.3% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.9% | 10.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.9% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.7% | 5.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.6 pts | −3.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Oconee County has been strong: just 2.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 2.6 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Oconee County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oconee County | 2.91 | 41.4 | 6.6% | 18.7% | 5.4% | 1999 | $1,568 | 57.1% | 96.5% | 2.7% |
| Clarke County | 2.22 | 33.2 | 12.6% | 58.6% | 6.9% | 1987 | $1,250 | 46.2% | 89.0% | 5.3% |
| Barrow County | 2.95 | 36.4 | 13.0% | 21.5% | 5.0% | 2000 | $1,488 | 21.4% | 88.9% | 3.7% |
| Oglethorpe County | 2.94 | 43.2 | 11.5% | 16.2% | 17.3% | 1990 | $855 | 25.1% | 88.5% | 3.3% |
| Walton County | 2.90 | 39.9 | 10.4% | 20.7% | 5.0% | 1995 | $1,475 | 24.1% | 87.4% | 5.5% |
| Gwinnett County | 3.09 | 36.6 | 13.2% | 33.7% | 5.5% | 1996 | $2,020 | 38.6% | 87.6% | 4.2% |
| Wilkes County | 2.34 | 45.8 | 11.2% | 33.9% | 20.9% | 1980 | $780 | 16.8% | 82.5% | 1.7% |
| DeKalb County | 2.81 | 37.4 | 13.3% | 41.2% | 13.0% | 1983 | $1,777 | 46.7% | 90.1% | 6.4% |
| Fulton County | 2.37 | 38.1 | 11.9% | 45.7% | 9.6% | 1991 | $1,882 | 58.9% | 94.0% | 6.1% |
| Lincoln County | 2.61 | 46.4 | 11.7% | 23.4% | 31.7% | 1983 | $836 | 15.5% | 88.1% | 2.9% |
| Cobb County | 2.69 | 38.9 | 10.7% | 33.0% | 6.7% | 1989 | $1,934 | 50.1% | 92.6% | 4.4% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Cherokee County, TX · Boone County, AR · Botetourt County, VA · Boyd County, KY · Branch County, MI · Bristol County, RI · Brookings County, SD · Brown County, OH · Brown County, SD · Brown County, TX
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Oconee County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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