Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Oconee County, GA

The map below shows majority race by area in Oconee County, as self-identified on the US census. Darker shades indicate a larger racial majority in that neighborhood. This page also contains data and maps on Oconee County racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.

Oconee County, GA map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Oconee County overall is white, making up 82.4% of residents. The next most-common racial group is asian at 5.7%. There are more white people in the southwest areas of the county. People who identify as asian are most likely to be living in the north places. The data below shows how many people identify themselves as each of the following races, which most Americans base on their family's national origin:

Race in Oconee County
Race
Oconee County, GA Population
White
82.4%
Hispanic
5.6%
Black
3.3%
Asian
5.7%
Native American
0.2%
Other
2.8%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Oconee County, GA Population
White
82.4%
Hispanic
5.6%
Black
3.3%
Asian
5.7%
Native American
0.2%
Other
2.8%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Oconee County, GA

The map below shows diversity in Oconee County. Areas in green are more diverse, while areas in red are much less diverse. Diversity, in this case, means a mixture of people with different race and ethnicity living close to one another. For example, all-black and all-white areas in the county would both be considered lacking diversity.

Oconee County, GA map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Oconee County Diversity Score

62

With a diversity score of 62 out of 100, Oconee County is more diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within Oconee County's proper boundaries is to the south of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the southeast parts of Oconee County.

Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.

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