Oconee County, Georgia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Oconee County is located in Georgia with a total population of 42,788. It is the 50th most populous county out of 159 in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Oconee County is 40.7 years. This is 9% higher than the state median of 37.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Oconee County is $115,925. This is 55% higher than the state median of $74,664. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 48% higher. The poverty rate stands at 6.1%. This is 55% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.5%. The unemployment rate is 3.0%. This is 41% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $425,100. Housing costs are 56% higher than the state median of $272,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.7x. 81.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 25% higher than the state average of 65.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Oconee County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 82.6% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 5.8%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (82.6% vs 49.8%). The Black or African American population (3.1%) is well below the state average of 31.0%.

Education

54.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Oconee County in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 60% higher than the state rate of 34.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 96.2%. Notably, 27.3% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.