Oconee County, Georgia Demographics 2026
Oconee County, Georgia has a population of 43,551, the 49th most populous county in Georgia. The median household income is $121,217 and the median home value is $461,600. The poverty rate is 6.2%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Oconee County Quick Facts
How Oconee County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 42,788 | 43,551 | +1.8% |
| Median household income | $115,925 | $121,217 | +4.6% |
| Median home value | $425,100 | $461,600 | +8.6% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 65 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Oconee County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watkinsville | 3,350 | $92,147 | 6.0% | $367,800 |
| North High Shoals | 698 | $93,333 | 5.0% | $375,600 |
| Bishop | 427 | $148,750 | 1.4% | $440,000 |
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Population Overview
Oconee County is located in Georgia with a total population of 43,551. It is the 49th most populous county out of 159 in Georgia. The county encompasses 3 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Oconee County is 41.1 years. This is 9% higher than the state median of 37.6 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Oconee County is $121,217. This is 57% higher than the state median of $77,353. It is also 50% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 6.2%. This is 54% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.4%. The unemployment rate is 3.0%. This is 42% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $461,600. Housing costs are 52% higher than the state median of $303,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.8x. 81.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 24% higher than the state average of 65.7%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Oconee County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 82.1% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 5.8%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (82.1% vs 49.1%). The Black or African American population (3.4%) is well below the state average of 30.7%.
Education
55.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Oconee County in the top 10% of all counties in the state for educational attainment. This is 60% higher than the state rate of 34.9%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 96.4%. Notably, 28.3% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Oconee County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Georgia and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Oconee County, Georgia?
Oconee County has a population of 43,551, making it the 49th most populous county in Georgia.
What is the median income in Oconee County?
The median household income in Oconee County is $121,217 with a poverty rate of 6.2%.
How many cities are in Oconee County, Georgia?
Oconee County contains 3 Census-designated places.