Oconee, Georgia Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 315, Oconee's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Oconee is a small community located in Georgia, within Washington County. The total population is 315. It ranks as the 556th most populous out of 669 Census-designated places in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Oconee is 61.4 years. This is 63% higher than the state median of 37.6 years. Only 14.3% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 27.6% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Oconee is $59,135. This is 24% lower than the state median of $77,353. It is also 27% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 2.9%. This is 78% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.4%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 38.9%. This is 658% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $87,500. Housing costs are 71% lower than the state median of $303,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.5x, Oconee is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 91.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 39% higher than the state average of 65.7%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Oconee is Black or African American, making up 63.8% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 32.1%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (63.8% vs 30.7%). The Hispanic or Latino population (1.3%) is well below the state average of 11.0%.

Education

3.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 90% lower 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 64.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Oconee, Georgia is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Georgia state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 669 Census-designated places in Georgia. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.