Oglethorpe County, Georgia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Oglethorpe County is located in Georgia with a total population of 15,221. It is the 108th most populous county out of 159 in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Oglethorpe County is 42.6 years. This is 14% higher than the state median of 37.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Oglethorpe County is $69,784. This is 7% lower than the state median of $74,664. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 11% lower. The poverty rate stands at 11.2%. This is 17% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.5%. The unemployment rate is 3.3%. This is 35% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $198,700. Housing costs are 27% lower than the state median of $272,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Oglethorpe County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 81.5% 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 Oglethorpe County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 73.6% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 15.9%. The Asian population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 4.3%.

Education

24.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 28% lower 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 87.6%.