Oconee County, South Carolina

SC · FIPS 45073 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 80,469 #723 / 3,222
78th
Median Household Income $62,388 -17.0% #1,857 / 3,222
42th
Median Age 47.3 years +21.6% #434 / 3,222
87th
Median Home Value $237,100 -15.9% #1,022 / 3,222
68th
Median Gross Rent $881 -24.2% #1,545 / 3,222
52th
Poverty Rate 17.6% +39.4% #2,391 / 3,222
26th

Demographics

Oconee County has a population of 80,469, making it the #723 most populous county in the US. The median age is 47.3 years, which is 21.6% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

95.8%
Native Born
4.2%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Oconee County is $62,388, ranking #1,857 out of 3,222 counties — 17.0% below the national median. The poverty rate is 17.6% and unemployment stands at 5.9%.

Median Household Income
$62,388 −17.0% vs nat'l
Rank #1,857 of 3,222
42th percentile
Per Capita Income
$39,360 −4.6% vs nat'l
Rank #902 of 3,222
72th percentile
Poverty Rate
17.6% +39.4% vs nat'l
Rank #2,391 of 3,222
26th percentile
Unemployment Rate
5.9% +10.9% vs nat'l
Rank #2,477 of 3,222
23th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
28.7% −15.0% vs nat'l
Rank #865 of 3,222
73th percentile
Mean Commute Time
26.2 min −5.1% vs nat'l
Rank #1,650 of 3,222
49th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Oconee County is $237,100 (-15.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $881/mo and the homeownership rate is 76.2%.

Median Home Value
$237,100 −15.9% vs nat'l
Rank #1,022 of 3,222
68th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$881 −24.2% vs nat'l
Rank #1,545 of 3,222
52th percentile
Homeownership Rate
76.2% +18.3% vs nat'l
Rank #1,322 of 3,222
59th percentile
76.2% Homeownership

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Health

89.1% of residents in Oconee County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.9% below the national rate.

89.1% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
89.1% −2.9% vs nat'l
Rank #2,356 of 3,222
27th percentile

About Oconee County, South Carolina

Oconee County, South Carolina has a total population of 80,469, making it the 723rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Oconee County is 47.3 years, which is 21.6% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Oconee County is $62,388, which ranks #1,857 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 17.0% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 17.6%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.9%.

The median home value in Oconee County is $237,100, 15.9% below the national median. Renters in Oconee County pay a median gross rent of $881 per month. The homeownership rate is 76.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Oconee County, 28.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 15.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 89.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 26.2 min.

Oconee County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 83.1% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (6.2%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (5.2%).

All data for Oconee County, South Carolina comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.