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 | |
| Median Household Income | $62,388 | -17.0% | #1,857 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 47.3 years | +21.6% | #434 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $237,100 | -15.9% | #1,022 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $881 | -24.2% | #1,545 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 17.6% | +39.4% | #2,391 / 3,222 | |
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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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%.
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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%.
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89.1% of residents in Oconee County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.9% below the national rate.
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.