Oglethorpe County, Georgia
GA · FIPS 13221 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 15,509 | — | #2,125 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $75,034 | -0.2% | #837 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 43.2 years | +11.1% | #1,146 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $231,600 | -17.8% | #1,065 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $913 | -21.5% | #1,358 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.6% | -8.0% | #1,161 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Oglethorpe County has a population of 15,509, making it the #2,125 most populous county in the US. The median age is 43.2 years, which is 11.1% above the national median.
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The median household income in Oglethorpe County is $75,034, ranking #837 out of 3,222 counties — 0.2% below the national median. The poverty rate is 11.6% and unemployment stands at 3.0%.
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The median home value in Oglethorpe County is $231,600 (-17.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $913/mo and the homeownership rate is 83.8%.
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89.2% of residents in Oglethorpe County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.7% below the national rate.
About Oglethorpe County, Georgia
Oglethorpe County, Georgia has a total population of 15,509, making it the 2,125th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Oglethorpe County is 43.2 years, which is 11.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Oglethorpe County is $75,034, which ranks #837 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 0.2% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 11.6%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0%.
The median home value in Oglethorpe County is $231,600, 17.8% below the national median. Renters in Oglethorpe County pay a median gross rent of $913 per month. The homeownership rate is 83.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Oglethorpe County, 25.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 24.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 89.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 35.5 min.
Oglethorpe County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 73.1% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (15.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (6.8%).
All data for Oglethorpe County, Georgia 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.