The 2000 Census showed that Oconee County had a population of 66,215 people. This represented 1.65% of the total population of South Carolina, making it the state's 20th most populous county (out of 46 counties).
From the Census Estimates for 2009<1>, Oconee had a population of 71,514 people. This is an increase of 8% since the 2000 Census.
The following table shows the recent changes in population. Other than 2000, the population counts have been estimated by the Census Bureau.
Year | Population | Change Since 2000 | Year-to-Year Change |
2010 | 74,273 | +12.17% | +3.86% since 2009 |
2009 | 71,514 | +8% | +0.59% since 2008 |
2008 | 71,093 | +7.37% | +0.57% since 2007 |
2007 | 70,687 | +6.75% | +1.06% since 2006 |
2006 | 69,947 | +5.64% | +0.95% since 2005 |
2005 | 69,292 | +4.65% | +0.99% since 2004 |
2004 | 68,613 | +3.62% | +0.69% since 2003 |
2003 | 68,146 | +2.92% | +0.64% since 2002 |
2002 | 67,713 | +2.26% | +1.17% since 2001 |
2001 | 66,929 | +1.08% | +1.08% since 2000 |
--- | | | 2000 | 66,215 | The Last Census |
Oconee County had 32,383 Housing Units<2> at the time of the 2000 Census.
The 2000 Census shows that Oconee County has a total area<3> of 673 square miles [1,744 km²]. Of this total, 625 square miles [1,619 km²] of the area is land, with the balance (7.15%) being water (48.17 square miles [124.8 km²]).
Using the above population and land area values, Oconee County had a population density of 105.9 people per square mile [40.88 people/km²], making it the state's 20th most densely populated county (out of 46 counties).
US Census QuickFacts
The Census Bureau has created documents containing demographic information that are called QuickFacts. A QuickFact that is specific to Oconee County is available. The QuickFact also contains a comparison between Oconee and the state of South Carolina. Click here for the Oconee County QuickFact (QF-45073).
Below are some of the communities that are located in Oconee County:
Community | Census QuickFact | Population (2009 Est) | Population (2000 Census) | Change in Population |
Seneca | QF-4565095 | 7,832 | 7,652 | 2.35% |
Below are the counties that adjoin and form the boundaries of Oconee County. A link to their specific Census QuickFact has been provided.
County | Census QuickFact | Direction | Population (2009 Est.) | Population (2000 Census) | Change in Population |
Franklin (GA) | QF-13119 | S | 21,748 | 20,285 | 7.21% |
Habersham (GA) | QF-13137 | W | 43,613 | 35,902 | 21.48% |
Hart (GA) | QF-13147 | S | 24,067 | 22,997 | 4.65% |
Rabun (GA) | QF-13241 | NW | 16,611 | 15,050 | 10.37% |
Stephens (GA) | QF-13257 | SW | 25,700 | 25,435 | 1.04% |
Jackson (NC) | QF-37099 | N | 36,891 | 33,121 | 11.38% |
Macon (NC) | QF-37113 | NW | 33,233 | 29,811 | 11.48% |
Transylvania (NC) | QF-37175 | NE | 30,203 | 29,334 | 2.96% |
Anderson | QF-45007 | SE | 184,901 | 165,740 | 11.56% |
Pickens | QF-45077 | NE | 118,144 | 110,757 | 6.67% |
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