Oconee County, South Carolina
County
Overview
- County Name
- Oconee County
- State
- South Carolina
- FIPS Code
- 45073
- State FIPS
- 45
- County FIPS
- 073
Geography
- Land Area
- 626.57 sq mi
- Water Area
- 46.99 sq mi
- Total Area
- 673.56 sq mi
- Latitude
- 34.748766
- Longitude
- -83.061540
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 78,471
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 63,480
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 75,154 | 95.8% |
| Hispanic | 3,320 | 4.2% |
| White | 67,187 | 85.6% |
| Black | 4,185 | 5.3% |
| Asian | 532 | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 291 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 31 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 167 | 0.2% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 61,552 | 97.0% |
| Hispanic | 1,928 | 3.0% |
| White | 55,676 | 87.7% |
| Black | 3,567 | 5.6% |
| Asian | 554 | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,630 | 2.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 32 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 151 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 80,469
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $65,853
- Poverty Rate
- 17.4%
- Population Below Poverty
- 14,009
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 67,741 | 84.2% |
| Black | 4,291 | 5.3% |
| Asian | 575 | 0.7% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 52,839
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 15,839 | 30.0% |
| Republican | 30,411 | 57.6% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 6,589 | 12.5% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 25,197 | 47.7% |
| Female | 27,641 | 52.3% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 43,908 | 83.1% |
| Hispanic | 1,582 | 3.0% |
| Black | 3,486 | 6.6% |
| Asian | 226 | 0.4% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 28,746
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 54.4%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 24,922 | 56.8% |
| Hispanic | 455 | 28.8% |
| Black | 1,277 | 36.6% |
| Asian | 94 | 41.6% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 13,899 | 55.2% |
| Female | 14,847 | 53.7% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 13,732 (23.5%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 16,949 (28.2%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 42,100
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $289,060
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $894
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 75.6%
- Public Transit
- 0.3%
- Work From Home
- 10.2%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 24.9%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.