Oglethorpe County, Georgia
County
Overview
- County Name
- Oglethorpe County
- State
- Georgia
- FIPS Code
- 13221
- State FIPS
- 13
- County FIPS
- 221
Geography
- Land Area
- 439.06 sq mi
- Water Area
- 2.98 sq mi
- Total Area
- 442.04 sq mi
- Latitude
- 33.866806
- Longitude
- -83.074081
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 15,102
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 11,772
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 14,427 | 95.5% |
| Hispanic | 677 | 4.5% |
| White | 11,350 | 75.2% |
| Black | 2,483 | 16.4% |
| Asian | 108 | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 14 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 20 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 75 | 0.5% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 11,443 | 97.2% |
| Hispanic | 329 | 2.8% |
| White | 9,120 | 77.5% |
| Black | 2,052 | 17.4% |
| Asian | 92 | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 95 | 0.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 18 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 71 | 0.6% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 15,509
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $73,685
- Poverty Rate
- 11.4%
- Population Below Poverty
- 1,770
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 11,472 | 74.0% |
| Black | 2,393 | 15.4% |
| Asian | 123 | 0.8% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 10,616
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 2,559 | 24.1% |
| Republican | 5,322 | 50.1% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 2,735 | 25.8% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 5,133 | 48.4% |
| Female | 5,482 | 51.6% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 7,929 | 74.7% |
| Hispanic | 362 | 3.4% |
| Black | 1,552 | 14.6% |
| Asian | 73 | 0.7% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 6,537
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 61.6%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 5,183 | 65.4% |
| Hispanic | 123 | 34.0% |
| Black | 758 | 48.8% |
| Asian | 33 | 45.2% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 3,104 | 60.5% |
| Female | 3,432 | 62.6% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 3,311 (29.9%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 2,795 (25.3%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 6,511
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $223,813
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $927
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 79.7%
- Work From Home
- 9.2%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 29.2%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.