U.S. County · Profile

Oglethorpe County

15.8KTotal Population
36Pop. Density (per sq mi)
+24.93%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Oglethorpe County has a population of 15,754 as of 2023. It is located in Georgia.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Oglethorpe County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):5.9%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White77.7%12,241
Black or African American16.7%2,631
Hispanic or Latino5.9%929
Two or More Races3.8%599
Asian0.9%142
Some Other Race0.8%126
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.1%16
American Indian/Alaska Native0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Oglethorpe County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$66,672
10.6% below national average
Per Capita Income
$30,225
21.1% below national average
Poverty Rate
11.1%
3.5% below national average
Median Age
42.2 years

Income & Poverty

$66,672Median Household Income
$30,225Per Capita Income
11.1%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$66,672$79,153
Families$79,990$93,218
Married-couple Families$79,990$89,589
Nonfamily Households$28,048$30,292

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Oglethorpe County, Georgia.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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