Oconee County Summary

Life in Oconee County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Oconee County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Oconee County:

  • The population in Oconee County is 78,775.

  • The median home value in Oconee County is $261,576.

  • The median income in Oconee County is $56,710.

  • The median rent in Oconee County is $852.

  • The unemployment rate in Oconee County is 5.8%.

  • The poverty rate in Oconee County is 15.7%.

  • The average high in Oconee County is 75.7° and there are 130.8 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Oconee County

List Of Cities & Towns in Oconee County

Seneca, SC Population 8,834

Walhalla, SC Population 4,102

Westminster, SC Population 2,215

Utica, SC Population 1,654

Fair Play, SC Population 574

West Union, SC Population 422

Newry, SC Population 341

Salem, SC Population 145

Map Of Oconee County

Oconee County, SC Weather

  • The average high in Oconee County is 75.7°.

  • There are 90.97 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 130.8 inches of rain each year with 1.3 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:26 hours of sun each day in Oconee County.

StatOconee County
Mean High75.7
Nice Days90.97
Rainfall130.8
Snowfall1.3
Sunny_hours5:26
75.7°
Average High
130.8
Inches of Rain

Oconee County Photos

Seneca Sc Welcome Sign
Source: Public Domain
Seneca Cotton Warehouse
Source: Public Domain
Wpsplant
Source: Wikipedia User | PD
Seneca South Carolina City Hall
Source: Wikipedia User KudzuVine | GFDL
Oconee County Courthouse
Source: Public Domain
Southern Railway Passenger Station Westminster Oconee Countyc South Carolina
Source: Public Domain

Oconee County Demographics

Population over time in Oconee County

The current population in Oconee County is 78,775. The population has increased 0.5% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 77,932 -0.5%
2021 78,314 1.0%
2020 77,528 -

Gender in Oconee County

  • Oconee County is 50.7% female with 39,971 female residents.

  • Oconee County is 49.3% male with 38,804 male residents.

Female
50.7% (39,971)
Male
49.3% (38,804)
Gender Oconee County SC USA
Female 50.7% 51.2% 50.4%
Male 49.3% 48.8% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Oconee County

Oconee County is:

  • 83.7% White with 65,899 White residents.

  • 6.6% African American with 5,238 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 54 American Indian residents.

  • 0.8% Asian with 625 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 12 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.1% Other with 45 Other residents.

  • 2.9% Two Or More with 2,316 Two Or More residents.

  • 5.8% Hispanic with 4,586 Hispanic residents.

White
83.7% (65,899)
African American
6.6% (5,238)
American Indian
0.1% (54)
Asian
0.8% (625)
Hawaiian
0.0% (12)
Other
0.1% (45)
Two Or More
2.9% (2,316)
Hispanic
5.8% (4,586)

Table: Oconee County By Race

Race Oconee County SC USA
White 83.7% 63.0% 58.9%
African American 6.6% 25.6% 12.1%
American Indian 0.1% 0.2% 0.6%
Asian 0.8% 1.7% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.1% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.9% 2.9% 3.5%
Hispanic 5.8% 6.2% 18.7%

Household Income For Oconee County, South Carolina

  • 5.3% of households in Oconee County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 5.9% of households in Oconee County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 10.1% of households in Oconee County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 9.9% of households in Oconee County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 13.9% of households in Oconee County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 16.8% of households in Oconee County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 11.2% of households in Oconee County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 15.1% of households in Oconee County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 5.4% of households in Oconee County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 6.3% of households in Oconee County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
5.3% (4,182)
$10,000 to $14,999
5.9% (4,630)
$15,000 to $24,999
10.1% (7,958)
$25,000 to $34,999
9.9% (7,825)
$35,000 to $49,999
13.9% (10,965)
$50,000 to $74,999
16.8% (13,247)
$75,000 to $99,999
11.2% (8,823)
$100,000 to $149,999
15.1% (11,903)
$150,000 to $199,999
5.4% (4,275)
$200,000 or more
6.3% (4,962)
Income Oconee County SC USA
Less than $10,000 5.3% 6.1% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 5.9% 4.2% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 10.1% 8.4% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 9.9% 8.7% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 13.9% 12.4% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 16.8% 17.5% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 11.2% 12.9% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 15.1% 15.4% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 5.4% 6.9% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 6.3% 7.4% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Oconee County for adults over 25

  • 5.0% of adults in Oconee County completed < 9th grade.

  • 9.0% of adults in Oconee County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 29.0% of adults in Oconee County completed high school / ged.

  • 19.0% of adults in Oconee County completed some college.

  • 11.0% of adults in Oconee County completed associate's degree.

  • 16.0% of adults in Oconee County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 9.0% of adults in Oconee County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Oconee County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Oconee County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
5% (3,938)
9-12th Grade
9% (7,089)
High School / GED
28% (22,844)
Some College
19% (14,967)
Associate's Degree
11% (8,665)
Bachelor's Degree
16% (12,604)
Master's Degree
9% (7,089)
Professional Degree
1% (787)
Doctorate Degree
1% (787)
Education Oconee County SC USA
< 9th Grade 5% 3% 3%
9-12th Grade 9% 7% 6%
High School / GED 28% 28% 26%
Some College 19% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 11% 10% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 16% 19% 21%
Master's Degree 9% 9% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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