City · Georgia
Ocilla, Georgia
Ocilla, city, in Irwin County, Georgia. Ocilla had 2,837 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 18.0% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 3,498 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 3,100 (±17). GEOID 1357428.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
2,837
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 3,498 · ACS 2020-2024: 3,100 ±17
Median household income
$41,277
±$12,271 (90% margin)
Georgia: $77,353
Median home value
$95,700
±$5,281 (90% margin)
Georgia: $303,300
Median gross rent
$868
±$90 (90% margin)
Georgia: $1,393
Where is Ocilla and what county is it in?
Ocilla is a city in Irwin County, Georgia. It covers 2.5 square miles of land, 1,374 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Ocilla, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 2,837 people lived in Ocilla on July 1, 2025, down 18.0% since 2020, while Georgia grew 5.5%. The 2020 Census counted 3,498 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 3,100 (±17).
| Measure | Ocilla | Irwin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 3,100 ±17 | 9,285 | −492 |
| Households | 1,036 ±143 | 3,589 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.74 ±0.39 | 2.51 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,254 ±154 | 4,223 | no clear change |
Ocilla's population since 2000
From 3,270 in 2000 to 2,837 in 2025: down 13.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Ocilla as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Ocilla?
The median resident of Ocilla is 38.0 years old; 25.6% are under 18 and 16.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Black residents at 68.5%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 28.2%.
| Measure | Ocilla | Irwin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.0 ±2.0 | 40.3 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 25.6% ±3.9 pts | 22.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 16.1% ±3.5 pts | 18.1% | – |
| Male | 55.5% ±4.4 pts | 52.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.5% ±0.5 pts | 7.2% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 28.2% ±5.5 pts | 66.3% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 68.5% ±6.1 pts | 24.1% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.5 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.5 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.5% ±3.3 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.5 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.9% ±0.7 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.0% ±0.7 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.6% ±3.0 pts | 4.0% | – |
| With a disability | 7.0% ±2.9 pts | 8.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 18.0% ±11.1 pts | 19.5% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 80.3% ±7.4 pts | 85.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 12.0% ±4.8 pts | 15.2% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 2.4% ±1.7 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 93.7% ±3.3 pts | 88.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.3% ±0.5 pts | 1.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Ocilla earn?
Half of Ocilla's 1,036 households earn less than $41,277 a year (±$12,271), against $51,384 in Irwin County and $77,353 in Georgia. In 2015-2019 the median was $26,139 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $15,138 after inflation. 26.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Ocilla | Irwin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $41,277 ±$12,271 | $51,384 | +$15,138 |
| Mean household income | $53,468 ±$8,465 | $68,241 | – |
| Per capita income | $19,049 ±$2,872 | $27,578 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 26.2% ±10.6 pts | 22.4% | −21.0 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 31.3% ±15.5 pts | 37.8% | −34.1 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 20.6% ±9.1 pts | 14.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 82.3% ±9.2 pts | 91.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 75.4% ±9.5 pts | 83.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Ocilla?
Owners occupy 53.5% of Ocilla's occupied homes and renters 46.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $95,700 by its owner (±$5,281). The median renter pays $868 a month including utilities, and 31.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Ocilla | Irwin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $95,700 ±$5,281 | $105,600 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $868 ±$90 | $865 | +$254 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 31.1% ±14.5 pts | 23.9% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,167 ±$108 | $1,134 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 53.5% ±11.1 pts | 70.4% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 46.5% ±11.1 pts | 29.6% | – |
| Housing units | 1,254 ±154 | 4,223 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 12.2% ±9.9 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.0% ±5.1 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 76.0% ±7.5 pts | 68.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 12.8% ±6.3 pts | 24.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±3.7 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 6.5% ±7.4 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 10.0% ±6.3 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 9.7% ±6.7 pts | 3.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Ocilla work and get to work?
84.8% of Ocilla's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 20.1 minutes.
| Measure | Ocilla | Irwin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 47.9% ±10.0 pts | 55.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 0.0% ±3.9 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 84.8% ±7.9 pts | 82.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.0% ±5.5 pts | 10.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±4.0 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 4.7% ±4.5 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 0.2% ±0.6 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 20.1 min ±3.6 | 23.5 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Ocilla?
No census tract lies mostly in Ocilla; 2 tracts reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9502.01Irwin County | 3,319 | $59,853 |
| Tract 9502.02Irwin County | 3,033 | $52,102 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Ocilla) · Census block assignment files
How does Ocilla compare with other places in Georgia?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Ocilla is the 6,518th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 211th-most populous of 537 in Georgia.
Ocilla ranks 293rd of 348 places in Georgia with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 211th | 537 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 295th | 297 |
| Residents per square mile | 89th | 360 |
| Median household income | 293rd | 348 |
| Per capita income | 331st | 357 |
| Median home value | 310th | 346 |
| Median gross rent | 240th | 337 |
| Poverty rate | 81st | 302 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 296th | 343 |
| Median age | 147th | 360 |
| Owner-occupied share | 236th | 354 |
| Travel time to work | 309th | 359 |
Ocilla's figures with every place in Georgia (CSV)
Every place in Georgia, sortable · Compare Ocilla with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Ocilla?
20 of the 57 figures for Ocilla on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Ocilla are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Ocilla.