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Oglethorpe County, Georgia
Oglethorpe County, Georgia. Oglethorpe County had 16,415 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 10.7% since 2020, faster than Georgia (+5.5%). It holds 4 places (4 cities, villages and boroughs) and 6 census tracts. GEOID 13221.
Oglethorpe County is one of the 4 counties of the Athens-Clarke County, GA metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
16,415
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 14,825 · ACS 2020-2024: 15,509
Median household income
$75,034
±$7,521 (90% margin)
Georgia: $77,353
Median home value
$231,600
±$17,118 (90% margin)
Georgia: $303,300
Median gross rent
$913
±$89 (90% margin)
Georgia: $1,393
How many people live in Oglethorpe County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 14,825 residents in Oglethorpe County. The Census Bureau estimates 16,415 for July 1, 2025, up 10.7% since 2020, faster than Georgia (+5.5%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 15,509 over 439 square miles of land.
| Measure | Oglethorpe County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 15,509 | 10,940,407 | +578 |
| Households | 5,411±233 | 4,074,366 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.84±0.12 | 2.62 | +0.22 |
| Housing units | 6,511±23 | 4,541,835 | −149 |
Oglethorpe County's population since 2000
From 12,635 in 2000 to 16,415 in 2025: up 29.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Oglethorpe County?
Oglethorpe County holds 4 places: 4 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places). The largest is Crawford with 918 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Crawford | 821 | $31,250 |
|---|---|---|
| ArnoldsvilleGEOID 1303124 | 431 | $51,250 |
| LexingtonGEOID 1346188 | 203 | $73,958 |
| MaxeysGEOID 1350260 | 198 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Oglethorpe County?
The median resident of Oglethorpe County is 43.2 years old; 21.5% are under 18 and 19.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 73.1%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 15.4%. 3.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Oglethorpe County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.2±1.5 | 37.6 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 21.5%±0.3 pts | 23.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.1%±1.0 pts | 15.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 6.8% | 11.0% | +2.2 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 73.1%±0.2 pts | 49.1% | −2.5 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 15.4%±1.1 pts | 30.7% | −2.2 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.7%±0.5 pts | 4.5% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.6%±1.2 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.8%±0.9 pts | 11.2% | +2.8 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 6.2%±1.1 pts | 15.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.4%±1.6 pts | 7.2% | – |
| With a disability | 14.9%±2.2 pts | 13.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 10.8%±2.2 pts | 12.4% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 88.3%±2.3 pts | 89.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 25.3%±3.3 pts | 34.9% | +8.2 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 10.6%±2.2 pts | 13.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.8%±0.5 pts | 2.7% | – |
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 Oglethorpe County earn?
Half of Oglethorpe County's 5,411 households earn less than $75,034 a year (±$7,521), against $77,353 in Georgia. In 2015-2019 the median was $57,990 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $17,044 after inflation. 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Oglethorpe County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $75,034±$7,521 | $77,353 | +$17,044 |
| Mean household income | $90,105±$7,658 | $106,944 | – |
| Per capita income | $34,476±$2,801 | $40,924 | +$5,526 |
| People below the poverty line | 11.6%±3.0 pts | 13.4% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 18.6%±7.1 pts | 18.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 12.1%±3.3 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 83.6%±2.9 pts | 91.0% | – |
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 Oglethorpe County?
Owners occupy 83.8% of Oglethorpe County's occupied homes and renters 16.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $231,600 by its owner (±$17,118). The median renter pays $913 a month including utilities, and 30.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Oglethorpe County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $231,600±$17,118 | $303,300 | +$85,763 |
| Median gross rent | $913±$89 | $1,393 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 30.9%±10.9 pts | 43.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,398±$80 | $1,783 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 83.8%±3.2 pts | 65.7% | +6.6 pts |
| Housing units | 6,511±23 | 4,541,835 | −149 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.9%±1.0 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.7%±1.0 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 71.5%±4.3 pts | 66.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 25.1%±4.1 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.4%±0.9 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 8.0%±1.7 pts | 3.9% | – |
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 many new homes is Oglethorpe County building?
Builders took permits for 80 new housing units across Oglethorpe County in 2025 (80 single-family), 4.9 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Oglethorpe County get to work?
79.9% of Oglethorpe County's workers drive alone and 9.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 32.8 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.1%.
| Measure | Oglethorpe County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 60.7%±3.1 pts | 63.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.1%±1.3 pts | 5.1% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 79.9%±3.4 pts | 70.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.8%±1.9 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.7 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Walked | 0.3%±0.3 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 9.4%±2.7 pts | 15.9% | +5.4 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 32.8 min±2.1 | 28.3 min | +4.5 min |
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 are Oglethorpe County's census tracts?
Oglethorpe County is divided into 6 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $61,310 (Tract 9602.06) to $87,801 (Tract 9602.04).
| Tract 960113221960100 | 2,142±304 | $79,583 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9602.0313221960203 | 3,066±356 | $76,379 |
| Tract 9602.0413221960204 | 3,163±450 | $87,801 |
| Tract 9602.0513221960205 | 2,419±269 | $62,200 |
| Tract 9602.0613221960206 | 2,972±412 | $61,310 |
| Tract 960313221960300 | 1,747±303 | $73,125 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Oglethorpe County compare with Georgia's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 107th of 159 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 24th of 159 |
| Residents per square mile | 117th of 159 |
| Median household income | 35th of 159 |
| Median home value | 49th of 159 |
| Median gross rent | 76th of 157 |
| Poverty rate | 128th of 159 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 41st of 159 |
| Median age | 34th of 159 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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 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 Oglethorpe County 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' school search.