Oconee County, GA population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Oconee County increased by 18,283. In this period, the peak population was 44,182 in the year 2023. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth.
| Year | Population | Year on Year Change | Change in Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 25,899 | - | - |
| 2001 | 26,225 | 326 | 1.26% |
| 2002 | 26,683 | 458 | 1.75% |
| 2003 | 27,573 | 890 | 3.34% |
| 2004 | 28,199 | 626 | 2.27% |
| 2005 | 28,965 | 766 | 2.72% |
| 2006 | 30,116 | 1,151 | 3.97% |
| 2007 | 31,203 | 1,087 | 3.61% |
| 2008 | 32,194 | 991 | 3.18% |
| 2009 | 32,897 | 703 | 2.18% |
| 2010 | 32,935 | 38 | 0.12% |
| 2011 | 33,269 | 334 | 1.01% |
| 2012 | 33,521 | 252 | 0.76% |
| 2013 | 34,084 | 563 | 1.68% |
| 2014 | 35,077 | 993 | 2.91% |
| 2015 | 35,861 | 784 | 2.24% |
| 2016 | 36,928 | 1,067 | 2.98% |
| 2017 | 38,122 | 1,194 | 3.23% |
| 2018 | 39,500 | 1,378 | 3.61% |
| 2019 | 40,296 | 796 | 2.02% |
| 2020 | 42,016 | 1,720 | 4.27% |
| 2021 | 43,034 | 1,018 | 2.42% |
| 2022 | 43,624 | 590 | 1.37% |
| 2023 | 44,182 | 558 | 1.28% |
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Oconee County, GA population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Oconee County's population increased by 7,036 (27.17%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.
From 2010 to 2020, Oconee County's population increased by 9,081 (27.57%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.18% .
After the COVID19 pandemic and, between the year 2020 and 2023, Oconee County's population increased by 2,166 (5.16%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Oconee County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 44,182.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Oconee County's population peaked in year 2023 at 44,182.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Oconee County's population was lowest in year 2000 at 25,899.
Oconee County, GA annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Oconee County grew year by year for 23 years and declined for 0 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Oconee County had an average annual population growth rate of 3.07% per year. Overall the population grew 70.59% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Oconee County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 3.07% per year.
From 2019 to 2020 Oconee County population grew the most, with an increase of 1,720 people (a 4.27% year-on-year increase)..
Between the years2000 and 2023, Oconee County did not experience a population decline during any annual cycle.
Things to know
Is Oconee County, GA population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Oconee County's population increased by 1,148 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 590 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 558 (1.28%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Oconee County, GA changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Oconee County increased by 10,098 (29.63%). The population was highest at 44,182 in the year 2023 and lowest at 35,077 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 2.63%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)