Oconee County

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Oconee County, located in South Carolina's scenic Upstate region, is home to roughly 80,000 residents and is growing  yearly. The county seat is Walhalla, where a friendly, small-town atmosphere awaits. Key industries include manufacturing, healthcare, hospitality, and tourism, contributing to a diverse economy. Known for its college town vibe and appeal as a retirement destination, Oconee County offers beautiful lakes, rivers, mountains and waterfalls. Conveniently situated 35 miles west of Greenville and 120 miles northeast of Atlanta, Oconee County is a great place to live and explore.

Population

Total Population

81,448

Population
Growth Rate

0.46%

Median Age

48

Diversity Index

37.600

Source: ESRI, 2024-12-05

Workforce

Total Businesses

2,463

Total Employed

25,806

Workers 16+

31,671

2024 HealthCare / Social Assistance

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Businesses

289

Employed

5,071

2024 Manufacturing Businesses

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Businesses

77

Employed

3,430

2024 Retail Trade Businesses

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Businesses

367

Employed

3,155

2024 Accommodation / Food Service

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Businesses

193

Employed

2,107

2024 Other Service excl Pub Admin

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Businesses

385

Employed

1,995

2024 Food Service / Drinking Est.

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Businesses

162

Employed

1,851

Some
High School

4,616

Graduated
High School

13,525

Associates
Degree

6,939

Bachelor's
Degree

10,704

Graduate
Degree

7,766

Average Commute Time

25 min.



Resident Commuters

22,169

Non-Resident Commuters

8,221

Drive Alone

25,040

Carpooled

3,581

Public

166

Work At Home

2,122

Source: ESRI, 2024-12-05

Housing & Income

Households

34,766

Total Housing Units

42,606


Owner Occupied

26,979

Renter Occupied

7,787

Vacant

7,840

Median Home Value

$251,267


Average Home Value

$407,304

Income
Growth Rate

Median
Household Income

0.00%


Per Capita Income

2.95%

Income Projection

Median Household

$60,813 $72,207


Average Household

$86,217 $98,317


Per Capita

$36,816 $42,584

Source: ESRI, 2024-12-05