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

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Population

Population 2000 2010 2025 2030
Oconee County 66,214 74,273 81,618 83,461

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30

Population by Age

Population 2025
0-4 3,573
5-9 3,926
10-14 4,387
15-19 4,317
20-24 4,557
25-29 4,821
30-34 4,559
35-39 4,244
40-44 4,294
45-49 4,385
50-54 5,005
55-59 5,396
60-64 6,200
65-69 6,600
70-74 5,720
75-79 4,751
80-84 2,870
85+ 2,013
18+ 67,095
Median Age 47

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30

Population by Race

Oconee County 2025
Total 81,618.00
White Alone 83.07%
Black Alone 6.53%
American Indian Alone 0.48%
Asian Alone 0.73%
Pacific Islander Alone 0.03%
Some Other Race 3.02%
Two or More Races 6.14%
Hispanic Origin 6.21%
Diversity Index 38.20

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30

Growth Rate

Oconee County 2025 - 2030
Population 0.45%
Households 0.85%
Families 0.68%
Median Household Income 2%
Per Capita Income 3%

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30

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Housing

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Households

Population 2000 2010 2025 2030
Households 27,282 30,676 35,644 37,186
Housing Units 32,381 38,763 43,430 45,163
Owner Occupied Units 27,486 29,333
Renter Occupied Units 8,158 7,853
Vacant Units 7,786 7,977

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30

Home Value

Oconee County 2025 2030
Median Home Value $288,392 $358,930
Average Home Value $432,367 $549,028
<$50,000 2,763 1,908
$50,000 - $99,999 1,617 799
$100,000 - $149,999 1,713 1,194
$150,000 - $199,999 3,081 2,609
$200,000 - $249,999 3,127 3,563
$250,000 - $299,999 1,878 2,109
$300,000 - $399,999 3,873 4,216
$400,000 - $499,999 2,550 2,648
$500,000 - $749,999 2,256 2,690
$1,000,000 + 1,566 2,582

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30

Housing Year Built

Year Range Houses Built
2010 or Later 4,423
2000-2009 7,780
1990-1999 7,776
1980-1989 6,155
1970-1979 6,061
1960-1969 3,665
1950-1959 2,125
1940-1949 1,229
1939 or Before 1,573

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30

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Income

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Income

Oconee County 2025 2030
Median Household $68,133 $75,404
Average Household $96,280 $107,517
Per Capita $42,063 $47,920

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30

Household Income

Oconee County 2025
<$15,000 3,379
$15,000 - $24,999 2,939
$25,000 - $34,999 3,114
$35,000 - $49,999 3,876
$50,000 - $74,999 6,240
$75,000 - $99,999 4,958
$100,000 - $149,999 6,165
$150,000 - $199,999 2,391
$200,000+ 2,582

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30

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Employees

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Commute

Category Commuters
Workers 16+ 32,122
In-County Residents 23,264
Out-of-County Residents 7,692
Drive Alone 24,903
Carpooled 3,505
Public Transport 103
Work at Home 2,762
Motorcycle 13
Bicycle 0
Walked 368
Other 458
Less than 5 minutes 902
5-9 minutes 3,694
10-14 minutes 4,890
15-19 minutes 5,303
20-24 minutes 3,949
25-29 minutes 2,027
30-34 minutes 2,543
35-39 minutes 926
40-44 minutes 729
45-59 minutes 2,111
60-89 minutes 1,342
90+ minutes 944
Average Travel Time 25

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30

Employees by NAICS

Category Number
Total Employees 27,582
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt 52
Mining 55
Utilities 244
Construction 1,760
Manufacturing 3,353
Wholesale Trade 952
   
Retail Trade 3,224
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers 454
Furn & Home Furnish Str 93
Electronics & Appl Store 19
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip 442
Food & Beverage Stores 702
Health/Pers Care Stores 249
Gasoline Stations 150
Clothing/Accessory Store 73
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music 246
General Merchandise Str 796
   
Transportation/Warehouse 160
Information 452
   
Finance & Insurance 595
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn 339
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv 70
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other 186
   
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing 492
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv 821
Legal Services 85
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises 28
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt 294
Educational Services 1,880
HealthCare/Social Assist 6,722
Arts/Entertainment/Rec 603
   
Accommodation/Food Srvcs 2,094
Accommodation 266
Food Srv/Drinking Places 1,828
   
Other Srv excl Pub Admin 2,027
Auto Repair/Maintenance 226
Public Administration Emp 1,760

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30

Educational Attainment (25+)

Oconee County 2025
<9th Grade 1,957
Some High School 4,671
GED 4,275
Graduated High School 14,760
Some College/No Degree 9,945
Associates Degree 6,456
Bachelor's Degree 11,591
Graduate Degree 7,203

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30

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Businesses

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Businesses by NAICS

Category Number
Total Businesses 2,392
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus 17
Mining Bus 5
Utilities Bus 13
Construction Bus 172
Manufacturing Bus 71
Wholesale Trade Bus 69
   
Retail Trade Bus 358
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers Bus 52
Furn & Home Furnish Str Bus 19
Electronics & Appl Store Bus 6
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip Bus 33
Food & Beverage Stores Bus 63
Health/Pers Care Stores Bus 39
Gasoline Stations Bus 27
Clothing/Accessory Store Bus 17
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music Bus 56
General Merchandise Str Bus 46
   
Transportation/Warehouse Bus 31
Information Bus 33
   
Finance & Insurance Bus 133
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn Bus 62
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv Bus 26
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other Bus 45
   
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus 135
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus 133
Legal Services Bus 22
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus 5
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus 83
Educational Services Bus 45
HealthCare/Social Assist Bus 282
Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus 62
   
Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus 188
Accommodation Bus 29
Food Srv/Drinking Places Bus 159
   
Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus 355
Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus 43
Public Administration Bus 128

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30

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