Oconee County

Oconee County

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 2026 2031
Oconee County 66,214 74,273 82,572 84,869

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09

Population by Age

Population 2026
0-4 3,638
5-9 3,880
10-14 4,392
15-19 4,395
20-24 5,076
25-29 4,499
30-34 4,624
35-39 4,423
40-44 4,277
45-49 4,423
50-54 5,019
55-59 5,443
60-64 6,167
65-69 6,636
70-74 5,721
75-79 4,900
80-84 2,994
85+ 2,065
18+ 67,998
Median Age 47

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09

Population by Race

Oconee County 2026
Total 82,572.00
White Alone 82.39%
Black Alone 6.4%
American Indian Alone 0.75%
Asian Alone 0.7%
Pacific Islander Alone 0.03%
Some Other Race 3.33%
Two or More Races 6.41%
Hispanic Origin 7.07%
Diversity Index 40.20

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09

Growth Rate

Oconee County 2026 - 2031
Population 0.55%
Households 0.98%
Families 0.95%
Median Household Income 3%
Per Capita Income 3%

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09

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Housing

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Households

Population 2000 2010 2026 2031
Households 27,282 30,676 36,384 38,204
Housing Units 32,381 38,763 44,613 46,820
Owner Occupied Units 27,767 29,613
Renter Occupied Units 8,617 8,591
Vacant Units 8,229 8,616

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09

Home Value

Oconee County 2026 2031
Median Home Value $301,781 $386,220
Average Home Value $442,375 $582,521
<$50,000 2,377 1,492
$50,000 - $99,999 1,423 657
$100,000 - $149,999 1,625 981
$150,000 - $199,999 3,134 2,314
$200,000 - $249,999 3,298 3,397
$250,000 - $299,999 1,953 1,814
$300,000 - $399,999 4,128 4,815
$400,000 - $499,999 2,728 2,843
$500,000 - $749,999 2,341 2,892
$1,000,000 + 1,614 2,906

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09

Housing Year Built

Year Range Houses Built
2010 or Later 4,706
2000-2009 7,494
1990-1999 7,372
1980-1989 6,323
1970-1979 6,191
1960-1969 3,519
1950-1959 2,196
1940-1949 1,207
1939 or Before 1,697

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09

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Income

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Income

Oconee County 2026 2031
Median Household $69,261 $78,798
Average Household $103,832 $118,663
Per Capita $45,821 $53,486

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09

Household Income

Oconee County 2026
<$15,000 4,302
$15,000 - $24,999 2,650
$25,000 - $34,999 2,746
$35,000 - $49,999 4,462
$50,000 - $74,999 5,281
$75,000 - $99,999 4,118
$100,000 - $149,999 5,914
$150,000 - $199,999 2,817
$200,000+ 4,094

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09

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Employees

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Commute

Category Commuters
Workers 16+ 33,075
In-County Residents 24,016
Out-of-County Residents 7,625
Drive Alone 24,998
Carpooled 3,796
Public Transport 97
Work at Home 3,286
Motorcycle 45
Bicycle 0
Walked 421
Other 422
Less than 5 minutes 1,286
5-9 minutes 3,827
10-14 minutes 4,952
15-19 minutes 5,486
20-24 minutes 3,769
25-29 minutes 1,664
30-34 minutes 2,875
35-39 minutes 1,003
40-44 minutes 884
45-59 minutes 1,878
60-89 minutes 1,164
90+ minutes 1,001
Average Travel Time 24

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09

Employees by NAICS

Category Number
Total Employees 25,766
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt 83
Mining 55
Utilities 232
Construction 1,777
Manufacturing 3,347
Wholesale Trade 957
   
Retail Trade 3,460
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers 735
Furn & Home Furnish Str 138
Electronics & Appl Store 21
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip 366
Food & Beverage Stores 728
Health/Pers Care Stores 228
Gasoline Stations 147
Clothing/Accessory Store 68
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music 225
General Merchandise Str 804
   
Transportation/Warehouse 157
Information 459
   
Finance & Insurance 613
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn 345
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv 75
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other 193
   
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing 535
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv 824
Legal Services 98
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises 96
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt 358
Educational Services 1,660
HealthCare/Social Assist 4,579
Arts/Entertainment/Rec 611
   
Accommodation/Food Srvcs 2,255
Accommodation 254
Food Srv/Drinking Places 2,001
   
Other Srv excl Pub Admin 2,063
Auto Repair/Maintenance 287
Public Administration Emp 1,636

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09

Educational Attainment (25+)

Oconee County 2026
<9th Grade 1,699
Some High School 4,626
GED 4,099
Graduated High School 13,930
Some College/No Degree 9,917
Associates Degree 8,237
Bachelor's Degree 11,248
Graduate Degree 7,435

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09

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Businesses

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Businesses by NAICS

Category Number
Total Businesses 2,366
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus 18
Mining Bus 5
Utilities Bus 13
Construction Bus 174
Manufacturing Bus 76
Wholesale Trade Bus 67
   
Retail Trade Bus 370
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers Bus 52
Furn & Home Furnish Str Bus 21
Electronics & Appl Store Bus 7
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip Bus 34
Food & Beverage Stores Bus 68
Health/Pers Care Stores Bus 37
Gasoline Stations Bus 28
Clothing/Accessory Store Bus 16
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music Bus 57
General Merchandise Str Bus 50
   
Transportation/Warehouse Bus 30
Information Bus 35
   
Finance & Insurance Bus 139
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn Bus 64
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv Bus 29
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other Bus 46
   
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus 136
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus 133
Legal Services Bus 23
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus 5
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus 91
Educational Services Bus 48
HealthCare/Social Assist Bus 222
Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus 63
   
Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus 190
Accommodation Bus 34
Food Srv/Drinking Places Bus 156
   
Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus 345
Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus 43
Public Administration Bus 118

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09

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