Oglethorpe County, Georgia

Total Population: 15,221

County Seat: Lexington

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Median Home Value

$198,700

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$69,784

Across all households

Median Age

42.6 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

24.5%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)73.6%
Black (Non-Hispanic)15.9%
Hispanic or Latino6.3%
Two or More Races3.2%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.8%

Under 18 Years

21.6%

65 Years and Over

19.0%

Male

50.4%

Female

49.6%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

97.3%

No Health Insurance

12.1%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

87.6%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

24.5%

Enrolled in College (18+)

4.7%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$69,784

Mean Household Income

$84,257

Per Capita Income

$32,062

Unemployment Rate (16+)

3.3%

In Labor Force (19–64)

77.4%

SNAP / Food Stamps

10.7%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$198,700

Median Rent

$832/mo

Total Housing Units

6,450

Owner-Occupied

81.5%

Renter-Occupied

18.5%

Vacancy Rate

18.7%

Married Couple Households

52.1%

Cohabiting Couple Households

3.2%

Male Householder, No Partner

12.6%

Female Householder, No Partner

32.1%

Average Household Size

2.88

Broadband Internet Access

79.0%

Housing Built Since 2010

9.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 13221.