Oconee County, South Carolina
Oconee County: county in South Carolina, United States
About
Oconee County is a county located in the U.S. state of South Carolina. As of the 2010 census, the population was 74,273 and a population density of 43 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 80,015 inhabitants. Its county seat is Walhalla. The county was created 158 years ago in 1867.
County Snapshot
Oconee County at a glance
Oconee County currently has 4 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
4
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
South Carolina counties
46
Open related pagesLargest city
SenecaPopulation 8,564
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Oconee County
| Population | 80,015 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | South Carolina (United States) |
| Different from | Oconee County |
| Area | 1745 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 7% |
| Land as percent of area | 93% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 34.7535,-83.0659 |
| Altitude | 1,027 feet / 313 meters |
| Capital | Walhalla |
| Establishment | January 01, 1868 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 16:16:44 (14th April 2026) |
| Density | 46 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 7.18% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 86℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Oconee County is located at 34°45'13"N 83°3'57"W (34.7535100, -83.0658800). It has 9 neighbors: Franklin County, Habersham County, Rabun County, Stephens County, Macon County, Jackson County, Transylvania County, Anderson County Airport and Pickens County.
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The largest city of Oconee County is Seneca with a population of 8,564. Other cities include, Walhalla population 4,460, Westminster population 2,598 and West Union population 335. See all Oconee County cities & populated places.
Oconee County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Oconee County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Seneca | 8,564 | City in South Carolina |
| Walhalla | 4,460 | City in Oconee County, South Carolina, United States of America |
| Westminster | 2,598 | City in South Carolina |
| West Union | 335 | Town in South Carolina, USA |
Official website of Oconee County
Official Website- Walhalla
Demographics
The population of Oconee County increased by 7.18% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74,273 | - | census |
| 2011 | 74,252 | -0.03% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 74,551 | 0.4% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 74,937 | 0.52% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 75,219 | 0.37% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 75,863 | 0.85% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 76,535 | 0.88% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 77,388 | 1.1% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 78,307 | 1.17% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 79,546 | 1.56% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 80,015 | 0.59% | estimation process |
People born in Oconee County (2)
People born in Oconee County, including professional wrestler and manager Dutch Mantel, U.S. missionary S. P. Verner, .
More notable people
Other places with the same name (1)
- Oconee County, Georgia county in Georgia, United States with a population of 41,124 people.
South Carolina Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Greenville County | 532,486 | County in South Carolina, United States |
| Richland County | 419,051 | County in South Carolina, United States |
| Charleston County | 417,981 | County in South Carolina, United States of America |
| Horry County | 365,449 | County in South Carolina, United States |
| Spartanburg County | 326,205 | County in South Carolina, United States |
| Lexington County | 303,946 | County in South Carolina, United States |
| York County | 289,105 | County in South Carolina, United States |
| Berkeley County | 235,987 | County in South Carolina, United States of America |
| Anderson County | 204,353 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Beaufort County | 195,656 | County in South Carolina, United States |
| Anderson County Airport | 194,692 | A county-owned airport located in Anderson County, South Carolina. |
| Aiken County | 172,895 | County in South Carolina, United States |
| Dorchester County | 165,737 | County in Maryland, United States |
| Charleston | 139,714 | The most populous city in South Carolina. |
| Florence County | 137,588 | County in South Carolina, United States |
| Columbia | 132,130 | The most populous city in South Carolina. |