Watkinsville, Georgia
Watkinsville: town in Oconee County, Georgia, United States
About
Watkinsville is a town located in the county of Oconee in the U.S. state of Georgia. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,832 and a population density of 331 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,962 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Watkinsville
| Population | 2,962 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Georgia (United States) |
| County | Oconee County |
| Postal code | 30677 |
| Phone Area Codes | 706 |
| Area | 8.56 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 33.8629,-83.4088 |
| Altitude | 719 feet / 219 meters |
| Capital city | Watkinsville is capital of Oconee County |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 00:04:50 (20th April 2026) |
| Density | 346 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 4.39% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 74℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Watkinsville is located at 33°51'46"N 83°24'32"W (33.8629000, -83.4087700).
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Official website of Watkinsville
Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Watkinsville increased by 4.39% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2,832 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,887 | 1.91% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,883 | -0.14% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,891 | 0.28% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,849 | -1.47% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,857 | 0.28% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,864 | 0.24% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,903 | 1.34% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,937 | 1.16% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,936 | -0.03% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,962 | 0.88% | estimation process |
People born in Watkinsville (9)
People born in Watkinsville, including politician Robert F. Ligon, Player of and Canadian football Tony Taylor, Major League Baseball right fielder Buck Thrasher, .
More notable people
- Ed Crowley (American baseball player (1906-1970)) he was born in 20/08/1906
- John Wes Townley (American stock car racing driver) he was born in 31/12/1989
- Zach Mettenberger (American football quarterback) he was born in 16/07/1991
- Laura Haygood (1845-1900 , missionary of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South) she was born in 01/01/1845
- Jon Richt (American football coach) he was born in 11/03/1990
- Alan Busenitz (baseball player (1990-)) he was born in 22/08/1990
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Watkinsville, GA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 408862 | Georgia Institute of Cosmetology | Athens (GA) | 30606-3152 |
Nearby Transit Stations (4)
Rail and bus stations connected to Watkinsville, GA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GNS | Gainesville | 116 Industrial Boulevard | RAIL |
| TCA | Toccoa | 47 North Alexander St. | RAIL |
| ATL | Peachtree Station | 1688 Peachtree Street, NW | RAIL |
| CSN | Clemson | Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Watkinsville.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Watkinsvill Post Office | Watkinsville (GA) | 30677 |
Other cities in Oconee County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Oconee County , GA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| North High Shoals | 736 | Town in Oconee County, Georgia, United States |
| Bishop | 281 | Town in Oconee County, Georgia, United States |
| Bogart | 175 | City in Oconee County, Georgia, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Watkinsville distances to largest Georgia cities