Oconee County, Georgia

For the city located within Washington County, see Oconee, Georgia.

Oconee County
County
Oconee County Courthouse in Watkinsville
Oconee County Courthouse in Watkinsville
Map of Georgia highlighting Oconee County
Location within the U.S. state of Georgia
Map of the United States highlighting Georgia
Georgia's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 33°50′N 83°26′W / 33.84°N 83.44°W / 33.84; -83.44
Country United States
State Georgia
FoundedFebruary 24, 1875; 149 years ago (1875-02-24)
Named forOconee River
SeatWatkinsville
Largest townWatkinsville
Area
 • Total
186 sq mi (480 km2)
 • Land184 sq mi (480 km2)
 • Water2.1 sq mi (5 km2)  1.1%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
41,799
 • Density227/sq mi (88/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district10th
Websitewww.oconeecounty.com

Oconee County is a county located in the northeastern part of the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2020 census, the population was 41,799.[1] The county seat is Watkinsville.[2]

Oconee County is included in the Athens-Clarke County, GA Metropolitan Statistical Area.

  1. ^ "Census - Geography Profile: Oconee County, Georgia". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 28, 2022.
  2. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.