Oconee County is in the Historic Heartland travel region of Georgia. Its county seat is Watkinsville, and the U.S. Census Bureau estimates the county had 44,751 residents in 2024, up from 41,804 in 2020. It covers about 184 square miles of land and was created in 1875.
- County seatWatkinsville
- Population (2024 estimate)44,751
- Land area184 square miles
- Created1875
- Travel regionHistoric Heartland
Print it: download the printable Oconee County map (PDF), sized for standard letter paper (8.5 by 11 inches, portrait). Choose “actual size” or “fit to page” when you print.
Cities and Towns in Oconee County
Oconee County has 4 incorporated cities and towns. Populations are U.S. Census Bureau estimates for July 1, 2024, for the whole city, including any part in a neighboring county.
| City or town | 2024 population | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Watkinsville (county seat) | 3,897 | |
| Bogart | 1,343 | Partly in Clarke County |
| North High Shoals | 561 | |
| Bishop | 349 |
Highways
Interstates and U.S. highways come from Census road data; state route numbers come from the Georgia Department of Transportation’s road inventory. In Georgia most U.S. highways also carry a state route number, and where two routes share the same road GDOT records it under one of them.
- U.S. highways: US 29, US 78, US 129, US 441
- State routes (Georgia DOT inventory numbers): SR 8, SR 10, SR 15, SR 24, SR 53, SR 186, SR 316, SR 422, SR 992
Parks, Public Land and Water
Lakes and rivers labeled on the map: Barber Creek, McNutt Creek, Rose Creek, Greenbrier Creek, Porters Creek and Calls Creek. Names follow the U.S. Geological Survey’s official Geographic Names Information System.
For county and city parks, playgrounds and recreation centers, see our Oconee County parks guide.
Neighboring Counties
Oconee County borders Barrow County, Clarke County, Greene County, Jackson County, Morgan County, Oglethorpe County and Walton County.
Common Questions
What is the county seat of Oconee County, Georgia?
Watkinsville is the county seat of Oconee County. It is also the largest city in the county.
What cities are in Oconee County, Georgia?
Oconee County has 4 incorporated cities and towns: Watkinsville, Bogart, North High Shoals and Bishop.
What counties border Oconee County?
Oconee County borders Barrow County, Clarke County, Greene County, Jackson County, Morgan County, Oglethorpe County and Walton County.
Is there a printable map of Oconee County?
Yes. The Oconee County map on this page is a free PDF sized for letter paper (8.5 by 11 inches, portrait) that you can print or save to your phone.
How many people live in Oconee County?
The U.S. Census Bureau estimates 44,751 people lived in Oconee County on July 1, 2024, up from 41,804 in 2020.
Sources we checked
This map and page were built in October 2026 from public data:
- U.S. Census Bureau: TIGER/Line 2023 (county lines, roads, water, place boundaries)
- U.S. Census Bureau: county and city population estimates, Vintage 2024
- U.S. Census Bureau: 2023 Gazetteer (land area)
- USGS: Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US) 4.1 (national forests, refuges, WMAs)
- USGS: Geographic Names Information System (lake and river names)
- Georgia DNR 2026-27 Hunting Regulations (eRegulations) (current WMA list)