Watkinsville
City in Oconee County, Georgia
Watkinsville is a city in Oconee County, Georgia, with 2,896 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 719 ft (219 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Bishop, 3.4 miles SW.
- 2,896residents (2020 Census)
- 719 ftelevation · 219 m
- 3.3 sq miland area · 8.6 km²
- 874 / sq mipopulation density
- 30609ZIP code
About Watkinsville
Watkinsville is the largest city and county seat of Oconee County, Georgia, United States. As of the 2020 census, the city had a total population of 2,896. It served as the seat of Clarke County until 1872 when the county seat of that county was moved to Athens, a move which ultimately led to the creation of Oconee County in 1875. It is included in the Athens-Clarke County, Georgia Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Living in Watkinsville
- Median household income
- $92,147
- Median home value
- $367,800
- Median rent
- $1,541/mo
- Median age
- 34.1
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Watkinsville had 2,896 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,896 |
|---|---|
| Density | 874 per sq mi (337 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Watkinsville at a glance
| State | Georgia (GA) |
|---|---|
| County | Oconee County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 2,896 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.31 sq mi (8.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.04 sq mi (0.10 km²) |
| Elevation | 719 ft (219 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.8597° N, 83.4048° W |
| ZIP code | 30609 |
| Official website | cityofwatkinsville.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1380788 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Watkinsville
- Bishop3.4 mi SW
- North High Shoals6.0 mi W
- Bogart9.6 mi NW
- Winterville10.2 mi NE
- Bostwick10.5 mi SW
- Arnoldsville11.3 mi E
- Hull12.6 mi NE
- Good Hope13.1 mi W
- Statham13.5 mi NW
- Crawford14.4 mi E
- Maxeys15.2 mi SE
- Arcade16.4 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Watkinsville
What county is Watkinsville in?
Watkinsville is in Oconee County, Georgia.
What is the population of Watkinsville, GA?
2,896 people lived in Watkinsville at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Watkinsville, GA?
The ZIP code of Watkinsville is 30609.
What is the elevation of Watkinsville?
719 feet (219 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Watkinsville?
Bishop (3.4 mi), North High Shoals (6.0 mi), Bogart (9.6 mi), Winterville (10.2 mi), Bostwick (10.5 mi).
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