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Watkinsville, Georgia Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

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Watkinsville, the county seat of Oconee County, was incorporated as a town December 14, 1815. At one time, Watkinsville was the county seat of Clarke County until it moved to the present site of Athens.

The Elder Mill Covered Bridge, south of Watkinsville, is one of only a few remaining covered bridges in Georgia. Built in the late 1800’s, it was recently restored and is one of the last wooden bridges still being used on a public road.

Watkinsville’s Eagle Tavern, the county welcome center, displays furnishings typical of frontier life in the late 1700s. The house was a hotel and tavern for travelers from Madison and Greensboro.

The largest event in the City of Watkinsville is the annual Oconee County Fall Festival. In addition, Watkinsville is the home of the 200-year-old Eagle Tavern and the South Main Street District, both placed on the National Register.

Population: 2,097. Estimated population in July 2024: 2,535 (+20.9% change)
Males: 1,009 (48.1%), Females: 1,088 (51.9%)

Oconee County

Zip code: 30677

Demographics

Median resident age: 34.5 years
Median household income: $45,729
Median house value: $116,800

Population by Race

Races in Watkinsville:

  • White Non-Hispanic (88.1%)
  • Black (7.3%)
  • Hispanic (2.0%)
  • Other race (0.9%)
  • Filipino (0.7%)
  • Two or more races (0.6%)

Ancestries: United States (15.7%), English (14.6%), Irish (10.4%), German (9.5%), Scotch-Irish (4.1%), Scottish (3.2%).

Elevation: 720 feet

Land area: 3.2 square miles

Map of Watkinsville, GA

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Watkinsville

  • High school or higher: 87.3%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 41.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 15.6%
  • Unemployed: 2.1%
  • Mean travel time to work: 21.7 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Watkinsville town

  • Never married: 20.7%
  • Now married: 58.6%
  • Separated: 1.5%
  • Widowed: 6.6%
  • Divorced: 12.5%

4.4% Foreign born (2.2% Asia, 1.8% Europe).

Population change in the 1990s: +481 (+29.8%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Watkinsville:

  • ATHENS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (about 6 miles; ATHENS, GA)
  • ST MARYS HOSPITAL OF ATHENS (about 9 miles; ATHENS, GA)
  • MORGAN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 20 miles; MADISON, GA)

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Watkinsville:

  • ATHENS/BEN EPPS (about 8 miles; ATHENS, GA; Abbreviation: AHN)
  • ANDERSON RGNL (about 65 miles; ANDERSON, SC; Abbreviation: AND)
  • THE WILLIAM B HARTSFIELD ATLANTA INTL (about 72 miles; ATLANTA, GA; Abbreviation: ATL)

Other public-use airports nearest to Watkinsville:

  • MADISON MUNI (about 19 miles; MADISON, GA; Abbreviation: 52A)
  • WINDER-BARROW (about 20 miles; WINDER, GA; Abbreviation: WDR)
  • MONROE-WALTON COUNTY (about 21 miles; MONROE, GA; Abbreviation: D73)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Watkinsville:

  • UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA (about 7 miles; ATHENS, GA; Full-time enrollment: 28,464)
  • GAINESVILLE COLLEGE (about 43 miles; OAKWOOD, GA; Full-time enrollment: 2,181)
  • GWINNETT TECHNICAL COLLEGE (about 44 miles; LAWRENCEVILLE, GA; Full-time enrollment: 3,215)
  • GEORGIA COLLEGE AND STATE UNIVERSITY (about 55 miles; MILLEDGEVILLE, GA; Full-time enrollment: 4,028)
  • GEORGIA PERIMETER COLLEGE (about 60 miles; DECATUR, GA; Full-time enrollment: 8,213)
  • NORTH GEORGIA COLLEGE AND STATE UNIVERSITY (about 61 miles; DAHLONEGA, GA; Full-time enrollment: 3,119)
  • DEVRY INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (about 62 miles; DECATUR, GA; Full-time enrollment: 2,486)

Schools

Public high school in Watkinsville:

  • OCONEE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 1,851; Location: 2721 HOG MOUNTAIN ROAD; Grades: 09 – 12)

Private high school in Watkinsville:

  • WESTMINSTER CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (Students: 254; Location: 1640 NEW HIGH SHOALS RD; Grades: PK – 12)

Public primary/middle schools in Watkinsville:

  • OCONEE COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 915; Location: 1101 MARS HILL ROAD; Grades: 06 – 08)
  • OCONEE COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 520; Location: 2230 HOG MOUNTAIN ROAD; Grades: 03 – 05)
  • COLHAM FERRY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 519; Location: 191 COLHAM FERRY ROAD; Grades: KG – 05)
  • OCONEE COUNTY PRIMARY SCHOOL (Students: 518; Location: 2290 HOG MOUNTAIN ROAD; Grades: PK – 02)
  • ROCKY BRANCH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 470; Location: 5250 HOG MOUNTAIN ROAD; Grades: KG – 05)
  • CROSSROADS ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL (Location: 2721 HOG MOUNTAIN ROAD; Grades: 00 – 00)

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