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Ocilla, GA
City in Irwin County, Georgia.
Population
3,100
Land area
2.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,218
ZIP codes
0
Ocilla and its ZIP codes
Ocilla at a glance
- Ocilla is about 6.4 times as dense as Georgia as a whole.
- The median household income is $41,277, 47% below the Georgia median of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $95,700 (68% below Georgia) and median rent is $868 a month.
Local data for Ocilla, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ocilla, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$41,277
Poverty rate
26.2%
Median home value
$95,700
Median rent
$868/mo
Homeownership
53.5%
Bachelor's or higher
12.0%
Median age
38.0
Average commute
20.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (78), German Americans (26), French Americans (23).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Irwin County. PPP loans are for Ocilla.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,239
1,930 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,144
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$65.1M
FY 2026, $6,733 per person
How people get to work
Ocilla, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.8%
- Carpooled8.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.3%
- Worked from home0.2%
Average one-way commute: 20.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ocilla, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
217
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
6
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 39°F
47.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ocilla, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.8%
U.S. 33.3% +9.5 pts
Diabetes
16.2%
U.S. 12.1% +4.1 pts
Smoking
17.6%
U.S. 12.8% +4.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
19.2%
U.S. 11.1% +8.1 pts
Cities near Ocilla
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| FitzgeraldCity | 8.3 mi | 9.1 |
| AmbroseCity | 14 mi | 3.1 |
| EnigmaTown | 14 mi | 3.3 |
| AlapahaTown | 15 mi | 1 |
| TiftonCity | 18 mi | 13 |
| UnionvilleCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.8 |
| PhillipsburgCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.3 |
| RebeccaTown | 20 mi | 0.8 |
| BroxtonCity | 21 mi | 3.2 |
| JacksonvilleCity | 21 mi | 1.1 |
| WillacoocheeCity | 22 mi | 3.8 |
| SycamoreCity | 23 mi | 1 |
| DouglasCity | 24 mi | 14.4 |
| AshburnCity | 25 mi | 4.7 |
| Ty TyCity | 26 mi | 0.8 |
| LenoxTown | 27 mi | 1.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ocilla, GA in?
- Ocilla is in Irwin County, Georgia.
- What is the population of Ocilla, GA?
- About 3,100 people live in Ocilla, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ocilla?
- Nearby places include Fitzgerald (8.3 mi), Ambrose (14 mi), Enigma (14 mi), Alapaha (15 mi), Tifton (18 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023