Elder is a community located in Oconee County, in the state of Georgia (GA), United States. Nestled in the South Atlantic division of the South region, it covers an area of 47.7 square miles (124.0 km²) and sits at an elevation of 620 ft. With a population of approximately 1,841 residents, Elder offers a peaceful, rural atmosphere.
The town's population is composed of about 50.08% males and 49.92% females, and it has a population density of 38.60 people per square mile (14.90/km²). Elder lies at a latitude of 33.77 and a longitude of -83.34, operating in the UTC-5.