Peach County, GA

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2023 Population

28,269

0.766% 1-year growth

US Senator

Jon Ossoff

Democratic Party

US Senator

Raphael Warnock

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

37.8

0.787% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

17.7%

14.4% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$68,365

12.2% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$186,100

9.15% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

12,511

5.21% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Peach County, GA had a population of 28.3k people with a median age of 37.8 and a median household income of $68,365. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Peach County, GA grew from 28,054 to 28,269, a 0.766% increase and its median household income grew from $60,940 to $68,365, a 12.2% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Peach County, GA are White (Non-Hispanic) (43.4%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (42.9%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.84%), White (Hispanic) (3.35%), and Other (Hispanic) (2.75%).

None of the households in Peach County, GA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.2% of the residents in Peach County, GA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Peach County, GA are Fort Valley State University (416 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2023, the median property value in Peach County, GA was $186,100, and the homeownership rate was 70.5%.

Most people in Peach County, GA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22 minutes. The average car ownership in Peach County, GA was 2 cars per household.

Peach County, GA borders Crawford County, GA, Houston County, GA, Macon County, GA, and Taylor County, GA.

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Population & Diversity

Peach County, GA is home to a population of 28.3k people, from which 97.2% are citizens. As of 2023, 4.66% of Peach County, GA residents were born outside of the country (1.32k people).

In 2023, there were 1.01 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (12.3k people) in Peach County, GA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 12.1k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.09k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.2%

2023 Citizenship

98.2%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 97.2% of Peach County, GA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Peach County, GA was 98.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Peach County, GA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Peach County, GA

White (Non-Hispanic)
12.3k ± 198
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
12.1k ± 216
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
1.09k ± 311

9.14%

Hispanic Population

2.59k people

9.14% of the people in Peach County, GA are hispanic (2.59k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Peach County, GA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Georgia.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
222,301 ± 11,455 people
India
103,637 ± 7,865 people
Jamaica
49,864 ± 5,470 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Georgia was Mexico, the natal country of 222,301 Georgia residents, followed by India with 103,637 and Jamaica with 49,864.

Foreign-Born Population

4.66%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

1.32k people

4.48%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

1.26k people

As of 2023, 4.66% of Peach County, GA residents (1.32k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Peach County, GA was 4.48%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Peach County, GA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
899 ± 369
Gulf War (1990s)
424 ± 179
Vietnam
414 ± 128

Peach County, GA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 2.12 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Peach County, GA employs 12.5k people. The largest industries in Peach County, GA are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,653 people), Retail Trade (1,462 people), and Educational Services (1,308 people), and the highest paying industries are Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($102,279), Utilities ($98,824), and Public Administration ($82,034).

Males in Georgia have an average income that is 1.35 times higher than the average income of females, which is $58,988. The income inequality in Georgia (measured using the Gini index) is 0.474, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

12.5k

2023 Value

± 966

5.21%

1 Year growth

± 10.9%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Peach County, GA grew at a rate of 5.21%, from 11.9k employees to 12.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Peach County, GA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,511 people), Sales & Related Occupations (1,326 people), and Material Moving Occupations (1,042 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Peach County, GA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Georgia (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

12.5k

2023 Value

± 966

5.21%

1 Year growth

± 10.9%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Peach County, GA grew at a rate of 5.21%, from 11.9k employees to 12.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Peach County, GA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,653 people), Retail Trade (1,462 people), and Educational Services (1,308 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Peach County, GA, though some of these residents may live in Peach County, GA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$48,756

Median earning men ± $5,405

$31,845

Median earning women ± $3,137

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Public Administration ($86,832), Information ($68,884), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($61,616).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Wholesale Trade ($66,500), Public Administration ($61,935), and Manufacturing ($54,451).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.94%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 4.87M people employed in Georgia. This represents a 2.94% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 11.9%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Georgia.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

47
Retail Trade
38
Retail Trade
31
Construction

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$122k
Manufacturing
$44.2k
Retail Trade
$40k
Construction

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Peach County, GA went to Donald J. Trump with 51.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (47.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.98%).

Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock are the senators currently representing the state of Georgia. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Georgia is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (51.8%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (47.2%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.98%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Peach County, GA went to Donald J. Trump with 51.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (47.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.98%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Peach County, GA for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Georgia

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Jon Ossoff

Senator from Georgia

Assumed office on January 20, 2021
Inauguration delayed as incumbent senator David Perdue's term expired on January 3, 2021, two days prior to the runoff election.

Raphael Warnock

Senator from Georgia

Assumed office on January 20, 2021
Elected to the seat to succeed Kelly Loeffler, who had been appointed to the seat following the resignation of Johnny Isakson.

Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock are the senators currently representing Georgia.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Georgia over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Georgia

Georgia is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Georgia have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Peach County, GA awarded 416 degrees. The student population of Peach County, GA in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 903 male students and 1,702 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Peach County, GA are Black or African American (378 and 92%), followed by White (16 and 3.89%), Two or More Races (10 and 2.43%), and Hispanic or Latino (4 and 0.973%).

The largest universities in Peach County, GA by number of degrees awarded are Fort Valley State University (416 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Peach County, GA are Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (49 and 11.8%), General Psychology (44 and 10.6%), and General Biological Sciences (36 and 8.65%).

The median tuition cost in Peach County, GA for a public four year colleges is $4,064 for in-state students and $14,786 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Peach County, GA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 43.1%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 20.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 2,605 (34.7% men and 65.3% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 2,605 students enrolled in Peach County, GA, 34.7% men and 65.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 2,347 records, of which 65.1% were women and 34.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Biological Sciences
36 degrees awarded
Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
49 degrees awarded
General Psychology
44 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Peach County, GA was General Biological Sciences with 36 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Peach County, GA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Fort Valley State University

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

416 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Fort Valley State University with 416 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 139 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Peach County, GA, which is 0.502 times less than the 277 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Black or African American students. These 378 degrees mean that there were 23.6 times more degrees awarded to Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 16 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($4,064) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,768) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,500) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 1.08% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.03% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (2.33M), Some college (1.78M), and Bachelors Degree (1.56M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Peach County, GA was $186,100 in 2023, which is 0.613 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $170,500 to $186,100, a 9.15% increase. The homeownership rate in Peach County, GA is 70.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Peach County, GA have an average commute time of 22 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Peach County, GA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Peach County, GA is $68,365. In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Peach County, GA was Census Tract 401.01 with a value of $122,813, followed by Census Tract 403.01 and Census Tract 402, with respective values of $75,506 and $65,635.

In 2023, 14.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Peach County, GA. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 3.09%.

Housing

Property

$186,100

Median Property Value 2023

±$15,038

$7,252

Median Property Taxes

±$685

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Peach County, GA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Peach County, GA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

70.5%

Homeownership

2023

68.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 70.5% of the housing units in Peach County, GA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 69%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Peach County, GA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 401.01
Census Tract 403.01
Census Tract 402

In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Peach County, GA was Census Tract 401.01 with a value of $122,813, followed by Census Tract 403.01 and Census Tract 402, with respective values of $75,506 and $65,635.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Peach County, GA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$68,365

Median Household Income

± $6,950

10.3k

Number of Households

± 869

In 2023, the median household income of the 10.3k households in Peach County, GA grew to $68,365 from the previous year's value of $60,940.

The following chart displays the households in Peach County, GA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Peach County, GA is from Georgia.

0.474

2022 Wage GINI in Georgia

0.475

2021 Wage GINI in Georgia

In 2022, the income inequality in Georgia was 0.474 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.224% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Georgia was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Georgia in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Georgia across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (77.7%)
Worked At Home (9.86%)
Carpooled (8.87%)

In 2023, 77.7% of workers in Peach County, GA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (9.86%) and those who carpooled to work (8.87%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

22 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Peach County, GA have a shorter commute time (22 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 0.711% of the workforce in Peach County, GA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Peach County, GA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Peach County, GA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Peach County, GA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 14.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Peach County, GA. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 3.09%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

17.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Peach County, GA (4.73k out of 26.6k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males < 5 and then Males 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Peach County, GA is Black, followed by White and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2023, 30% of the children was living in poverty in Peach County, GA. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 5%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

88.8% of the population of Peach County, GA has health coverage, with 43.5% on employee plans, 15.6% on Medicaid, 11.3% on Medicare, 15.2% on non-group plans, and 3.26% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Peach County, GA see 4658 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.46% increase from the previous year (4591 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1776 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 836 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.4% were men and 52.6% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

4,658 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Peach County, GA

Primary care physicians in Peach County, GA see an average of 4,658 patients per year. This represents a 1.46% increase from the previous year (4,591 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Peach County, GA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.6% under 18 years, 23.4% between 18 and 34 years, 36.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.4% were men and 52.6% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

11.2%

Uninsured

43.5%

Employer Coverage

15.6%

Medicaid

11.3%

Medicare

15.2%

Non-Group

3.26%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Peach County, GA grew by 0.765% from 11.1% to 11.2%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Peach County, GA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 60.9 in Peach County, GA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Peach County, GA.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 38.8% in Peach County, GA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Peach County, GA.