Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission (North & West) PUMA, GA

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2021 Population
140,000
0.313% 1-year growth
US Senator
Jon Ossoff
Democratic Party
US Senator
Raphael Warnock
Democratic Party
2021 Median Age
39.8
0.759% 1-year increase
2021 Poverty Rate
23.8%
1.34% 1-year decrease
2021 Median Household Income
$42,572
6.82% 1-year growth
2021 Median Property Value
$90,500
5.48% 1-year growth
2021 Employed Population
49,443
1.92% 1-year growth

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In 2021, Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission (North & West) PUMA, GA had a population of 140k people with a median age of 39.8 and a median household income of $42,572. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission (North & West) PUMA, GA grew from 139,563 to 140,000, a 0.313% increase and its median household income grew from $39,853 to $42,572, a 6.82% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission (North & West) PUMA, GA are White (Non-Hispanic) (60.5%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (32.9%), White (Hispanic) (2.31%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.77%), and Other (Hispanic) (1.33%).

3.66% of the households in Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission (North & West) PUMA, 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.

98.3% of the residents in Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission (North & West) PUMA, GA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission (North & West) PUMA, GA are East Georgia State College (322 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission (North & West) PUMA, GA was $90,500, and the homeownership rate was 65.6%.

Most people in Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission (North & West) PUMA, GA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission (North & West) PUMA, GA was 2 cars per household.

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Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission (North & West) PUMA, GA is home to a population of 140k people, from which 98.3% are citizens. As of 2021, 2.28% of Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission (North & West) PUMA, GA residents were born outside of the country (3.2k people).

In 2021, there were 1.84 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (84.7k people) in Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission (North & West) PUMA, GA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 46.1k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 3.23k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission (North & West) PUMA, GA are Spanish (3,840 households), French (Incl. Cajun) (126 households), and Yiddish, Pennsylvania Dutch or Other West Germanic Languages (119 households).

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY
68,907
Women
49.2%
71,168
Men
50.8%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 140,075 inhabitants, with 50.8% men, and 49.2% women.

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Citizenship

98.3%
2021 Citizenship
98.3%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.3% of Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission (North & West) PUMA, GA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission (North & West) PUMA, GA was 98.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission (North & West) PUMA, GA
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    84.7k ± 390
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    46.1k ± 594
  3. White (Hispanic)
    3.23k ± 597
4.07%
Hispanic Population
5.7k people

In 2021, there were 1.84 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (84.7k people) in Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission (North & West) PUMA, GA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 46.1k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 3.23k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

4.07% of the people in Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission (North & West) PUMA, GA are hispanic (5.7k people).

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    1,553 ± 962 people
  2. Venezuela
    290 ± 418 people
  3. Philippines
    97 ± 242 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission (North & West) PUMA, GA was Mexico, the natal country of 1,553 Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission (North & West) PUMA, GA residents, followed by Venezuela with 290 and Philippines with 97.

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Foreign-Born Population

2.28%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
3.2k people
2.39%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
3.34k people

As of 2021, 2.28% of Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission (North & West) PUMA, GA residents (3.2k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission (North & West) PUMA, GA was 2.39%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    3,840 households (2.91%)
  2. French (Incl. Cajun)
    126 households (0.0956%)
  3. Yiddish, Pennsylvania Dutch or Other West Germanic Languages
    119 households (0.0903%)

3.66% of the households in Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission (North & West) PUMA, GA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. 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.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission (North & West) PUMA, GA was Spanish. 2.91% of the households in Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission (North & West) PUMA, GA reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    2,453 ± 294
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    1,483 ± 323
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    1,417 ± 318

Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission (North & West) PUMA, GA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.65 times greater than any other conflict.

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The economy of Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission (North & West) PUMA, GA employs 49.4k people. The largest industries in Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission (North & West) PUMA, GA are Elementary & secondary schools (4,109 people), Construction (3,780 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,355 people), and the highest paying industries are Lawn & garden equipment & supplies stores ($101,142), Pulp, paper, & paperboard mills ($81,927), and Textile product mills, except carpets & rugs ($81,538).

Males in Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission (North & West) PUMA, GA have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $37,994. The income inequality in Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission (North & West) PUMA, GA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.413, which is lower than than the national average.

Workforce Diversity

Measure
RACE/ETHNICITY
23,281
Women
48%
25,232
Men
52%

The workforce of Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission (North & West) PUMA, GA in 2020 was 48,513 people, with 48% woman, and 52% men.

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Occupations

49.4k
2021 Value
1.92%
1 Year growth
± 1.92%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission (North & West) PUMA, GA grew at a rate of 1.92%, from 48.5k employees to 49.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission (North & West) PUMA, GA, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,147 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (1,671 people), and Cashiers (1,603 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission (North & West) PUMA, GA.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

49.4k
2021 Value
1.92%
1 Year growth
± 1.92%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission (North & West) PUMA, GA grew at a rate of 1.92%, from 48.5k employees to 49.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission (North & West) PUMA, GA, are Elementary & secondary schools (4,109 people), Construction (3,780 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,355 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission (North & West) PUMA, GA, though some of these residents may live in Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission (North & West) PUMA, GA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$37,793
Median earning men ± $1,373
$26,145
Median earning women ± $1,354

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($55,573), Wholesale Trade ($50,068), and Information ($49,898).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($36,960), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($35,100), and Information ($34,891).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis
2.75%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Georgia. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Georgia to other states, or from other states to Georgia.
Top Domestic Production in Dollars
  1. $73.4B
  2. $67.6B
  3. $50.5B

In 2020, the top outbound Georgia product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $73.4B, followed by Mixed freight ($67.6B) and Machinery ($50.5B).

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$625B
2020 Value in Georgia
$1.3T
Projected 2050 Value in Georgia
109% growth

In 2020, total outbound Georgia trade was $625B. This is expected to increase 109% to $1.3T by 2050.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Georgia to other states, or from other states to Georgia.
Most Common Trade Partners
  1. $59.2B
  2. $36.9B
  3. $32.9B

In 2020, the top outbound Georgia domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Florida with $59.2B, followed by Tennessee with $36.9B and North Carolina and $32.9B.

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In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Georgia went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 49.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (49.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.24%).

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.

US Senators from Georgia

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Jon Ossoff
Senator from Georgia2
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 2020–21 United States Senate election in Georgia|runoff election.
Raphael Warnock
Senator from Georgia3
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.

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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.

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In 2021, universities in Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission (North & West) PUMA, GA awarded 322 degrees. The student population of Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission (North & West) PUMA, GA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 852 male students and 1,156 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission (North & West) PUMA, GA are White (150 and 47%), followed by Black or African American (139 and 43.6%), Hispanic or Latino (16 and 5.02%), and Two or More Races (11 and 3.45%).

The largest universities in Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission (North & West) PUMA, GA by number of degrees awarded are East Georgia State College (322 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission (North & West) PUMA, GA are Liberal Arts & Sciences (136 and 42.2%), Early Childhood Program Administration. (37 and 11.5%), and General Psychology (37 and 11.5%).

The median tuition cost in Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission (North & West) PUMA, GA for a public four year colleges is $2,280 for in-state students and $8,632 for out-of-state students.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 2,008 students enrolled in Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission (North & West) PUMA, GA, 42.4% men and 57.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 879 records, of which 57.9% were women and 42.1% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 136 degrees awarded
  2. 37 degrees awarded
  3. 37 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission (North & West) PUMA, GA was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 136 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
322 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was East Georgia State College with 322 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

In 2021, 90 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission (North & West) PUMA, GA, which is 0.388 times less than the 232 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 150 degrees mean that there were 1.08 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 139 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 4-year or above ($2,280) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($856) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,440) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.802% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.09% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

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The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission (North & West) PUMA, GA in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (45k), Secondary Education (22.3k), and Some college (21.8k).

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The median property value in Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission (North & West) PUMA, GA was $90,500 in 2021, which is 0.37 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $85,800 to $90,500, a 5.48% increase. The homeownership rate in Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission (North & West) PUMA, GA is 65.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission (North & West) PUMA, GA have an average commute time of 26.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission (North & West) PUMA, GA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission (North & West) PUMA, GA is $42,572. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission (North & West) PUMA, GA was Fulton County (Northeast)Johns Creek City PUMA, GA with a value of $138,549, followed by Cobb County (Northeast) PUMA, GA and Forsyth County PUMA, GA, with respective values of $126,009 and $120,999.

Property

$90,500
Median Property Value 2021
±$4,560
$31,701
Median Property Taxes
±$1,195

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 Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission (North & West) PUMA, GA the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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Rent vs Own

65.6%
Homeownership
2021
66.4%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 65.6% of the housing units in Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission (North & West) PUMA, GA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 65%.

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Income by Location

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In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission (North & West) PUMA, GA was Fulton County (Northeast)Johns Creek City PUMA, GA with a value of $138,549, followed by Cobb County (Northeast) PUMA, GA and Forsyth County PUMA, GA, with respective values of $126,009 and $120,999.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission (North & West) PUMA, GA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

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$42,572
Median Household Income
± $1,515
48.3k
Number of Households
± 1,565

In 2021, the median household income of the 48.3k households in Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission (North & West) PUMA, GA grew to $42,572 from the previous year's value of $39,853.

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Wage Distribution

0.413
2021 Wage GINI in Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission (North & West) PUMA, GA
0.406
2020 Wage GINI in Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission (North & West) PUMA, GA

In 2021, the income inequality in Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission (North & West) PUMA, GA was 0.413 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.71% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission (North & West) PUMA, GA was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission (North & West) PUMA, GA in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (83.6%)
  2. Carpooled (11%)
  3. Worked At Home (2.98%)

In 2021, 83.6% of workers in Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission (North & West) PUMA, GA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11%) and those who worked at home (2.98%).

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Commute Time

26.8 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission (North & West) PUMA, GA have a shorter commute time (26.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 3.81% of the workforce in Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission (North & West) PUMA, GA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission (North & West) PUMA, GA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission (North & West) PUMA, GA have 2 cars.

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Poverty & Diversity

23.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission (North & West) PUMA, GA (31.3k out of 132k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission (North & West) PUMA, GA is White, followed by Black 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.

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85.7% of the population of Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission (North & West) PUMA, GA has health coverage, with 37.7% on employee plans, 20.6% on Medicaid, 13.4% on Medicare, 12.2% on non-group plans, and 1.79% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Georgia see 1492 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.06% decrease from the previous year (1508 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1921 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 637 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,492 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Georgia

Primary care physicians in Georgia see an average of 1,492 patients per year. This represents a 1.06% decrease from the previous year (1,508 patients).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.6% under 18 years, 19.1% between 18 and 34 years, 37.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.9% were men and 52.1% were women.

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Uninsured People

14.3%
Uninsured
37.7%
Employer Coverage
20.6%
Medicaid
13.4%
Medicare
12.2%
Non-Group
1.79%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission (North & West) PUMA, GA declined by 0.33% from 14.4% to 14.3%.

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