Central Savannah River Area Regional Commission (West & Outside Richmond & Columbia) PUMA, GA

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2023 Population
125,933
0.0381% 1-year decline
2023 Median Age
41.8
0% 1-year change
2023 Poverty Rate
19.3%
2.03% 1-year increase
2023 Median Household Income
$48,184
1.41% 1-year growth
2023 Median Property Value
$107,900
4.15% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
47,089
0.652% 1-year decline

About

In the year of 2023, Central Savannah River Area Regional Commission (West & Outside Richmond & Columbia) PUMA, GA had a population of 126k people with a median age of 41.8 and a median household income of $48,184. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Central Savannah River Area Regional Commission (West & Outside Richmond & Columbia) PUMA, GA declined from 125,981 to 125,933, a −0.0381% decrease and its median household income grew from $47,513 to $48,184, a 1.41% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Central Savannah River Area Regional Commission (West & Outside Richmond & Columbia) PUMA, GA are White (Non-Hispanic) (48.2%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (45.9%), Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) (2.12%), White (Hispanic) (1.15%), and Other (Hispanic) (1.05%).

3.05% of the households in Central Savannah River Area Regional Commission (West & Outside Richmond & Columbia) 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.

98.8% of the residents in Central Savannah River Area Regional Commission (West & Outside Richmond & Columbia) PUMA, GA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Central Savannah River Area Regional Commission (West & Outside Richmond & Columbia) PUMA, GA are Oconee Fall Line Technical College (1,052 degrees awarded in 2023).

In 2023, the median property value in Central Savannah River Area Regional Commission (West & Outside Richmond & Columbia) PUMA, GA was $107,900, and the homeownership rate was 71.2%.

Most people in Central Savannah River Area Regional Commission (West & Outside Richmond & Columbia) PUMA, GA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 27.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Central Savannah River Area Regional Commission (West & Outside Richmond & Columbia) PUMA, GA was 2 cars per household.

Population & Diversity

Central Savannah River Area Regional Commission (West & Outside Richmond & Columbia) PUMA, GA is home to a population of 126k people, from which 98.8% are citizens. As of 2023, 2.02% of Central Savannah River Area Regional Commission (West & Outside Richmond & Columbia) PUMA, GA residents were born outside of the country (2.54k people).

In 2023, there were 1.05 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (60.7k people) in Central Savannah River Area Regional Commission (West & Outside Richmond & Columbia) PUMA, GA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 57.8k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 2.67k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in Central Savannah River Area Regional Commission (West & Outside Richmond & Columbia) PUMA, GA are Spanish (2,801 households), German (243 households), and Korean (130 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY
63,351
Women
50.3%
62,567
Men
49.7%

The resident population of United States in 2023 was 125,918 inhabitants, with 49.7% men, and 50.3% women.

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Citizenship

98.8%
2023 Citizenship
98.7%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 98.8% of Central Savannah River Area Regional Commission (West & Outside Richmond & Columbia) PUMA, GA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Central Savannah River Area Regional Commission (West & Outside Richmond & Columbia) PUMA, GA was 98.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Central Savannah River Area Regional Commission (West & Outside Richmond & Columbia) PUMA, GA
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    60.7k ± 482
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    57.8k ± 721
  3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
    2.67k ± 475
2.92%
Hispanic Population
3.68k people

In 2023, there were 1.05 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (60.7k people) in Central Savannah River Area Regional Commission (West & Outside Richmond & Columbia) PUMA, GA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 57.8k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 2.67k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

2.92% of the people in Central Savannah River Area Regional Commission (West & Outside Richmond & Columbia) PUMA, GA are hispanic (3.68k people).

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    1,069 ± 799 people
  2. Germany
    137 ± 287 people
  3. Canada
    118 ± 267 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Central Savannah River Area Regional Commission (West & Outside Richmond & Columbia) PUMA, GA was Mexico, the natal country of 1,069 Central Savannah River Area Regional Commission (West & Outside Richmond & Columbia) PUMA, GA residents, followed by Germany with 137 and Canada with 118.

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Foreign-Born Population

2.02%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
2.54k people
2.16%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
2.72k people

As of 2023, 2.02% of Central Savannah River Area Regional Commission (West & Outside Richmond & Columbia) PUMA, GA residents (2.54k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Central Savannah River Area Regional Commission (West & Outside Richmond & Columbia) PUMA, GA was 2.16%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    2,801 households (2.34%)
  2. German
    243 households (0.203%)
  3. Korean
    130 households (0.109%)

3.05% of the households in Central Savannah River Area Regional Commission (West & Outside Richmond & Columbia) PUMA, GA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22%. 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 2023, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Central Savannah River Area Regional Commission (West & Outside Richmond & Columbia) PUMA, GA was Spanish. 2.34% of the households in Central Savannah River Area Regional Commission (West & Outside Richmond & Columbia) PUMA, GA reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    2,634 ± 366
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    1,528 ± 301
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    1,015 ± 217

Central Savannah River Area Regional Commission (West & Outside Richmond & Columbia) PUMA, GA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.72 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Central Savannah River Area Regional Commission (West & Outside Richmond & Columbia) PUMA, GA employs 47.1k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Central Savannah River Area Regional Commission (West & Outside Richmond & Columbia) PUMA, GA were Elementary & secondary schools (3,501 people), Construction (3,217 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (2,638 people), and the highest paying industries were Architectural, engineering & related services ($206,540), Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($154,273), and Legal services ($104,116).

Males in Central Savannah River Area Regional Commission (West & Outside Richmond & Columbia) PUMA, GA have an average income that is 1.36 times higher than the average income of females, which is $43,642. The income inequality in Central Savannah River Area Regional Commission (West & Outside Richmond & Columbia) PUMA, GA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.422, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure
RACE/ETHNICITY
24,115
Women
51.2%
22,974
Men
48.8%

The workforce of Central Savannah River Area Regional Commission (West & Outside Richmond & Columbia) PUMA, GA in 2023 was 47,089 people, with 51.2% woman, and 48.8% men.

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Occupations

47.1k
2023 Value
−0.652%
1 Year decline
± −0.652%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Central Savannah River Area Regional Commission (West & Outside Richmond & Columbia) PUMA, GA declined at a rate of −0.652%, from 47.4k employees to 47.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Central Savannah River Area Regional Commission (West & Outside Richmond & Columbia) PUMA, GA, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,728 people), Cashiers (1,252 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (1,118 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Central Savannah River Area Regional Commission (West & Outside Richmond & Columbia) PUMA, GA.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

47.1k
2023 Value
−0.652%
1 Year decline
± −0.652%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Central Savannah River Area Regional Commission (West & Outside Richmond & Columbia) PUMA, GA declined at a rate of −0.652%, from 47.4k employees to 47.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Central Savannah River Area Regional Commission (West & Outside Richmond & Columbia) PUMA, GA, are Elementary & secondary schools (3,501 people), Construction (3,217 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (2,638 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Central Savannah River Area Regional Commission (West & Outside Richmond & Columbia) PUMA, GA, though some of these residents may live in Central Savannah River Area Regional Commission (West & Outside Richmond & Columbia) 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

$42,405
Median earning men ± $1,697
$29,919
Median earning women ± $1,456

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Public Administration ($60,171), Information ($55,536), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($50,252).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($44,333), Wholesale Trade ($40,659), and Construction ($39,554).

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Education

In 2023, universities in Central Savannah River Area Regional Commission (West & Outside Richmond & Columbia) PUMA, GA awarded 1,052 degrees. The student population of Central Savannah River Area Regional Commission (West & Outside Richmond & Columbia) PUMA, GA in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 710 male students and 1,290 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Central Savannah River Area Regional Commission (West & Outside Richmond & Columbia) PUMA, GA are White (491 and 46.8%), followed by Black or African American (485 and 46.2%), Hispanic or Latino (36 and 3.43%), and Two or More Races (24 and 2.29%).

The largest universities in Central Savannah River Area Regional Commission (West & Outside Richmond & Columbia) PUMA, GA by number of degrees awarded are Oconee Fall Line Technical College (1,052 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Central Savannah River Area Regional Commission (West & Outside Richmond & Columbia) PUMA, GA are Welding Technology (204 and 19.4%), Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor (141 and 13.4%), and General Cosmetology (60 and 5.7%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2023 there were 2,000 students enrolled in Central Savannah River Area Regional Commission (West & Outside Richmond & Columbia) PUMA, GA, 35.5% men and 64.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 1,016 records, of which 67.8% were women and 32.2% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Most Common
  1. Welding Technology
    182 degrees awarded
  2. Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor
    141 degrees awarded
  3. Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant
    57 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years recipients in Central Savannah River Area Regional Commission (West & Outside Richmond & Columbia) PUMA, GA was Welding Technology with 182 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Oconee Fall Line Technical College
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
1,052 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Oconee Fall Line Technical College with 1,052 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

In 2023, 564 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Central Savannah River Area Regional Commission (West & Outside Richmond & Columbia) PUMA, GA, which is 1.16 times more than the 488 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 491 degrees mean that there were 1.01 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 485 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($2,400) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($802) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($763) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2023, 1.27% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.02% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Central Savannah River Area Regional Commission (West & Outside Richmond & Columbia) PUMA, GA in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (41.2k), Secondary Education (19.4k), and Some college (19.2k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Central Savannah River Area Regional Commission (West & Outside Richmond & Columbia) PUMA, GA was $107,900 in 2023, which is 0.356 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $103,600 to $107,900, a 4.15% increase. The homeownership rate in Central Savannah River Area Regional Commission (West & Outside Richmond & Columbia) PUMA, GA is 71.2%, which is higher than the national average of 65%.

People in Central Savannah River Area Regional Commission (West & Outside Richmond & Columbia) PUMA, GA have an average commute time of 27.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Central Savannah River Area Regional Commission (West & Outside Richmond & Columbia) PUMA, GA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$107,900
Median Property Value 2023
±$5,357
$33,625
Median Property Taxes
±$1,293

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Rent vs Own

71.2%
Homeownership
2023
66.4%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 71.2% of the housing units in Central Savannah River Area Regional Commission (West & Outside Richmond & Columbia) PUMA, GA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 70.4%.

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Equity

Household Income

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$48,184
Median Household Income
± $2,365
47.2k
Number of Households
± 1,688

In 2023, the median household income of the 47.2k households in Central Savannah River Area Regional Commission (West & Outside Richmond & Columbia) PUMA, GA grew to $48,184 from the previous year's value of $47,513.

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Wage Distribution

0.422
2023 Wage GINI in Central Savannah River Area Regional Commission (West & Outside Richmond & Columbia) PUMA, GA
0.418
2022 Wage GINI in Central Savannah River Area Regional Commission (West & Outside Richmond & Columbia) PUMA, GA

In 2023, the income inequality in Central Savannah River Area Regional Commission (West & Outside Richmond & Columbia) PUMA, GA was 0.422 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.03% growth from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Central Savannah River Area Regional Commission (West & Outside Richmond & Columbia) PUMA, GA was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Central Savannah River Area Regional Commission (West & Outside Richmond & Columbia) PUMA, GA in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (81.4%)
  2. Carpooled (9.56%)
  3. Worked At Home (6.07%)

In 2023, 81.4% of workers in Central Savannah River Area Regional Commission (West & Outside Richmond & Columbia) PUMA, GA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.56%) and those who worked at home (6.07%).

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Commute Time

27.1 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Central Savannah River Area Regional Commission (West & Outside Richmond & Columbia) PUMA, GA have a longer commute time (27.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 3.9% of the workforce in Central Savannah River Area Regional Commission (West & Outside Richmond & Columbia) PUMA, GA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

19.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Central Savannah River Area Regional Commission (West & Outside Richmond & Columbia) PUMA, GA (23k out of 119k 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 55 - 64, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Central Savannah River Area Regional Commission (West & Outside Richmond & Columbia) PUMA, GA is Black, followed by White and Two Or More.

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Health

86.9% of the population of Central Savannah River Area Regional Commission (West & Outside Richmond & Columbia) PUMA, GA has health coverage, with 35.5% on employee plans, 24% on Medicaid, 13.8% on Medicare, 11.7% on non-group plans, and 1.93% on military or VA plans.

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By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48% were men and 52% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.4% under 18 years, 17.1% between 18 and 34 years, 38.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 20% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48% were men and 52% were women.

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Uninsured People

13.1%
Uninsured
35.5%
Employer Coverage
24%
Medicaid
13.8%
Medicare
11.7%
Non-Group
1.93%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Central Savannah River Area Regional Commission (West & Outside Richmond & Columbia) PUMA, GA declined by 0.61% from 13.2% to 13.1%.

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