Athens-Clarke County, GA

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2023 Population

218,190

0.923% 1-year growth

US Senator

Jon Ossoff

Democratic Party

US Senator

Raphael Warnock

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

33.2

0.912% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

19.7%

2.01% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$62,897

6.37% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$280,900

11.3% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

105,955

1.35% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Athens-Clarke County, GA had a population of 218k people with a median age of 33.2 and a median household income of $62,897. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Athens-Clarke County, GA grew from 216,194 to 218,190, a 0.923% increase and its median household income grew from $59,130 to $62,897, a 6.37% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Athens-Clarke County, GA are White (Non-Hispanic) (64.7%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (18.5%), Two+ (Hispanic) (3.73%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.63%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.33%).

None of the households in Athens-Clarke 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.

95.3% of the residents in Athens-Clarke County, GA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Athens-Clarke County, GA are University of Georgia (13,515 degrees awarded in 2022), Athens Technical College (1,821 degrees), and Georgia Institute of Cosmetology (111 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Athens-Clarke County, GA was $280,900, and the homeownership rate was 55.1%.

Most people in Athens-Clarke County, GA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Athens-Clarke County, GA was 2 cars per household.

Athens-Clarke County, GA borders Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA and Jefferson, GA.

United States Georgia

Population & Diversity

Athens-Clarke County, GA is home to a population of 218k people, from which 95.3% are citizens. As of 2023, 7.93% of Athens-Clarke County, GA residents were born outside of the country (17.3k people).

In 2023, there were 3.49 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (141k people) in Athens-Clarke County, GA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 40.4k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 8.13k Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

95.3%

2023 Citizenship

95.6%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 95.3% of Athens-Clarke County, GA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Athens-Clarke County, GA was 95.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Athens-Clarke County, GA

White (Non-Hispanic)
141k ± 342
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
40.4k ± 852
Two+ (Hispanic)
8.13k ± 1.08k

9.31%

Hispanic Population

20.3k people

9.31% of the people in Athens-Clarke County, GA are hispanic (20.3k people).

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

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA 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

7.93%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

17.3k people

7.58%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

16.4k people

As of 2023, 7.93% of Athens-Clarke County, GA residents (17.3k 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 Athens-Clarke County, GA was 7.58%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,156 ± 439
Gulf War (2001-)
1,725 ± 364
Gulf War (1990s)
1,703 ± 382

Athens-Clarke County, GA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.83 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Athens-Clarke County, GA employs 106k people. The largest industries in Athens-Clarke County, GA are Educational Services (21,300 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (12,296 people), and Retail Trade (10,760 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($86,513), Utilities ($64,730), and Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($64,330).

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

106k

2023 Value

± 2,880

1.35%

1 Year growth

± 3.76%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Athens-Clarke County, GA grew at a rate of 1.35%, from 105k employees to 106k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Athens-Clarke County, GA, are Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (12,425 people), Management Occupations (11,752 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (10,569 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Athens-Clarke 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

106k

2023 Value

± 2,880

1.35%

1 Year growth

± 3.76%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Athens-Clarke County, GA grew at a rate of 1.35%, from 105k employees to 106k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Athens-Clarke County, GA, are Educational Services (21,300 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (12,296 people), and Retail Trade (10,760 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Athens-Clarke County, GA, though some of these residents may live in Athens-Clarke County, GA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$45,234

Median earning men ± $1,844

$32,001

Median earning women ± $1,728

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($87,458), Public Administration ($67,643), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($51,394).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($51,250), Public Administration ($49,927), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($41,878).

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

480
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
345
Health Care and Social Assistance
297
Retail Trade

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

$831k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$518k
Manufacturing
$362k
Retail Trade

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

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Georgia went to Donald J. Trump with 50.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.5%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.394%).

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

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2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (50.7%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (48.5%)
Democratic Party
Chase Oliver (0.394%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Georgia went to Donald J. Trump with 50.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.5%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.394%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Georgia for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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 Athens-Clarke County, GA awarded 15,447 degrees. The student population of Athens-Clarke County, GA in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 17,964 male students and 26,806 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Athens-Clarke County, GA are White (10,439 and 70.1%), followed by Black or African American (1,385 and 9.3%), Asian (1,229 and 8.25%), and Hispanic or Latino (1,073 and 7.21%).

The largest universities in Athens-Clarke County, GA by number of degrees awarded are University of Georgia (13,515 and 87.5%), Athens Technical College (1,821 and 11.8%), and Georgia Institute of Cosmetology (111 and 0.719%).

The most popular majors in Athens-Clarke County, GA are General Biological Sciences (608 and 3.94%), General Psychology (592 and 3.83%), and General Finance (544 and 3.52%).

The median tuition cost in Athens-Clarke County, GA for a public four year colleges is $9,790 for in-state students and $28,830 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Athens-Clarke County, GA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 42.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 37.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 44,770 (40.1% men and 59.9% 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 44,770 students enrolled in Athens-Clarke County, GA, 40.1% men and 59.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 28,773 records, of which 59.5% were women and 40.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Psychology
581 degrees awarded
General Finance
544 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
608 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Athens-Clarke County, GA was General Psychology with 581 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of Georgia
13,515 degrees awarded
Athens Technical College
1,821 degrees awarded
Georgia Institute of Cosmetology
111 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Georgia with 13,515 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 6,319 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Athens-Clarke County, GA, which is 0.692 times less than the 9,128 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 10,439 degrees mean that there were 7.54 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 1,385 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 ($9,790) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,390) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,032) 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 Athens-Clarke County, GA was $280,900 in 2023, which is 0.926 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $252,300 to $280,900, a 11.3% increase. The homeownership rate in Athens-Clarke County, GA is 55.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Athens-Clarke County, GA have an average commute time of 23.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Athens-Clarke County, GA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Athens-Clarke County, GA is $62,897. In 2023, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Athens-Clarke County, GA was Forsyth County, GA with a value of $138,000, followed by Oconee County, GA and Fayette County, GA, with respective values of $115,925 and $108,986.

Housing

Property

$280,900

Median Property Value 2023

±$5,387

$46,861

Median Property Taxes

±$1,703

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 Athens-Clarke County, GA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

Rent vs Own

55.1%

Homeownership

2023

68.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 55.1% of the housing units in Athens-Clarke County, GA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 54.8%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2023, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Athens-Clarke County, GA was Forsyth County, GA with a value of $138,000, followed by Oconee County, GA and Fayette County, GA, with respective values of $115,925 and $108,986.

The following map shows all of the counties in Athens-Clarke 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.

$62,897

Median Household Income

± $2,390

85k

Number of Households

± 2,478

In 2023, the median household income of the 85k households in Athens-Clarke County, GA grew to $62,897 from the previous year's value of $59,130.

The following chart displays the households in Athens-Clarke 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 Athens-Clarke 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 (74.7%)
Worked At Home (12.1%)
Carpooled (7.25%)

In 2023, 74.7% of workers in Athens-Clarke County, GA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (12.1%) and those who carpooled to work (7.25%).

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

23.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Athens-Clarke County, GA have a shorter commute time (23.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 3.03% of the workforce in Athens-Clarke County, GA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Athens-Clarke 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 Athens-Clarke County, GA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Athens-Clarke County, GA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

19.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Athens-Clarke County, GA (40.8k out of 207k 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 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Athens-Clarke County, 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.

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

89% of the population of Athens-Clarke County, GA has health coverage, with 50.8% on employee plans, 11.8% on Medicaid, 10% on Medicare, 15.2% on non-group plans, and 1.16% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Georgia see 1491 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.067% decrease from the previous year (1492 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1882 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 596 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,491 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Georgia

Primary care physicians in Georgia see an average of 1,491 patients per year. This represents a 0.067% decrease from the previous year (1,492 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.6% under 18 years, 29.5% between 18 and 34 years, 33.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 14% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.8% were men and 52.2% were women.

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

Uninsured People

11%

Uninsured

50.8%

Employer Coverage

11.8%

Medicaid

10%

Medicare

15.2%

Non-Group

1.16%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Athens-Clarke County, GA declined by 8.89% from 12.1% to 11%.

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

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