Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA

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2019 Population

146,876

2.97% 1-year growth

US Senator

Jon Ossoff

Democratic Party

US Senator

Raphael Warnock

Democratic Party

2019 Median Age

36.8

0% 1-year change

2019 Poverty Rate

12%

3.29% 1-year increase

2019 Median Household Income

$63,687

6.69% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$169,400

7.83% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

65,650

5.24% 1-year growth

About

In 2019, Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA had a population of 147k people with a median age of 36.8 and a median household income of $63,687. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA grew from 142,642 to 146,876, a 2.97% increase and its median household income grew from $59,692 to $63,687, a 6.69% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA are White (Non-Hispanic) (76%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (9.35%), White (Hispanic) (6.4%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.79%), and Other (Hispanic) (2.4%). 11% of the households in Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

96.6% of the residents in Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Northwest)--Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA are New Horizons Medical Institute-Winder (57 degrees awarded in 2019).

In 2019, the median property value in Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA was $169,400, and the homeownership rate was 76.7%. Most people in Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 31.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA was 2 cars per household.

Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA borders Hall County PUMA, GA, Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (Southeast) PUMA, GA, Clarke CountyAthens City PUMA, GA, Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (East) PUMA, GA, Walton, Morgan & Jasper Counties PUMA, GA, Gwinnett County (North)Sugar Hill City PUMA, GA, and Gwinnett County (East) PUMA, GA.

United States Georgia

Diversity

Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA is home to a population of 147k people, from which 96.6% are citizens. As of 2019, 17.4% of Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA residents were born outside of the country (25.6k people).

In 2019, there were 8.12 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (112k people) in Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 13.7k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 9.4k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common foreign languages spoken in Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA are Spanish (9,649 speakers), Hmong (1,868 speakers), and French (Incl. Cajun) (691 speakers).

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA

White (Non-Hispanic)
112k ± 233
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
13.7k ± 394
White (Hispanic)
9.4k ± 807

9.4%

Hispanic Population

13.8k people

9.4% of the people in Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA are hispanic (13.8k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA as a share of the total population.

Non-English Speakers

Most Common Languages

Spanish
9,649 speakers (7.04%)
Hmong
1,868 speakers (1.36%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
691 speakers (0.505%)

11% of Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA citizens are speakers of a non-English language, which is lower than the national average of 22%.

In 2019, the most common non-English language spoken in Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA was Spanish. 7.04% of the overall population of Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA are native Spanish speakers. 1.36% speak Hmong and 0.505% speak French (Incl. Cajun), the next two most common languages.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

17.4%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

25.6k people

6.59%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

9.39k people

As of 2019, 17.4% of Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA residents (25.6k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 34%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA was 6.59%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.2

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 1.5

In 2019, the median age of all people in Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA was 36.8. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 36, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 44. But people in Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA are getting staying the same age. In 2018, the average age of all Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA residents was 37.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
2,571 ± 1,234 people
Laos
956 ± 757 people
El Salvador
650 ± 625 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA was Mexico, the natal country of 2,571 Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA residents, followed by Laos with 956 and El Salvador with 650.

Citizenship

96.6%

2019 Citizenship

96.4%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 96.6% of Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA was 96.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,572 ± 275
Gulf War (2001-)
2,071 ± 327
Gulf War (1990s)
1,373 ± 260

Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.24 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Georgia. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Georgia, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Georgia.

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

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Georgia.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Georgia. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Georgia across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA is $63,687. In 2019, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA was Fulton County (Northeast)Johns Creek City PUMA, GA with a value of $150,149, followed by Cobb County (Northeast) PUMA, GA and Fulton County (Northwest)Roswell City PUMA, GA, with respective values of $120,797 and $117,653.

Males in Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA have an average income that is 1.35 times higher than the average income of females, which is $43,908. The income inequality in Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.423, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA employs 65.7k people. The largest industries in Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA are Construction (4,841 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,608 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,634 people), and the highest paying industries are Glass & glass product manufacturing ($260,874), Agricultural implement manufacturing ($121,943), and Other administrative & other support services ($119,398).

Wages

Median Household Income

$63,687

2019 value

± $1,525

6.69%

1 Year Growth

± 3.39%

Households in Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA have a median annual income of $63,687, which is less than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $59,692 in 2018, which represents a 6.69% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

$59,443

Average Male Salary in Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA

± $7,603

$43,908

Average Female Salary in Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA

± $5,420

In 2019, full-time male employees in Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA made 1.35 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA

Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
$57,579 ± $102,279
White
$48,357 ± $5,079
Two or More Races
$41,263 ± $28,034

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA workers was Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander. These workers were paid 1.19 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

0.423

2019 Wage GINI in Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA

0.421

2018 Wage GINI in Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA

In 2019, the income inequality in Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA was 0.423 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.656% growth from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2019, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA was Fulton County (Northeast)Johns Creek City PUMA, GA with a value of $150,149, followed by Cobb County (Northeast) PUMA, GA and Fulton County (Northwest)Roswell City PUMA, GA, with respective values of $120,797 and $117,653.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

12% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA (17.5k out of 146k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 25 - 34 and then Females 35 - 44.

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.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
12,414 ± 819
Black
3,357 ± 420
Hispanic
2,489 ± 452

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

65.7k

2019 Value

5.24%

1 Year growth

± 5.24%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA grew at a rate of 5.24%, from 62.4k employees to 65.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA, are Elementary & middle school teachers (2,154 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,967 people), and Other managers (1,841 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA, by number of employees, are Elementary & middle school teachers (2,154 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,967 people), and Other managers (1,841 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA has an unusually high number of residents working as Surveying & mapping technicians (5.17 times higher than expected), Pest control workers (4.36 times), and Telecommunications line installers & repairers (3.1 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA, by average salary, are Marketing managers ($188,228), Chief executives & legislators ($169,903), and Electrical & electronics engineers ($155,923).

Industries

Employment by Industries

65.7k

2019 Value

5.24%

1 Year growth

± 5.24%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA grew at a rate of 5.24%, from 62.4k employees to 65.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA, are Construction (4,841 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,608 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,634 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA, though some of these residents may live in Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA, by number of employees, are Construction (4,841 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,608 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,634 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA has an unusually high number of Carpet & rug mills (5.92 times higher than expected), Construction, & mining & oil & gas field machinery manufacturing (5.32 times), and Veneer, plywood, & engineered wood products (5.27 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA, by average salary, are Glass & glass product manufacturing ($260,874), Agricultural implement manufacturing ($121,943), and Other administrative & other support services ($119,398).

Domestic Trade

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

In 2018, the top outbound Georgia product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $64B, followed by Mixed freight ($52.9B) and Electronics ($50.2B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Georgia products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$573B

2018 Value in Georgia

$1.16T

Projected 2045 Value in Georgia

103% growth

In 2018, total outbound Georgia trade was $573B. This is expected to increase 103% to $1.16T by 2045.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Georgia trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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

Florida
$44.2B
South Carolina
$27.4B
Alabama
$27.4B

In 2018, the top outbound Georgia domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Florida with $44.2B, followed by South Carolina with $27.4B and Alabama and $27.4B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Georgia shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Georgia went to Donald J. Trump with 50.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (45.6%), followed by Gary Johnson (3.05%). The most partisan county was Glascock County, GA with 88.8% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

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 Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA. Showing the available data for Georgia.

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

2016 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (50.8%)
Republican Party
Hillary Rodham Clinton (45.6%)
Democratic Party
Gary Johnson (3.05%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Georgia went to Donald J. Trump with 50.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (45.6%), followed by Gary Johnson (3.05%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Georgia for each registered party from 1976 to 2016.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Georgia.

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for Georgia

50.8% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in Georgia

Glascock County, GA
88.8% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Brantley County, GA
88.4% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Banks County, GA
87.9% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2016 presidential election, the most partisan county in Georgia was Glascock County, GA with 88.8% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in Georgia colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Georgia

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Georgia.

Jon Ossoff

Senator from Georgia

Assumed office on January 20, 2021

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 Johnny Isakson's resignation.

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 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 2019, universities in Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Northwest)--Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA awarded 57 degrees. The student population of Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Northwest)--Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA is skewed towards women, with 1 male students and 27 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Northwest)--Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA are White (28 and 49.1%), followed by Black or African American (23 and 40.4%), Hispanic or Latino (4 and 7.02%), and Two or More Races (2 and 3.51%).

The largest universities in Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Northwest)--Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA by number of degrees awarded are New Horizons Medical Institute-Winder (57 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Northwest)--Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA are Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (42 and 73.7%), Phlebotamy Technician (7 and 12.3%), and Medical Assistant (4 and 7.02%).

Concentrations

Most Common

Medical Assistant
4 degree-majorss awarded
Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant
42 degree-majorss awarded
Phlebotamy Technician
7 degree-majorss awarded

In 2019, the most common concentation for < 1 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Northwest)--Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA was Medical Assistant with 4 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a < 1 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Northwest)--Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA according to their major.

Universities

New Horizons Medical Institute-Winder

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

57 degrees awarded

In 2019, the Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Northwest)--Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA institution with the largest number of graduating students was New Horizons Medical Institute-Winder with 57 degrees awarded.

Student Gender for Common Institutions

Degrees Awarded to Men

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2019, 4 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Northwest)--Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA, which is 0.0755 times less than the 53 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the gender disparity between the institutions in Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Northwest)--Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
28 degrees awarded
Black or African American
23 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
4 degrees awarded

In 2019 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Northwest)--Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA was White students. These 28 degrees mean that there were 1.22 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 23 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA was $169,400 in 2019, which is 0.704 times smaller than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $157,100 to $169,400, a 7.83% increase. The homeownership rate in Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA is 76.7%, which is higher than the national average of 64.1%. People in Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA have an average commute time of 31.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$169,400

2019 Median

± $2,762

$157,100

2018 Median

± $2,828

In 2019, the median property value in Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA grew to to $169,400 from the previous year's value of $157,100.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA the largest share of households have a property value in the $150k - $175k range.

Household Income

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

$63,687

Median Household Income

± $1,525

49.5k

Number of Households

± 1,386

In 2019, the median household income of the 49.5k households in Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA grew to $63,687 from the previous year's value of $59,692.

The following chart displays the households in Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, 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.

Property Taxes

$800 - $1,499

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

Rent vs Own

76.7%

2019 Homeownership

75%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 76.7% of the housing units in Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 75%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

31.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA have a longer commute time (31.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.5 minutes). Additionally, 4.77% of the workforce in Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (83.4%)
Carpooled (10.3%)
Worked At Home (4.49%)

In 2019, 83.4% of workers in Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.3%) and those who worked at home (4.49%).

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.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA have 2 cars, followed by false.

Health

86.8% of the population of Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA has health coverage, with 49.1% on employee plans, 14.5% on Medicaid, 10.4% on Medicare, 11.4% on non-group plans, and 1.37% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Georgia was $6,587 in 2014. This is a 5.41% increase from the previous year ($6,249).

Primary care physicians in Georgia see 1508 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.31% decrease from the previous year (1528 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1921 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 691 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Telfair County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (25.8%). Additionally, Candler County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (53.7%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Georgia.

1,508 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Georgia

Primary care physicians in Georgia see an average of 1,508 patients per year. This represents a 1.31% decrease from the previous year (1,528 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.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Georgia.

$6,587

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Georgia

$4,406

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$5,199

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$10,429

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Georgia (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 5.41%, from $6,249 to $6,587.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

13.2%

Uninsured

49.1%

Employer Coverage

14.5%

Medicaid

10.4%

Medicare

11.4%

Non-Group

1.37%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA declined by 2.48% from 13.6% to 13.2%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.