Columbia County PUMA, GA

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Population

147,295

2.49% 1-year growth

US Senator

Raphael Warnock

Democratic Party

US Senator

Jon Ossoff

Democratic Party

Median Age

36.6

Poverty Rate

8.84%

Median Household Income

$76,938

3.74% 1-year growth

Median Property Value

$192,200

4.57% 1-year growth

Number of Employees

63,554

2.75% 1-year growth

About

In 2018, Columbia County PUMA, GA had a population of 147k people with a median age of 36.6 and a median household income of $76,938. Between 2017 and 2018 the population of Columbia County PUMA, GA grew from 143,723 to 147,295, a 2.49% increase and its median household income grew from $74,162 to $76,938, a 3.74% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Columbia County PUMA, GA are White (Non-Hispanic) (69.5%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (16.5%), White (Hispanic) (4.86%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.96%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.05%). 9.62% of the people in Columbia County PUMA, GA speak a non-English language, and 96.7% are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Central Savannah River Area Regional Commission (East Central)--Columbia County PUMA, GA are Augusta School of Massage (31 degrees awarded in 2017).

The median property value in Columbia County PUMA, GA is $192,200, and the homeownership rate is 79%. Most people in Columbia County PUMA, GA commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 24.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Columbia County PUMA, GA is 2 cars per household.

Columbia County PUMA, GA borders Richmond County PUMA, GA, Central Savannah River Area Regional Commission (West & Outside Richmond & Columbia) PUMA, GA, Aiken & North Augusta Cities PUMA, SC, and Greenwood, Abbeville & McCormick Counties PUMA, SC.

United States Georgia

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

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Impact on Employment

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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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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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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.

Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff 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 Columbia County PUMA, GA. Showing the available data for Georgia.

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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.

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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

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Raphael Warnock

Senator from Georgia

Assumed office on January 20, 2021

Jon Ossoff

Senator from Georgia

Assumed office on January 20, 2021

Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff 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.

Diversity

Columbia County PUMA, GA is home to a population of 147k people, from which 96.7% are citizens. As of 2018, 7.36% of Columbia County PUMA, GA residents were born outside of the country (10.8k people).

In 2018, there were 4.22 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (102k people) in Columbia County PUMA, GA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 24.3k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 7.16k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common foreign languages spoken in Columbia County PUMA, GA are Spanish (5,356 speakers), Korean (1,220 speakers), and German (919 speakers).

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Columbia County PUMA, GA

White (Non-Hispanic)
102k ± 219
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
24.3k ± 858
White (Hispanic)
7.16k ± 568

6.44%

Hispanic Population

9.48k people

6.44% of the people in Columbia County PUMA, GA are hispanic (9.48k people).

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

Non-English Speakers

Most Common Languages

Spanish
5,356 speakers (3.88%)
Korean
1,220 speakers (0.885%)
German
919 speakers (0.666%)

9.62% of Columbia County PUMA, GA citizens are speakers of a non-English language, which is lower than the national average of 21.9%. In 2018, the most common non-English language spoken in Columbia County PUMA, GA was Spanish. 3.88% of the overall population of Columbia County PUMA, GA are native Spanish speakers. 0.885% speak Korean and 0.666% speak Spanish, the next two most common languages.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

7.36%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

10.8k people

6.97%

2016 Foreign-Born Population

9.75k people

As of 2018, 7.36% of Columbia County PUMA, GA residents (10.8k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2016, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Columbia County PUMA, GA was 6.97%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Columbia County 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

± 2.6

In 2018, the median age of all people in Columbia County PUMA, GA was 36.6. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 35, were generally younger than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 47. But people in Columbia County PUMA, GA are getting getting older. In 2017, the average age of all Columbia County PUMA, GA residents was 36.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
1,308 ± 884 people
Korea
1,238 ± 860 people
India
961 ± 759 people

In 2017, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Columbia County PUMA, GA was Mexico, the natal country of 1,308 Columbia County PUMA, GA residents, followed by Korea with 1,238 and India with 961.

Citizenship

96.7%

2018 Citizenship

97%

2017 Citizenship

As of 2018, 96.7% of Columbia County PUMA, GA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2017, the percentage of US citizens in Columbia County PUMA, GA was 97%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
5,850 ± 766
Vietnam
4,066 ± 461
Gulf War (1990s)
3,849 ± 662

Columbia County PUMA, GA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.44 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

Median household income in Columbia County PUMA, GA is $76,938. In 2018, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Columbia County PUMA, GA was Fulton County (Northeast)Johns Creek City PUMA, GA with a value of $126,789, followed by Cobb County (Northeast) PUMA, GA and Fulton County (Northwest)Roswell City PUMA, GA, with respective values of $113,147 and $107,556.

Males in Columbia County PUMA, GA have an average income that is 1.44 times higher than the average income of females, which is $49,026. The income inequality in Columbia County PUMA, GA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.454, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Columbia County PUMA, GA employs 63.6k people. The largest industries in Columbia County PUMA, GA are Construction (4,605 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,525 people), and Hospitals (4,507 people), and the highest paying industries are Offices of optometrists ($200,361), Electric lighting & electrical equipment manufacturing, & other electrical component manufacturing, n.e.c. ($156,624), and Industrial & miscellaneous chemicals ($120,054).

Wages

Median Household Income

$76,938

2018 value

± $2,271

3.74%

1 Year Growth

± 3.57%

Households in Columbia County PUMA, GA have a median annual income of $76,938, which is more than the median annual income of $61,937 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $74,162 in 2017, which represents a 3.74% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Columbia County PUMA, GA compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

$70,609

Average Male Salary in Columbia County PUMA, GA

± $9,100

$49,026

Average Female Salary in Columbia County PUMA, GA

± $6,684

In 2017, full-time male employees in Columbia County PUMA, GA made 1.44 times more than female employees.

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

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Columbia County PUMA, GA

Asian
$61,706 ± $38,208
White
$55,103 ± $6,591
Two or More Races
$48,097 ± $20,685

In 2017 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Columbia County PUMA, GA workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.12 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Columbia County PUMA, GA.

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

Wage Distribution

0.454

2017 Wage GINI in Columbia County PUMA, GA

0.45

2016 Wage GINI in Columbia County PUMA, GA

In 2017, the income inequality in Columbia County PUMA, GA was 0.454 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.971% growth from 2016 to 2017, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Columbia County PUMA, GA was lower than than the national average of 0.479. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Columbia County PUMA, GA in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Columbia County PUMA, GA across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2018, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Columbia County PUMA, GA was Fulton County (Northeast)Johns Creek City PUMA, GA with a value of $126,789, followed by Cobb County (Northeast) PUMA, GA and Fulton County (Northwest)Roswell City PUMA, GA, with respective values of $113,147 and $107,556.

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

Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 45 - 54

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

8.84% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Columbia County PUMA, GA (13k out of 147k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 13.1%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 45 - 54, followed by Females 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
8,427 ± 874
Black
3,291 ± 567
Hispanic
1,469 ± 340

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

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

63.6k

2017 Value

2.75%

1 Year growth

± 2.75%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Columbia County PUMA, GA grew at a rate of 2.75%, from 61.9k employees to 63.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Columbia County PUMA, GA, are Elementary & middle school teachers (2,130 people), Retail salespersons (2,041 people), and Miscellaneous managers (1,998 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Columbia County PUMA, GA.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Columbia County PUMA, GA, by number of employees, are Elementary & middle school teachers (2,130 people), Retail salespersons (2,041 people), and Miscellaneous managers (1,998 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, Columbia County PUMA, GA has an unusually high number of residents working as Firstline enlisted military supervisors (16.5 times higher than expected), Military, rank not specified (14.1 times), and Military officer special & tactical operations leaders (12.3 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Columbia County PUMA, GA, by average salary, are Physicians & surgeons ($215,971), Chief executives & legislators ($171,306), and Dentists ($162,630).

Industries

Employment by Industries

63.6k

2017 Value

2.75%

1 Year growth

± 2.75%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Columbia County PUMA, GA grew at a rate of 2.75%, from 61.9k employees to 63.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Columbia County PUMA, GA, are Construction (4,605 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,525 people), and Hospitals (4,507 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Columbia County PUMA, GA, though some of these residents may live in Columbia County 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 Columbia County PUMA, GA, by number of employees, are Construction (4,605 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,525 people), and Hospitals (4,507 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, Columbia County PUMA, GA has an unusually high number of Other transportation equipment manufacturing (21.3 times higher than expected), U. S. Armed Forces: Branch Not Specified (18.8 times), and U. S. Army (14.5 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Columbia County PUMA, GA, by average salary, are Offices of optometrists ($200,361), Electric lighting & electrical equipment manufacturing, & other electrical component manufacturing, n.e.c. ($156,624), and Industrial & miscellaneous chemicals ($120,054).

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 2015, the top outbound Georgia product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $48.1B, followed by Motorized vehicles ($38B) and Electronics ($30.6B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

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$430B

2015 Value in Georgia

$628B

Projected 2045 Value in Georgia

46.1% growth

In 2015, total outbound Georgia trade was $430B. This is expected to increase 46.1% to $628B 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

In 2015, the top outbound Georgia domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Florida with $39.4B, followed by South Carolina with $25.3B and North Carolina and $20.5B.

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

Education

In 2017, universities in Central Savannah River Area Regional Commission (East Central)--Columbia County PUMA, GA awarded 31 degrees. The student population of Central Savannah River Area Regional Commission (East Central)--Columbia County PUMA, GA is skewed towards women, with 11 male students and 29 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Central Savannah River Area Regional Commission (East Central)--Columbia County PUMA, GA are White (17 and 54.8%), followed by Black or African American (11 and 35.5%), Hispanic or Latino (2 and 6.45%), and Asian (1 and 3.23%).

The largest universities in Central Savannah River Area Regional Commission (East Central)--Columbia County PUMA, GA by number of degrees awarded are Augusta School of Massage (31 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Central Savannah River Area Regional Commission (East Central)--Columbia County PUMA, GA are Massage Therapy (31 and 100%).

The median tuition costs in Central Savannah River Area Regional Commission (East Central)--Columbia County PUMA, GA are $N/A for private four year colleges, and $N/A and $N/A respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

Massage Therapy
31 degree-majorss awarded
N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded
N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded

In 2015, the most common concentation for < 1 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Central Savannah River Area Regional Commission (East Central)--Columbia County PUMA, GA was Massage Therapy with 31 degree-majorss awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a < 1 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Central Savannah River Area Regional Commission (East Central)--Columbia County PUMA, GA according to their major.

Universities

Augusta School of Massage

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

31 degrees awarded

$N/A

Median In-State Public

$N/A

Median Private

In 2017, the Central Savannah River Area Regional Commission (East Central)--Columbia County PUMA, GA institution with the largest number of graduating students was Augusta School of Massage with 31 degrees awarded.

Student Gender for Common Institutions

Degrees Awarded to Men

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2017, 4 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Central Savannah River Area Regional Commission (East Central)--Columbia County PUMA, GA, which is 0.148 times less than the 27 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the gender disparity between the institutions in Central Savannah River Area Regional Commission (East Central)--Columbia County PUMA, GA by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
17 degrees awarded
Black or African American
11 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
2 degrees awarded

In 2017 the majority of degrees awarded at institutions in Central Savannah River Area Regional Commission (East Central)--Columbia County PUMA, GA were to White students. These 17 degrees mean that there were 1.55 times more White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 11 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Columbia County PUMA, GA was $192,200 in 2018, which is 0.837 times smaller than the national average of $229,700. Between 2017 and 2018 the median property value increased from $183,800 to $192,200, a 4.57% increase. The homeownership rate in Columbia County PUMA, GA is 79%, which is higher than the national average of 63.9%. People in Columbia County PUMA, GA have an average commute time of 24.7 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in Columbia County PUMA, GA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$192,200

2018 Median

± $4,838

$183,800

2017 Median

± $4,027

In 2018, the median property value in Columbia County PUMA, GA grew to to $192,200 from the previous year's value of $183,800.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Columbia County 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 Columbia County PUMA, GA the largest share of households have a property value in the N/A range.

Household Income

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

$76,938

Median Household Income

± $2,271

46.8k

Number of Households

± 1,618

In 2018, the median household income of the 46.8k households in Columbia County PUMA, GA grew to $76,938 from the previous year's value of $74,162.

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

Rent vs Own

79%

2018 Homeownership

78.5%

2017 Homeownership

In 2018, 79% of the housing units in Columbia County PUMA, GA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 78.5%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 63.9%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Columbia County PUMA, GA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

24.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Columbia County PUMA, GA have a shorter commute time (24.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.3 minutes). Additionally, 1.49% of the workforce in Columbia County PUMA, GA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

Drove Alone
87.7%
Carpooled
8.43%
Worked At Home
2.91%

In 2018, the most common method of travel for workers in Columbia County PUMA, GA was Drove Alone (87.7%), followed by those who Carpooled (8.43%) and those who Worked At Home (2.91%).

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 Columbia County PUMA, GA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Columbia County PUMA, GA have 2 cars, followed by 3 cars.

Health

92% of the population of Columbia County PUMA, GA has health coverage, with 49.1% on employee plans, 6.58% on Medicaid, 8.08% on Medicare, 17.5% on non-group plans, and 10.7% 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 1519 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.459% decrease from the previous year (1526 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1984 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 829 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Quitman County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (18.2%). Additionally, Rockdale County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (38.5%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,519 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Georgia

Primary care physicians in Georgia see an average of 1,519 patients per year. This represents a 0.459% decrease from the previous year (1,526 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

7.98%

Uninsured

49.1%

Employer Coverage

6.58%

Medicaid

8.08%

Medicare

17.5%

Non-Group

10.7%

Military or VA

Between 2016 and 2018, the percent of uninsured citizens in Columbia County PUMA, GA declined by 9.21% from 8.79% to 7.98%.

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