Georgetown, Marion & Dillon Counties PUMA, SC

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Population

123,794

0.088% 1-year decline

US Senator

Lindsey Graham

Republican Party

US Senator

Tim Scott

Republican Party

Median Age

44.3

Poverty Rate

23.7%

Median Household Income

$39,468

3.65% 1-year growth

Median Property Value

$117,400

7.21% 1-year growth

Number of Employees

44,143

0.671% 1-year decline

About

In 2018, Georgetown, Marion & Dillon Counties PUMA, SC had a population of 124k people with a median age of 44.3 and a median household income of $39,468. Between 2017 and 2018 the population of Georgetown, Marion & Dillon Counties PUMA, SC declined from 123,903 to 123,794, a -0.088% decrease and its median household income grew from $38,077 to $39,468, a 3.65% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Georgetown, Marion & Dillon Counties PUMA, SC are White (Non-Hispanic) (52.8%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (41.5%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.49%), Other (Hispanic) (1.22%), and White (Hispanic) (0.932%). 3.6% of the people in Georgetown, Marion & Dillon Counties PUMA, SC speak a non-English language, and 98.5% are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Georgetown, Marion & Dillon Counties PUMA, SC are Academy for Careers and Technology (21 degrees awarded in 2017).

The median property value in Georgetown, Marion & Dillon Counties PUMA, SC is $117,400, and the homeownership rate is 72.6%. Most people in Georgetown, Marion & Dillon Counties PUMA, SC commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 25.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Georgetown, Marion & Dillon Counties PUMA, SC is 2 cars per household.

Georgetown, Marion & Dillon Counties PUMA, SC borders Columbus, Bladen & Robeson (East) Counties PUMA, NC, Lumberton City PUMA, NC, Lancaster, Chesterfield & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC, Sumter City PUMA, SC, Florence City PUMA, SC, Conway City & Red Hill PUMA, SC, Charleston City PUMA, SC, Mount Pleasant Town PUMA, SC, and Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beach Cities & Socastee (East) PUMA, SC.

United States South Carolina

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 South Carolina (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 South Carolina 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 South Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 54.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (40.7%), followed by Gary Johnson (2.34%). The most partisan county was Allendale County, SC with 76.1% of the vote going to Hillary Rodham Clinton running for the Democratic Party.

Lindsey Graham and Tim Scott are the senators currently representing the state of South Carolina. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

South Carolina is currently represented by 7 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 Georgetown, Marion & Dillon Counties PUMA, SC. Showing the available data for South Carolina.

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 (54.9%)
Republican Party
Hillary Rodham Clinton (40.7%)
Democratic Party
Gary Johnson (2.34%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in South Carolina 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 South Carolina.

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 South Carolina

54.9% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in South Carolina

Allendale County, SC
76.1% for Hillary Rodham Clinton (Democratic Party)
Pickens County, SC
73.9% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Oconee County, SC
71.9% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2016 presidential election, the most partisan county in South Carolina was Allendale County, SC with 76.1% of the vote going to Hillary Rodham Clinton running for the Democratic Party.

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

US Senators from South Carolina

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

Lindsey Graham

Senator from South Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2003

Tim Scott

Senator from South Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2013
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Jim DeMint.

Lindsey Graham and Tim Scott are the senators currently representing South Carolina.

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 South Carolina over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives from South Carolina

South Carolina is currently represented by 7 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 South Carolina have changed over time starting in 2008.

Diversity

Georgetown, Marion & Dillon Counties PUMA, SC is home to a population of 124k people, from which 98.5% are citizens. As of 2018, 2.36% of Georgetown, Marion & Dillon Counties PUMA, SC residents were born outside of the country (2.92k people).

In 2018, there were 1.27 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (65.3k people) in Georgetown, Marion & Dillon Counties PUMA, SC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 51.4k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.85k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common foreign languages spoken in Georgetown, Marion & Dillon Counties PUMA, SC are Spanish (2,798 speakers), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (250 speakers), and French (Incl. Cajun) (219 speakers).

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Georgetown, Marion & Dillon Counties PUMA, SC

White (Non-Hispanic)
65.3k ± 195
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
51.4k ± 534
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
1.85k ± 553

2.89%

Hispanic Population

3.57k people

2.89% of the people in Georgetown, Marion & Dillon Counties PUMA, SC are hispanic (3.57k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Georgetown, Marion & Dillon Counties PUMA, SC as a share of the total population.

Non-English Speakers

Most Common Languages

Spanish
2,798 speakers (2.39%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
250 speakers (0.214%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
219 speakers (0.187%)

3.6% of Georgetown, Marion & Dillon Counties PUMA, SC 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 Georgetown, Marion & Dillon Counties PUMA, SC was Spanish. 2.39% of the overall population of Georgetown, Marion & Dillon Counties PUMA, SC are native Spanish speakers. 0.214% speak Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) and 0.187% speak Spanish, the next two most common languages.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

2.36%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

2.92k people

2.44%

2016 Foreign-Born Population

3.03k people

As of 2018, 2.36% of Georgetown, Marion & Dillon Counties PUMA, SC residents (2.92k 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 Georgetown, Marion & Dillon Counties PUMA, SC was 2.44%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Georgetown, Marion & Dillon Counties PUMA, SC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.2

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 8.8

In 2018, the median age of all people in Georgetown, Marion & Dillon Counties PUMA, SC was 44.3. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 44, were generally older than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 40. But people in Georgetown, Marion & Dillon Counties PUMA, SC are getting getting older. In 2017, the average age of all Georgetown, Marion & Dillon Counties PUMA, SC residents was 44.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
1,105 ± 812 people
Africa
328 ± 444 people
China
293 ± 420 people

In 2017, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Georgetown, Marion & Dillon Counties PUMA, SC was Mexico, the natal country of 1,105 Georgetown, Marion & Dillon Counties PUMA, SC residents, followed by Africa with 328 and China with 293.

Citizenship

98.5%

2018 Citizenship

98.5%

2017 Citizenship

As of 2018, 98.5% of Georgetown, Marion & Dillon Counties PUMA, SC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2017, the percentage of US citizens in Georgetown, Marion & Dillon Counties PUMA, SC was 98.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Georgetown, Marion & Dillon Counties PUMA, SC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,483 ± 373
Gulf War (2001-)
1,069 ± 256
Gulf War (1990s)
925 ± 228

Georgetown, Marion & Dillon Counties PUMA, SC has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.26 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

Median household income in Georgetown, Marion & Dillon Counties PUMA, SC is $39,468. In 2018, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Georgetown, Marion & Dillon Counties PUMA, SC was Mount Pleasant Town PUMA, SC with a value of $77,032, followed by Charleston City PUMA, SC and York County (West & Outside Rock Hill City) PUMA, SC, with respective values of $69,579 and $66,704.

Males in Georgetown, Marion & Dillon Counties PUMA, SC have an average income that is 1.59 times higher than the average income of females, which is $32,615. The income inequality in Georgetown, Marion & Dillon Counties PUMA, SC (measured using the Gini index) is 0.474, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Georgetown, Marion & Dillon Counties PUMA, SC employs 44.1k people. The largest industries in Georgetown, Marion & Dillon Counties PUMA, SC are Restaurants & Food Services (3,827 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,137 people), and Construction (2,164 people), and the highest paying industries are Miscellaneous retail stores ($133,602), Architectural, engineering & related services ($97,037), and Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($88,660).

Wages

Median Household Income

$39,468

2018 value

± $1,761

3.65%

1 Year Growth

± 5.6%

Households in Georgetown, Marion & Dillon Counties PUMA, SC have a median annual income of $39,468, which is less than the median annual income of $61,937 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $38,077 in 2017, which represents a 3.65% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Georgetown, Marion & Dillon Counties PUMA, SC compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

$51,770

Average Male Salary in Georgetown, Marion & Dillon Counties PUMA, SC

± $10,471

$32,615

Average Female Salary in Georgetown, Marion & Dillon Counties PUMA, SC

± $5,089

In 2017, full-time male employees in Georgetown, Marion & Dillon Counties PUMA, SC made 1.59 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Georgetown, Marion & Dillon Counties PUMA, SC by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Georgetown, Marion & Dillon Counties PUMA, SC

Asian
$48,037 ± $64,230
White
$44,918 ± $8,348
Two or More Races
$32,230 ± $29,338

In 2017 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Georgetown, Marion & Dillon Counties PUMA, SC workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.07 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Georgetown, Marion & Dillon Counties PUMA, SC.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Georgetown, Marion & Dillon Counties PUMA, SC by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

0.474

2017 Wage GINI in Georgetown, Marion & Dillon Counties PUMA, SC

0.462

2016 Wage GINI in Georgetown, Marion & Dillon Counties PUMA, SC

In 2017, the income inequality in Georgetown, Marion & Dillon Counties PUMA, SC was 0.474 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 2.63% growth from 2016 to 2017, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Georgetown, Marion & Dillon Counties PUMA, SC was lower than than the national average of 0.479. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Georgetown, Marion & Dillon Counties PUMA, SC in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Georgetown, Marion & Dillon Counties PUMA, SC 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 Georgetown, Marion & Dillon Counties PUMA, SC was Mount Pleasant Town PUMA, SC with a value of $77,032, followed by Charleston City PUMA, SC and York County (West & Outside Rock Hill City) PUMA, SC, with respective values of $69,579 and $66,704.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Georgetown, Marion & Dillon Counties PUMA, SC colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

23.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Georgetown, Marion & Dillon Counties PUMA, SC (29k out of 122k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 13.1%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Males < 5.

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

Black
17,930 ± 1,041
White
9,001 ± 673
Hispanic
1,223 ± 297

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Georgetown, Marion & Dillon Counties PUMA, SC is Black, followed by White and Hispanic.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

44.1k

2017 Value

-0.671%

1 Year decline

± -0.671%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Georgetown, Marion & Dillon Counties PUMA, SC declined at a rate of -0.671%, from 44.4k employees to 44.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Georgetown, Marion & Dillon Counties PUMA, SC, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,576 people), Secretaries & administrative assistants (1,280 people), and Registered nurses (1,177 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Georgetown, Marion & Dillon Counties PUMA, SC.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Georgetown, Marion & Dillon Counties PUMA, SC, by number of employees, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,576 people), Secretaries & administrative assistants (1,280 people), and Registered nurses (1,177 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, Georgetown, Marion & Dillon Counties PUMA, SC has an unusually high number of residents working as Logging workers (12.3 times higher than expected), Food processing workers, all other (7.57 times), and Packaging & filling machine operators & tenders (4.55 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Georgetown, Marion & Dillon Counties PUMA, SC, by average salary, are Physicians & surgeons ($257,158), Firstline supervisors of nonretail sales workers ($131,006), and Pharmacists ($127,662).

Industries

Employment by Industries

44.1k

2017 Value

-0.671%

1 Year decline

± -0.671%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Georgetown, Marion & Dillon Counties PUMA, SC declined at a rate of -0.671%, from 44.4k employees to 44.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Georgetown, Marion & Dillon Counties PUMA, SC, are Restaurants & Food Services (3,827 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,137 people), and Construction (2,164 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Georgetown, Marion & Dillon Counties PUMA, SC, though some of these residents may live in Georgetown, Marion & Dillon Counties PUMA, SC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Georgetown, Marion & Dillon Counties PUMA, SC, by number of employees, are Restaurants & Food Services (3,827 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,137 people), and Construction (2,164 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, Georgetown, Marion & Dillon Counties PUMA, SC has an unusually high number of Cutlery & hand tool manufacturing (18 times higher than expected), Logging (15.5 times), and Pulp, paper, & paperboard mills (13.7 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Georgetown, Marion & Dillon Counties PUMA, SC, by average salary, are Miscellaneous retail stores ($133,602), Architectural, engineering & related services ($97,037), and Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($88,660).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from South Carolina to other states, or from other states to South Carolina.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2015, the top outbound South Carolina product (by dollars) was Plastics/rubber with $15.9B, followed by Machinery ($15.2B) and Mixed freight ($11.7B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for South Carolina.

$163B

2015 Value in South Carolina

$244B

Projected 2045 Value in South Carolina

49.4% growth

In 2015, total outbound South Carolina trade was $163B. This is expected to increase 49.4% to $244B by 2045.

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

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from South Carolina to other states, or from other states to South Carolina.

Most Common Trade Partners

North Carolina
$22.2B
Georgia
$13.4B
Tennessee
$5.71B

In 2015, the top outbound South Carolina domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was North Carolina with $22.2B, followed by Georgia with $13.4B and Tennessee and $5.71B.

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

Education

In 2017, universities in Georgetown, Marion & Dillon Counties PUMA, SC awarded 21 degrees. The student population of Georgetown, Marion & Dillon Counties PUMA, SC is skewed towards women, with 0 male students and 39 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Georgetown, Marion & Dillon Counties PUMA, SC are Black or African American (13 and 61.9%), followed by White (8 and 38.1%), Asian (0 and 0%), and Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders (0 and 0%).

The largest universities in Georgetown, Marion & Dillon Counties PUMA, SC by number of degrees awarded are Academy for Careers and Technology (21 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Georgetown, Marion & Dillon Counties PUMA, SC are Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (21 and 100%).

The median tuition costs in Georgetown, Marion & Dillon Counties PUMA, SC 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

Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
21 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 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Georgetown, Marion & Dillon Counties PUMA, SC was Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training with 21 degree-majorss awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Georgetown, Marion & Dillon Counties PUMA, SC according to their major.

Universities

Academy for Careers and Technology

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

21 degrees awarded

$N/A

Median In-State Public

$N/A

Median Private

In 2017, the Georgetown, Marion & Dillon Counties PUMA, SC institution with the largest number of graduating students was Academy for Careers and Technology with 21 degrees awarded.

Student Gender for Common Institutions

Degrees Awarded to Men

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2017, 0 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Georgetown, Marion & Dillon Counties PUMA, SC, which is 0 times less than the 21 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the gender disparity between the institutions in Georgetown, Marion & Dillon Counties PUMA, SC by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

Black or African American
13 degrees awarded
White
8 degrees awarded
Asian
0 degrees awarded

In 2017 the majority of degrees awarded at institutions in Georgetown, Marion & Dillon Counties PUMA, SC were to Black or African American students. These 13 degrees mean that there were 1.63 times more Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 8 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Georgetown, Marion & Dillon Counties PUMA, SC was $117,400 in 2018, which is 0.511 times smaller than the national average of $229,700. Between 2017 and 2018 the median property value increased from $109,500 to $117,400, a 7.21% increase. The homeownership rate in Georgetown, Marion & Dillon Counties PUMA, SC is 72.6%, which is higher than the national average of 63.9%. People in Georgetown, Marion & Dillon Counties PUMA, SC have an average commute time of 25.4 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in Georgetown, Marion & Dillon Counties PUMA, SC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$117,400

2018 Median

± $6,153

$109,500

2017 Median

± $5,273

In 2018, the median property value in Georgetown, Marion & Dillon Counties PUMA, SC grew to to $117,400 from the previous year's value of $109,500.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Georgetown, Marion & Dillon Counties PUMA, SC 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 Georgetown, Marion & Dillon Counties PUMA, SC 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.

$39,468

Median Household Income

± $1,761

47.5k

Number of Households

± 1,563

In 2018, the median household income of the 47.5k households in Georgetown, Marion & Dillon Counties PUMA, SC grew to $39,468 from the previous year's value of $38,077.

The following chart displays the households in Georgetown, Marion & Dillon Counties PUMA, SC 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 < $10k range.

Property Taxes

< $800

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Georgetown, Marion & Dillon Counties PUMA, SC distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Georgetown, Marion & Dillon Counties PUMA, SC the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

Rent vs Own

72.6%

2018 Homeownership

72.2%

2017 Homeownership

In 2018, 72.6% of the housing units in Georgetown, Marion & Dillon Counties PUMA, SC were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 72.2%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 63.9%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Georgetown, Marion & Dillon Counties PUMA, SC compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

25.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Georgetown, Marion & Dillon Counties PUMA, SC have a longer commute time (25.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.3 minutes). Additionally, 4.19% of the workforce in Georgetown, Marion & Dillon Counties PUMA, SC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Georgetown, Marion & Dillon Counties PUMA, SC compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

Drove Alone
80.1%
Carpooled
12.8%
Worked At Home
4.61%

In 2018, the most common method of travel for workers in Georgetown, Marion & Dillon Counties PUMA, SC was Drove Alone (80.1%), followed by those who Carpooled (12.8%) and those who Worked At Home (4.61%).

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 Georgetown, Marion & Dillon Counties PUMA, SC distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Georgetown, Marion & Dillon Counties PUMA, SC have 2 cars, followed by 3 cars.

Health

87.1% of the population of Georgetown, Marion & Dillon Counties PUMA, SC has health coverage, with 31.3% on employee plans, 24.1% on Medicaid, 16.3% on Medicare, 13.7% on non-group plans, and 1.65% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in South Carolina was $7,311 in 2014. This is a 4.15% increase from the previous year ($7,020).

Primary care physicians in South Carolina see 1483 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.336% decrease from the previous year (1488 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1891 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 639 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Dillon County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (20.1%). Additionally, Lee County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (42.8%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,483 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in South Carolina

Primary care physicians in South Carolina see an average of 1,483 patients per year. This represents a 0.336% decrease from the previous year (1,488 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in South Carolina 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 South Carolina.

$7,311

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in South Carolina

$4,235

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$5,491

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$10,298

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in South Carolina (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4.15%, from $7,020 to $7,311.

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

Health Care Coverage

12.9%

Uninsured

31.3%

Employer Coverage

24.1%

Medicaid

16.3%

Medicare

13.7%

Non-Group

1.65%

Military or VA

Between 2016 and 2018, the percent of uninsured citizens in Georgetown, Marion & Dillon Counties PUMA, SC declined by 19.9% from 16.1% to 12.9%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Georgetown, Marion & Dillon Counties PUMA, SC changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.