Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (North & Northwest) PUMA, GA

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2021 Population
140,490
0.306% 1-year decline
US Senator
Jon Ossoff
Democratic Party
US Senator
Raphael Warnock
Democratic Party
2021 Median Age
46.2
0.431% 1-year decrease
2021 Poverty Rate
12.9%
5.08% 1-year decrease
2021 Median Household Income
$60,744
11.6% 1-year growth
2021 Median Property Value
$221,900
8.14% 1-year growth
2021 Employed Population
56,170
0.016% 1-year growth

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In 2021, Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (North & Northwest) PUMA, GA had a population of 140k people with a median age of 46.2 and a median household income of $60,744. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (North & Northwest) PUMA, GA declined from 140,921 to 140,490, a −0.306% decrease and its median household income grew from $54,410 to $60,744, a 11.6% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (North & Northwest) PUMA, GA are White (Non-Hispanic) (90.8%), White (Hispanic) (2.36%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.18%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.25%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (1.04%).

5.2% of the households in Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (North & Northwest) PUMA, GA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.4% of the residents in Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (North & Northwest) PUMA, GA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (North & Northwest) PUMA, GA are University of North Georgia (3,247 degrees awarded in 2021), Young Harris College (208 degrees), and Truett McConnell University (162 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (North & Northwest) PUMA, GA was $221,900, and the homeownership rate was 78.2%.

Most people in Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (North & Northwest) PUMA, GA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 27.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (North & Northwest) PUMA, GA was 2 cars per household.

geosearchPopulation & Diversity

Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (North & Northwest) PUMA, GA is home to a population of 140k people, from which 98.4% are citizens. As of 2021, 3.37% of Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (North & Northwest) PUMA, GA residents were born outside of the country (4.73k people).

In 2021, there were 38.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (128k people) in Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (North & Northwest) PUMA, GA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.32k White (Hispanic) and 3.06k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (North & Northwest) PUMA, GA are Spanish (4,629 households), Arabic (309 households), and Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (306 households).

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY
71,133
Women
50.6%
69,430
Men
49.4%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 140,563 inhabitants, with 49.4% men, and 50.6% women.

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Citizenship

98.4%
2021 Citizenship
98.4%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.4% of Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (North & Northwest) PUMA, GA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (North & Northwest) PUMA, GA was 98.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (North & Northwest) PUMA, GA
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    128k ± 397
  2. White (Hispanic)
    3.32k ± 471
  3. Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
    3.06k ± 462
4.69%
Hispanic Population
6.59k people

In 2021, there were 38.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (128k people) in Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (North & Northwest) PUMA, GA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.32k White (Hispanic) and 3.06k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

4.69% of the people in Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (North & Northwest) PUMA, GA are hispanic (6.59k people).

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    910 ± 738 people
  2. Colombia
    400 ± 490 people
  3. England
    323 ± 441 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (North & Northwest) PUMA, GA was Mexico, the natal country of 910 Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (North & Northwest) PUMA, GA residents, followed by Colombia with 400 and England with 323.

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Foreign-Born Population

3.37%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
4.73k people
3.41%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
4.8k people

As of 2021, 3.37% of Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (North & Northwest) PUMA, GA residents (4.73k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (North & Northwest) PUMA, GA was 3.41%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    4,629 households (3.44%)
  2. Arabic
    309 households (0.23%)
  3. Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
    306 households (0.228%)

5.2% of the households in Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (North & Northwest) PUMA, GA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (North & Northwest) PUMA, GA was Spanish. 3.44% of the households in Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (North & Northwest) PUMA, GA reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    4,841 ± 463
  2. Gulf War (1990s)
    1,182 ± 298
  3. Gulf War (2001-)
    1,059 ± 282

Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (North & Northwest) PUMA, GA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 4.1 times greater than any other conflict.

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The economy of Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (North & Northwest) PUMA, GA employs 56.2k people. The largest industries in Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (North & Northwest) PUMA, GA are Restaurants & Food Services (4,698 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,317 people), and Construction (4,248 people), and the highest paying industries are Agencies, brokerages, and other insurance related activities ($252,107), Lessors of real estate, and offices of real estate agents and brokers ($151,433), and Industrial & miscellaneous chemicals ($138,734).

Males in Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (North & Northwest) PUMA, GA have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,858. The income inequality in Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (North & Northwest) PUMA, GA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.472, which is lower than than the national average.

Workforce Diversity

Measure
RACE/ETHNICITY
26,974
Women
48%
29,187
Men
52%

The workforce of Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (North & Northwest) PUMA, GA in 2020 was 56,161 people, with 48% woman, and 52% men.

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Occupations

56.2k
2021 Value
0.016%
1 Year growth
± 0.016%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (North & Northwest) PUMA, GA grew at a rate of 0.016%, from 56.2k employees to 56.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (North & Northwest) PUMA, GA, are Cashiers (1,702 people), Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers (1,679 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (1,602 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (North & Northwest) PUMA, GA.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

56.2k
2021 Value
0.016%
1 Year growth
± 0.016%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (North & Northwest) PUMA, GA grew at a rate of 0.016%, from 56.2k employees to 56.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (North & Northwest) PUMA, GA, are Restaurants & Food Services (4,698 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,317 people), and Construction (4,248 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (North & Northwest) PUMA, GA, though some of these residents may live in Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (North & Northwest) PUMA, GA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$39,465
Median earning men ± $1,339
$29,893
Median earning women ± $2,350

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($73,047), Information ($66,538), and Wholesale Trade ($65,707).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($58,669), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($46,192), and Manufacturing ($44,442).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.75%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Georgia. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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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
  1. $73.4B
  2. $67.6B
  3. $50.5B

In 2020, the top outbound Georgia product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $73.4B, followed by Mixed freight ($67.6B) and Machinery ($50.5B).

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$625B
2020 Value in Georgia
$1.3T
Projected 2050 Value in Georgia
109% growth

In 2020, total outbound Georgia trade was $625B. This is expected to increase 109% to $1.3T by 2050.

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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
  1. $59.2B
  2. $36.9B
  3. $32.9B

In 2020, the top outbound Georgia domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Florida with $59.2B, followed by Tennessee with $36.9B and North Carolina and $32.9B.

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

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In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Georgia went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 49.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (49.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.24%).

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.

US Senators from Georgia

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Jon Ossoff
Senator from Georgia2
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 2020–21 United States Senate election in Georgia|runoff election.
Raphael Warnock
Senator from Georgia3
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.

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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.

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In 2021, universities in Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (North & Northwest) PUMA, GA awarded 3,617 degrees. The student population of Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (North & Northwest) PUMA, GA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 9,822 male students and 13,267 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (North & Northwest) PUMA, GA are White (2,685 and 75.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (441 and 12.4%), Black or African American (160 and 4.5%), and Two or More Races (119 and 3.34%).

The largest universities in Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (North & Northwest) PUMA, GA by number of degrees awarded are University of North Georgia (3,247 and 89.8%), Young Harris College (208 and 5.75%), and Truett McConnell University (162 and 4.48%).

The most popular majors in Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (North & Northwest) PUMA, GA are Liberal Arts & Sciences (781 and 21.6%), Registered Nursing (231 and 6.39%), and General Business Administration & Management (224 and 6.19%).

The median tuition costs in Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (North & Northwest) PUMA, GA are $25,352 for private four year colleges, and $4,120 and $14,621 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2021 in Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (North & Northwest) PUMA, GA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 79.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 43.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 23,089 (42.5% men and 57.5% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 23,089 students enrolled in Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (North & Northwest) PUMA, GA, 42.5% men and 57.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 16,407 records, of which 56.9% were women and 43.1% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 212 degree-majors awarded
  2. 210 degree-majors awarded
  3. 163 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (North & Northwest) PUMA, GA was General Business Administration & Management with 212 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (North & Northwest) PUMA, GA according to their major.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. 3,247 degrees awarded
  2. 208 degrees awarded
  3. 162 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of North Georgia with 3,247 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 1,358 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (North & Northwest) PUMA, GA, which is 0.601 times less than the 2,259 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,685 degrees mean that there were 6.09 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 441 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($25,352) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,393) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,600) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.619% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.05% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (North & Northwest) PUMA, GA in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (35.1k), Some college (29.1k), and Secondary Education (18.4k).

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The median property value in Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (North & Northwest) PUMA, GA was $221,900 in 2021, which is 0.906 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $205,200 to $221,900, a 8.14% increase. The homeownership rate in Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (North & Northwest) PUMA, GA is 78.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (North & Northwest) PUMA, GA have an average commute time of 27.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (North & Northwest) PUMA, GA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (North & Northwest) PUMA, GA is $60,744. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (North & Northwest) PUMA, GA was Fulton County (Northeast)Johns Creek City PUMA, GA with a value of $138,549, followed by Cobb County (Northeast) PUMA, GA and Forsyth County PUMA, GA, with respective values of $126,009 and $120,999.

Property

$221,900
Median Property Value 2021
±$6,150
$41,635
Median Property Taxes
±$1,530

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 Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (North & Northwest) PUMA, GA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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Rent vs Own

78.2%
Homeownership
2021
69.7%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 78.2% of the housing units in Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (North & Northwest) PUMA, GA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 76.8%.

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Income by Location

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In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (North & Northwest) PUMA, GA was Fulton County (Northeast)Johns Creek City PUMA, GA with a value of $138,549, followed by Cobb County (Northeast) PUMA, GA and Forsyth County PUMA, GA, with respective values of $126,009 and $120,999.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (North & Northwest) PUMA, GA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

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$60,744
Median Household Income
± $2,681
53.2k
Number of Households
± 1,914

In 2021, the median household income of the 53.2k households in Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (North & Northwest) PUMA, GA grew to $60,744 from the previous year's value of $54,410.

The following chart displays the households in Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (North & Northwest) 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.

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Wage Distribution

0.472
2021 Wage GINI in Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (North & Northwest) PUMA, GA
0.47
2020 Wage GINI in Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (North & Northwest) PUMA, GA

In 2021, the income inequality in Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (North & Northwest) PUMA, GA was 0.472 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.252% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (North & Northwest) PUMA, GA was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (North & Northwest) PUMA, GA in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (80.1%)
  2. Carpooled (8.68%)
  3. Worked At Home (7.7%)

In 2021, 80.1% of workers in Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (North & Northwest) PUMA, GA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.68%) and those who worked at home (7.7%).

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Commute Time

27.1 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (North & Northwest) PUMA, GA have a longer commute time (27.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 3.67% of the workforce in Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (North & Northwest) PUMA, GA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (North & Northwest) PUMA, GA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (North & Northwest) PUMA, GA have 2 cars.

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Poverty & Diversity

12.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (North & Northwest) PUMA, GA (17.5k out of 136k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (North & Northwest) PUMA, GA is White, followed by Two Or More 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.

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87.2% of the population of Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (North & Northwest) PUMA, GA has health coverage, with 40.3% on employee plans, 10.9% on Medicaid, 18.7% on Medicare, 15.3% on non-group plans, and 2.09% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Georgia see 1492 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.06% decrease from the previous year (1508 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1921 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 637 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,492 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Georgia

Primary care physicians in Georgia see an average of 1,492 patients per year. This represents a 1.06% decrease from the previous year (1,508 patients).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 19.5% under 18 years, 19.4% between 18 and 34 years, 36.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 24.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49% were men and 51% were women.

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Uninsured People

12.8%
Uninsured
40.3%
Employer Coverage
10.9%
Medicaid
18.7%
Medicare
15.3%
Non-Group
2.09%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (North & Northwest) PUMA, GA declined by 1.4% from 12.9% to 12.8%.

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