Leslie, GA

Census Place

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2021 Population

519

13.6% 1-year decline

US Senator

Jon Ossoff

Democratic Party

US Senator

Raphael Warnock

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

40.6

5.73% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

23.9%

14.9% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$72,500

7.1% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$102,900

8.53% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Leslie, GA had a population of 519 people with a median age of 40.6 and a median household income of $72,500. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Leslie, GA declined from 601 to 519, a −13.6% decrease and its median household income grew from $67,692 to $72,500, a 7.1% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Leslie, GA are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (49.9%), White (Non-Hispanic) (47.6%), Other (Hispanic) (2.31%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.193%), and White (Hispanic) (0%).

None of the households in Leslie, 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.

99% of the residents in Leslie, GA are U.S. citizens.

In 2021, the median property value in Leslie, GA was $102,900, and the homeownership rate was 78.8%.

Most people in Leslie, GA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Leslie, GA was 3 cars per household.

United States Georgia Sumter County, GA Americus, GA River Valley Regional Commission (Outside Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties) PUMA, GA

Population & Diversity

Leslie, GA is home to a population of 519 people, from which 99% are citizens. As of 2021, 0.963% of Leslie, GA residents were born outside of the country (5 people).

In 2021, there were 1.05 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (259 people) in Leslie, GA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 247 White (Non-Hispanic) and 12 Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

99%

2021 Citizenship

96.5%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99% of Leslie, GA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Leslie, GA was 96.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Leslie, GA

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
259 ± 158
White (Non-Hispanic)
247 ± 129
Other (Hispanic)
12 ± 24

2.31%

Hispanic Population

12 people

2.31% of the people in Leslie, GA are hispanic (12 people).

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

Foreign-Born Population

0.963%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

5 people

5.49%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

33 people

As of 2021, 0.963% of Leslie, GA residents (5 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 Leslie, GA was 5.49%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Korea
5 ± 17
Gulf War (1990s)
3 ± 15
Vietnam
3 ± 20

Leslie, GA has a large population of military personnel who served in Korea, 1.67 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Leslie, GA employs 239 people. The largest industries in Leslie, GA are Educational Services (50 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (40 people), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (17 people), and the highest paying industries are Information ($83,750), Educational Services ($61,250), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($45,167).

Employment

Occupations

239

2021 Value

± 113

−10.2%

1 Year decline

± 68.6%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Leslie, GA declined at a rate of −10.2%, from 266 employees to 239 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Leslie, GA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (49 people), Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (33 people), and Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance Occupations (22 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Leslie, GA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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Industries

Employment by Industries

239

2021 Value

± 113

−10.2%

1 Year decline

± 68.6%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Leslie, GA declined at a rate of −10.2%, from 266 employees to 239 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Leslie, GA, are Educational Services (50 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (40 people), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (17 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Leslie, GA, though some of these residents may live in Leslie, GA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$44,464

Median earning men ± $13,517

$34,605

Median earning women ± $7,108

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Manufacturing ($43,036), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($11,250), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($4,750).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($45,250), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($41,875), and Public Administration ($40,625).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

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.

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

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

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

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.

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
$59.2B
Tennessee
$36.9B
North Carolina
$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).

Civics

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.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

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2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (49.5%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (49.2%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.24%)
Libertarian Party

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%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Georgia for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Georgia

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Jon Ossoff

Senator from Georgia

Assumed office on January 20, 2021
Inauguration delayed as incumbent senator David Perdue's term expired on January 3, 2021, two days prior to the 2020–21 United States Senate election in Georgia|runoff election.

Raphael Warnock

Senator from Georgia

Assumed office on January 20, 2021
Elected to the seat to succeed Kelly Loeffler, who had been appointed to the seat following the resignation of Johnny Isakson.

Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock are the senators currently representing Georgia.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Georgia over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Georgia

Georgia is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Georgia have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 1.01% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.946% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (2.29M), Some college (1.78M), and Bachelors Degree (1.52M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Leslie, GA was $102,900 in 2021, which is 0.42 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $112,500 to $102,900, a 8.53% decrease. The homeownership rate in Leslie, GA is 78.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Leslie, GA have an average commute time of 23.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Leslie, GA is higher than the national average, with an average of 3 cars per household.

Property

$102,900

Median Property Value 2021

±$51,684

$123

Median Property Taxes

±$47

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 Leslie, GA the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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

Rent vs Own

78.8%

Homeownership

2021

60%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 78.8% of the housing units in Leslie, GA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 71.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Leslie, GA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Census Tract 9508

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

The following map shows all of the places in Leslie, GA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

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

$72,500

Median Household Income

± $30,300

156

Number of Households

± 54

In 2021, the median household income of the 156 households in Leslie, GA grew to $72,500 from the previous year's value of $67,692.

The following chart displays the households in Leslie, GA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Leslie, GA is from Georgia.

0.475

2021 Wage GINI in Georgia

0.476

2020 Wage GINI in Georgia

In 2021, the income inequality in Georgia was 0.475 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.141% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Georgia was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Georgia in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Georgia across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (82.6%)
Carpooled (12.8%)
Worked At Home (4.55%)

In 2021, 82.6% of workers in Leslie, GA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (12.8%) and those who worked at home (4.55%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

23.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Leslie, GA have a shorter commute time (23.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 4.76% of the workforce in Leslie, GA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

3 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Leslie, GA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Leslie, GA have 3 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

23.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Leslie, GA (124 out of 519 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 6 - 11 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Leslie, GA is Black, followed by White and Other.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

91.3% of the population of Leslie, GA has health coverage, with 47.2% on employee plans, 17.5% on Medicaid, 9.71% on Medicare, 14% on non-group plans, and 2.91% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Sumter County, GA see 1342 patients per year on average, which represents a 9.75% decrease from the previous year (1487 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1830 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 458 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,342 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Sumter County, GA

Primary care physicians in Sumter County, GA see an average of 1,342 patients per year. This represents a 9.75% decrease from the previous year (1,487 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.8% under 18 years, 9.51% between 18 and 34 years, 49.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.9% were men and 49.1% were women.

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

Uninsured People

8.74%

Uninsured

47.2%

Employer Coverage

17.5%

Medicaid

9.71%

Medicare

14%

Non-Group

2.91%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Leslie, GA grew by 2.46% from 8.53% to 8.74%.

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