Lowndes CountyValdosta City PUMA, GA

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Population

114,582

0.563% 1-year growth

US Senator

Raphael Warnock

Democratic Party

US Senator

Jon Ossoff

Democratic Party

Median Age

30.2

Poverty Rate

25.2%

Median Household Income

$41,390

3.71% 1-year growth

Median Property Value

$135,100

4.16% 1-year growth

Number of Employees

47,909

1.88% 1-year growth

About

In 2018, Lowndes CountyValdosta City PUMA, GA had a population of 115k people with a median age of 30.2 and a median household income of $41,390. Between 2017 and 2018 the population of Lowndes CountyValdosta City PUMA, GA grew from 113,941 to 114,582, a 0.563% increase and its median household income grew from $39,911 to $41,390, a 3.71% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Lowndes CountyValdosta City PUMA, GA are White (Non-Hispanic) (54.3%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (36.2%), White (Hispanic) (3.55%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.84%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.66%). 6.21% of the people in Lowndes CountyValdosta City PUMA, GA speak a non-English language, and 97.6% are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Southern Georgia Regional Commission (South Central)--Lowndes County--Valdosta City PUMA, GA are Valdosta State University (2,607 degrees awarded in 2017) and Wiregrass Georgia Technical College (2,085 degrees).

The median property value in Lowndes CountyValdosta City PUMA, GA is $135,100, and the homeownership rate is 52.3%. Most people in Lowndes CountyValdosta City PUMA, GA commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 19.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Lowndes CountyValdosta City PUMA, GA is 2 cars per household.

Lowndes CountyValdosta City PUMA, GA borders Suwannee, Taylor, Madison, Hamilton & Lafayette Counties PUMA, FL, Southern Georgia Regional Commission (East & Central) PUMA, GA, and Southern Georgia Regional Commission (West) PUMA, GA.

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.

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

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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 Lowndes CountyValdosta City PUMA, GA. Showing the available data for Georgia.

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

2016 Election Results

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

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

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

Presidential Popular Vote by County

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

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

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for Georgia

50.8% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in Georgia

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

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

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

US Senators from Georgia

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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

Lowndes CountyValdosta City PUMA, GA is home to a population of 115k people, from which 97.6% are citizens. As of 2018, 4.21% of Lowndes CountyValdosta City PUMA, GA residents were born outside of the country (4.82k people).

In 2018, there were 1.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (62.2k people) in Lowndes CountyValdosta City PUMA, GA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 41.5k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 4.06k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common foreign languages spoken in Lowndes CountyValdosta City PUMA, GA are Spanish (4,003 speakers), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (372 speakers), and Korean (301 speakers).

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Lowndes CountyValdosta City PUMA, GA

White (Non-Hispanic)
62.2k ± 34
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
41.5k ± 347
White (Hispanic)
4.06k ± 493

5.54%

Hispanic Population

6.35k people

5.54% of the people in Lowndes CountyValdosta City PUMA, GA are hispanic (6.35k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Lowndes CountyValdosta City PUMA, GA as a share of the total population.

Non-English Speakers

Most Common Languages

Spanish
4,003 speakers (3.76%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
372 speakers (0.349%)
Korean
301 speakers (0.283%)

6.21% of Lowndes CountyValdosta City 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 Lowndes CountyValdosta City PUMA, GA was Spanish. 3.76% of the overall population of Lowndes CountyValdosta City PUMA, GA are native Spanish speakers. 0.349% speak Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) and 0.283% speak Spanish, the next two most common languages.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

4.21%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

4.82k people

4.22%

2016 Foreign-Born Population

4.8k people

As of 2018, 4.21% of Lowndes CountyValdosta City PUMA, GA residents (4.82k 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 Lowndes CountyValdosta City PUMA, GA was 4.22%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Lowndes CountyValdosta City 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

± 4.7

In 2018, the median age of all people in Lowndes CountyValdosta City PUMA, GA was 30.2. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 30, were generally younger than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 37. But people in Lowndes CountyValdosta City PUMA, GA are getting getting older. In 2017, the average age of all Lowndes CountyValdosta City PUMA, GA residents was 30.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
1,002 ± 774 people
India
926 ± 744 people
Germany
382 ± 479 people

In 2017, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Lowndes CountyValdosta City PUMA, GA was Mexico, the natal country of 1,002 Lowndes CountyValdosta City PUMA, GA residents, followed by India with 926 and Germany with 382.

Citizenship

97.6%

2018 Citizenship

97.2%

2017 Citizenship

As of 2018, 97.6% of Lowndes CountyValdosta City PUMA, GA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2017, the percentage of US citizens in Lowndes CountyValdosta City PUMA, GA was 97.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
3,078 ± 505
Vietnam
1,802 ± 257
Gulf War (1990s)
1,426 ± 220

Lowndes CountyValdosta City PUMA, GA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.71 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

Median household income in Lowndes CountyValdosta City PUMA, GA is $41,390. In 2018, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Lowndes CountyValdosta City 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 Lowndes CountyValdosta City PUMA, GA have an average income that is 1.41 times higher than the average income of females, which is $35,033. The income inequality in Lowndes CountyValdosta City PUMA, GA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.453, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Lowndes CountyValdosta City PUMA, GA employs 47.9k people. The largest industries in Lowndes CountyValdosta City PUMA, GA are Restaurants & Food Services (4,575 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,246 people), and U. S. Air Force (2,697 people), and the highest paying industries are Hardware stores ($108,148), Legal services ($105,957), and Electric power generation, transmission & distribution ($87,830).

Wages

Median Household Income

$41,390

2018 value

± $1,499

3.71%

1 Year Growth

± 5.4%

Households in Lowndes CountyValdosta City PUMA, GA have a median annual income of $41,390, 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 $39,911 in 2017, which represents a 3.71% annual growth.

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

Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

$49,284

Average Male Salary in Lowndes CountyValdosta City PUMA, GA

± $8,711

$35,033

Average Female Salary in Lowndes CountyValdosta City PUMA, GA

± $4,950

In 2017, full-time male employees in Lowndes CountyValdosta City PUMA, GA made 1.41 times more than female employees.

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

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Lowndes CountyValdosta City PUMA, GA

White
$41,074 ± $6,653
Asian
$38,224 ± $21,843
Other
$25,671 ± $12,393

In 2017 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Lowndes CountyValdosta City PUMA, GA workers was White. These workers were paid 1.07 times more than Asian workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Lowndes CountyValdosta City PUMA, GA.

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

Wage Distribution

0.453

2017 Wage GINI in Lowndes CountyValdosta City PUMA, GA

0.459

2016 Wage GINI in Lowndes CountyValdosta City PUMA, GA

In 2017, the income inequality in Lowndes CountyValdosta City PUMA, GA was 0.453 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.29% decline from 2016 to 2017, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Lowndes CountyValdosta City PUMA, GA was lower than than the national average of 0.479. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Lowndes CountyValdosta City PUMA, GA in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Lowndes CountyValdosta City 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 Lowndes CountyValdosta City 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 Lowndes CountyValdosta City PUMA, GA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 18 - 24

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

25.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Lowndes CountyValdosta City PUMA, GA (27.8k out of 110k 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 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

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
14,599 ± 966
White
11,631 ± 849
Hispanic
2,037 ± 339

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

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

47.9k

2017 Value

1.88%

1 Year growth

± 1.88%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Lowndes CountyValdosta City PUMA, GA grew at a rate of 1.88%, from 47k employees to 47.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Lowndes CountyValdosta City PUMA, GA, are Customer service representatives (1,883 people), Retail salespersons (1,840 people), and Cashiers (1,752 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Lowndes CountyValdosta City PUMA, GA.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Lowndes CountyValdosta City PUMA, GA, by number of employees, are Customer service representatives (1,883 people), Retail salespersons (1,840 people), and Cashiers (1,752 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, Lowndes CountyValdosta City PUMA, GA has an unusually high number of residents working as Aircraft mechanics & service technicians (10.3 times higher than expected), Military, rank not specified (7.45 times), and Air traffic controllers & airfield operations specialists (7.25 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Lowndes CountyValdosta City PUMA, GA, by average salary, are Physicians & surgeons ($237,040), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers ($161,980), and Chief executives & legislators ($108,651).

Industries

Employment by Industries

47.9k

2017 Value

1.88%

1 Year growth

± 1.88%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Lowndes CountyValdosta City PUMA, GA grew at a rate of 1.88%, from 47k employees to 47.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Lowndes CountyValdosta City PUMA, GA, are Restaurants & Food Services (4,575 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,246 people), and U. S. Air Force (2,697 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Lowndes CountyValdosta City PUMA, GA, though some of these residents may live in Lowndes CountyValdosta City 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 Lowndes CountyValdosta City PUMA, GA, by number of employees, are Restaurants & Food Services (4,575 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,246 people), and U. S. Air Force (2,697 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, Lowndes CountyValdosta City PUMA, GA has an unusually high number of U. S. Air Force (39.2 times higher than expected), Veneer, plywood, & engineered wood products (9.13 times), and Sawmills & wood preservation (4.25 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Lowndes CountyValdosta City PUMA, GA, by average salary, are Hardware stores ($108,148), Legal services ($105,957), and Electric power generation, transmission & distribution ($87,830).

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 Southern Georgia Regional Commission (South Central)--Lowndes County--Valdosta City PUMA, GA awarded 4,692 degrees. The student population of Southern Georgia Regional Commission (South Central)--Lowndes County--Valdosta City PUMA, GA is skewed towards women, with 5,514 male students and 9,763 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Southern Georgia Regional Commission (South Central)--Lowndes County--Valdosta City PUMA, GA are White (2,876 and 62.3%), followed by Black or African American (1,317 and 28.5%), Hispanic or Latino (223 and 4.83%), and Two or More Races (107 and 2.32%).

The largest universities in Southern Georgia Regional Commission (South Central)--Lowndes County--Valdosta City PUMA, GA by number of degrees awarded are Valdosta State University (2,607 and 55.6%) and Wiregrass Georgia Technical College (2,085 and 44.4%).

The most popular majors in Southern Georgia Regional Commission (South Central)--Lowndes County--Valdosta City PUMA, GA are Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (291 and 6.2%), General Business Administration & Management (195 and 4.16%), and Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor (186 and 3.96%).

The median tuition costs in Southern Georgia Regional Commission (South Central)--Lowndes County--Valdosta City PUMA, GA are $N/A for private four year colleges, and $4,264 and $15,050 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
97 degree-majorss awarded
General Psychology
128 degree-majorss awarded
Registered Nursing
110 degree-majorss awarded

In 2015, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Southern Georgia Regional Commission (South Central)--Lowndes County--Valdosta City PUMA, GA was Criminal Justice - Safety Studies with 97 degree-majorss awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Southern Georgia Regional Commission (South Central)--Lowndes County--Valdosta City PUMA, GA according to their major.

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Valdosta State University
2,607 degrees awarded
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College
2,085 degrees awarded

$4,264

Median In-State Public

$N/A

Median Private

In 2017, the Southern Georgia Regional Commission (South Central)--Lowndes County--Valdosta City PUMA, GA institution with the largest number of graduating students was Valdosta State University with 2,607 degrees awarded.

Student Gender for Common Institutions

1,835

Degrees Awarded to Men

2,857

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2017, 1,835 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Southern Georgia Regional Commission (South Central)--Lowndes County--Valdosta City PUMA, GA, which is 0.642 times less than the 2,857 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the gender disparity between the institutions in Southern Georgia Regional Commission (South Central)--Lowndes County--Valdosta City PUMA, GA by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
2,876 degrees awarded
Black or African American
1,317 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
223 degrees awarded

In 2017 the majority of degrees awarded at institutions in Southern Georgia Regional Commission (South Central)--Lowndes County--Valdosta City PUMA, GA were to White students. These 2,876 degrees mean that there were 2.18 times more White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 1,317 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Lowndes CountyValdosta City PUMA, GA was $135,100 in 2018, which is 0.588 times smaller than the national average of $229,700. Between 2017 and 2018 the median property value increased from $129,700 to $135,100, a 4.16% increase. The homeownership rate in Lowndes CountyValdosta City PUMA, GA is 52.3%, which is lower than the national average of 63.9%. People in Lowndes CountyValdosta City PUMA, GA have an average commute time of 19.1 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in Lowndes CountyValdosta City PUMA, GA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$135,100

2018 Median

± $4,458

$129,700

2017 Median

± $4,671

In 2018, the median property value in Lowndes CountyValdosta City PUMA, GA grew to to $135,100 from the previous year's value of $129,700.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Lowndes CountyValdosta City 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 Lowndes CountyValdosta City 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.

$41,390

Median Household Income

± $1,499

40.5k

Number of Households

± 1,448

In 2018, the median household income of the 40.5k households in Lowndes CountyValdosta City PUMA, GA grew to $41,390 from the previous year's value of $39,911.

The following chart displays the households in Lowndes CountyValdosta City 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 < $10k range.

Property Taxes

< $800

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Lowndes CountyValdosta City PUMA, GA distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Lowndes CountyValdosta City PUMA, GA the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

Rent vs Own

52.3%

2018 Homeownership

52.2%

2017 Homeownership

In 2018, 52.3% of the housing units in Lowndes CountyValdosta City PUMA, GA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 52.2%.

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

Commute Time

19.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Lowndes CountyValdosta City PUMA, GA have a shorter commute time (19.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.3 minutes). Additionally, 2.26% of the workforce in Lowndes CountyValdosta City PUMA, GA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

Drove Alone
85.4%
Carpooled
8.34%
Worked At Home
3.12%

In 2018, the most common method of travel for workers in Lowndes CountyValdosta City PUMA, GA was Drove Alone (85.4%), followed by those who Carpooled (8.34%) and those who Worked At Home (3.12%).

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

Health

84.2% of the population of Lowndes CountyValdosta City PUMA, GA has health coverage, with 40.5% on employee plans, 13.6% on Medicaid, 7.38% on Medicare, 16.4% on non-group plans, and 6.34% 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

15.8%

Uninsured

40.5%

Employer Coverage

13.6%

Medicaid

7.38%

Medicare

16.4%

Non-Group

6.34%

Military or VA

Between 2016 and 2018, the percent of uninsured citizens in Lowndes CountyValdosta City PUMA, GA declined by 9.49% from 17.4% to 15.8%.

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