Lowndes CountyValdosta City PUMA, GA

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2020 Population

116,436

0.929% 1-year growth

US Senator

Jon Ossoff

Democratic Party

US Senator

Raphael Warnock

Democratic Party

2020 Median Age

30.6

0.328% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

22.7%

7.15% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$46,113

8.65% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$145,900

3.77% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

49,550

1.93% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Lowndes CountyValdosta City PUMA, GA had a population of 116k people with a median age of 30.6 and a median household income of $46,113. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Lowndes CountyValdosta City PUMA, GA grew from 115,364 to 116,436, a 0.929% increase and its median household income grew from $42,441 to $46,113, a 8.65% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Lowndes CountyValdosta City PUMA, GA are White (Non-Hispanic) (53.1%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (36.8%), White (Hispanic) (2.68%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.26%), and Other (Hispanic) (2%).

6.03% of the households in Lowndes CountyValdosta City 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.

98.1% of the residents in Lowndes CountyValdosta City PUMA, GA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Southern Georgia Regional Commission (South Central)--Lowndes County--Valdosta City PUMA, GA are Valdosta State University (2,550 degrees awarded in 2020) and Wiregrass Georgia Technical College (2,031 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Lowndes CountyValdosta City PUMA, GA was $145,900, and the homeownership rate was 52.5%.

Most people in Lowndes CountyValdosta City PUMA, GA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Lowndes CountyValdosta City PUMA, GA was 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.

Population & Diversity

Lowndes CountyValdosta City PUMA, GA is home to a population of 116k people, from which 98.1% are citizens. As of 2020, 3.42% of Lowndes CountyValdosta City PUMA, GA residents were born outside of the country (3.98k people).

In 2020, there were 1.44 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (61.9k people) in Lowndes CountyValdosta City PUMA, GA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 42.9k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 3.12k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Lowndes CountyValdosta City PUMA, GA are Spanish (4,314 households), Other & Unspecified Languages (305 households), and Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (242 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

59,648

Women

51.3%

56,648

Men

48.7%

The resident population of United States in 2020 was 116,296 inhabitants, with 48.7% men, and 51.3% women.

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Citizenship

98.1%

2020 Citizenship

98.3%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 98.1% of Lowndes CountyValdosta City PUMA, GA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Lowndes CountyValdosta City PUMA, GA was 98.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

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

White (Non-Hispanic)
61.9k ± 202
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
42.9k ± 398
White (Hispanic)
3.12k ± 488

5.84%

Hispanic Population

6.8k people

5.84% of the people in Lowndes CountyValdosta City PUMA, GA are hispanic (6.8k people).

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

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
779 ± 683 people
Philippines
492 ± 543 people
Germany
371 ± 472 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Lowndes CountyValdosta City PUMA, GA was Mexico, the natal country of 779 Lowndes CountyValdosta City PUMA, GA residents, followed by Philippines with 492 and Germany with 371.

Foreign-Born Population

3.42%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

3.98k people

3.45%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

3.98k people

As of 2020, 3.42% of Lowndes CountyValdosta City PUMA, GA residents (3.98k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Lowndes CountyValdosta City PUMA, GA was 3.45%, 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.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
4,314 households (3.98%)
Other & Unspecified Languages
305 households (0.281%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
242 households (0.223%)

6.03% of the households in Lowndes CountyValdosta City PUMA, GA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.5%. 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 2020, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Lowndes CountyValdosta City PUMA, GA was Spanish. 3.98% of the households in Lowndes CountyValdosta City PUMA, GA reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
3,111 ± 587
Vietnam
1,723 ± 280
Gulf War (1990s)
1,259 ± 253

Lowndes CountyValdosta City PUMA, GA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.81 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Lowndes CountyValdosta City PUMA, GA employs 49.6k people. The largest industries in Lowndes CountyValdosta City PUMA, GA are Restaurants & Food Services (4,048 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,361 people), and U. S. Air Force (3,191 people), and the highest paying industries are Hardware, & plumbing & heating equipment, & supplies merchant wholesalers ($124,803), U. S. Armed Forces: Branch Not Specified ($105,164), and Nonmetallic mineral mining & quarrying ($96,706).

Males in Lowndes CountyValdosta City PUMA, GA have an average income that is 1.39 times higher than the average income of females, which is $38,250. The income inequality in Lowndes CountyValdosta City PUMA, GA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.436, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

24,123

Women

48.7%

25,427

Men

51.3%

The workforce of Lowndes CountyValdosta City PUMA, GA in 2020 was 49,550 people, with 48.7% woman, and 51.3% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Lowndes CountyValdosta City PUMA, GA.

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Occupations

49.6k

2020 Value

1.93%

1 Year growth

± 1.93%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Lowndes CountyValdosta City PUMA, GA grew at a rate of 1.93%, from 48.6k employees to 49.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Lowndes CountyValdosta City PUMA, GA, are Cashiers (1,947 people), Retail salespersons (1,651 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (1,627 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Lowndes CountyValdosta City PUMA, GA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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

49.6k

2020 Value

1.93%

1 Year growth

± 1.93%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Lowndes CountyValdosta City PUMA, GA grew at a rate of 1.93%, from 48.6k employees to 49.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Lowndes CountyValdosta City PUMA, GA, are Restaurants & Food Services (4,048 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,361 people), and U. S. Air Force (3,191 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.

Median Earnings by Industry

$37,176

Median earning men ± $1,654

$25,522

Median earning women ± $1,217

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Wholesale Trade ($54,714), Public Administration ($50,705), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($50,380).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Information ($36,042), Construction ($36,039), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($33,289).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Georgia. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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 $68.9B, followed by Mixed freight ($63.5B) and Electronics ($51.2B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Georgia.

$626B

2020 Value in Georgia

$1.3T

Projected 2050 Value in Georgia

108% growth

In 2020, total outbound Georgia trade was $626B. This is expected to increase 108% 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
$57.7B
Tennessee
$34B
North Carolina
$30.2B

In 2020, the top outbound Georgia domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Florida with $57.7B, followed by Tennessee with $34B and North Carolina and $30.2B.

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

Civics

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.

Senators Elections

US Senators from Georgia

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Jon Ossoff

Senator from Georgia

Assumed office on January 20, 2021

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 Representatives 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

In 2020, universities in Lowndes CountyValdosta City PUMA, GA awarded 4,581 degrees. The student population of Lowndes CountyValdosta City PUMA, GA in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 5,219 male students and 10,794 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Lowndes CountyValdosta City PUMA, GA are White (2,607 and 57.7%), followed by Black or African American (1,464 and 32.4%), Hispanic or Latino (285 and 6.31%), and Two or More Races (103 and 2.28%).

The largest universities in Lowndes CountyValdosta City PUMA, GA by number of degrees awarded are Valdosta State University (2,550 and 55.7%) and Wiregrass Georgia Technical College (2,031 and 44.3%).

The most popular majors in Southern Georgia Regional Commission (South Central)--Lowndes County--Valdosta City PUMA, GA are Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (208 and 4.54%), General Cosmetology (184 and 4.02%), and General Business Administration & Management (184 and 4.02%).

The median tuition cost in Southern Georgia Regional Commission (South Central)--Lowndes County--Valdosta City PUMA, GA for a public four year colleges is $4,371 for in-state students and $15,426 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2020 in Lowndes CountyValdosta City PUMA, GA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 78.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 33.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2020 was 16,013 (32.6% men and 67.4% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2020 there were 16,013 students enrolled in Lowndes CountyValdosta City PUMA, GA, 32.6% men and 67.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 7,763 records, of which 66.6% were women and 33.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Organizational Leadership
107 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
119 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
107 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Southern Georgia Regional Commission (South Central)--Lowndes County--Valdosta City PUMA, GA was Organizational Leadership with 107 degrees 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

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Valdosta State University
2,550 degrees awarded
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College
2,031 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Valdosta State University with 2,550 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2020, 1,754 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Lowndes CountyValdosta City PUMA, GA, which is 0.62 times less than the 2,827 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,607 degrees mean that there were 1.78 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 1,464 degrees awarded.

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.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($4,371) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,212) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

Public, 2-year ($1,276) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2020, 0.637% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.837% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Lowndes CountyValdosta City PUMA, GA in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (29.2k), Some college (22.2k), and Secondary Education (13.5k).

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 Lowndes CountyValdosta City PUMA, GA was $145,900 in 2020, which is 0.635 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $140,600 to $145,900, a 3.77% increase. The homeownership rate in Lowndes CountyValdosta City PUMA, GA is 52.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Lowndes CountyValdosta City PUMA, GA have an average commute time of 19.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Lowndes CountyValdosta City PUMA, GA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Lowndes CountyValdosta City PUMA, GA is $46,113. In 2020, 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 $128,680, followed by Cobb County (Northeast) PUMA, GA and Forsyth County PUMA, GA, with respective values of $118,030 and $112,834.

Housing

Property

$145,900

Median Property Value 2020

±$5,000

$22,454

Median Property Taxes

±$1,138

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 Lowndes CountyValdosta City PUMA, GA the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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

Rent vs Own

52.5%

Homeownership

2020

68.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 52.5% 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 52.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Lowndes CountyValdosta City PUMA, GA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2020, 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 $128,680, followed by Cobb County (Northeast) PUMA, GA and Forsyth County PUMA, GA, with respective values of $118,030 and $112,834.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Lowndes CountyValdosta City PUMA, 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.

$46,113

Median Household Income

± $2,959

42.8k

Number of Households

± 1,770

In 2020, the median household income of the 42.8k households in Lowndes CountyValdosta City PUMA, GA grew to $46,113 from the previous year's value of $42,441.

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.

Wage Distribution

0.436

2020 Wage GINI in Lowndes CountyValdosta City PUMA, GA

0.441

2019 Wage GINI in Lowndes CountyValdosta City PUMA, GA

In 2020, the income inequality in Lowndes CountyValdosta City PUMA, GA was 0.436 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.02% decline from 2019 to 2020, 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 0.478. 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.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (83.7%)
Carpooled (9.43%)
Worked At Home (2.65%)

In 2020, 83.7% of workers in Lowndes CountyValdosta City PUMA, GA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.43%) and those who worked at home (2.65%).

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

19.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Lowndes CountyValdosta City PUMA, GA have a shorter commute time (19.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 1.81% 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.

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.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

22.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Lowndes CountyValdosta City PUMA, GA (25.4k out of 112k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

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.

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

84.8% of the population of Lowndes CountyValdosta City PUMA, GA has health coverage, with 41.6% on employee plans, 11.6% on Medicaid, 8.18% on Medicare, 17.9% on non-group plans, and 5.57% 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 1508 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.31% decrease from the previous year (1528 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1921 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 691 patients per year.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Georgia. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Georgia, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,508 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Georgia

Primary care physicians in Georgia see an average of 1,508 patients per year. This represents a 1.31% decrease from the previous year (1,528 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.

Community Mobility

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

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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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.5% under 18 years, 27.9% between 18 and 34 years, 31.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.1% were men and 53.9% were women.

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

Uninsured People

15.2%

Uninsured

41.6%

Employer Coverage

11.6%

Medicaid

8.18%

Medicare

17.9%

Non-Group

5.57%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Lowndes CountyValdosta City PUMA, GA grew by 2.21% from 14.9% to 15.2%.

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.