Milledgeville, GA

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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    2024 Population
    43,642
    US Senator
    Jon Ossoff
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Raphael Warnock
    Democratic Party
    2024 Median Age
    36.5
    0.275% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    21.7%
    1.28% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $54,403
    1.82% 1-year decline
    2024 Median Property Value
    $181,900
    10.4% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    16,489
    0.862% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Milledgeville, 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.

    98.3% of the residents in Milledgeville, GA are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Milledgeville, GA are Georgia College & State University (1,717 degrees awarded in 2024) and Georgia Military College (1,362 degrees).

    In 2024, the median property value in Milledgeville, GA was $181,900, and the homeownership rate was 61.1%.

    Most people in Milledgeville, GA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Milledgeville, GA was 2 cars per household.

    Milledgeville, GA borders Macon-Bibb County, GA.

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    Population & Diversity

    Milledgeville, GA is home to a population of 43.6k people, from which 98.3% are citizens. As of 2024, 3.3% of Milledgeville, GA residents were born outside of the country (1.44k people).

    In 2024, there were 1.24 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (22.4k people) in Milledgeville, GA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 18k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 759 Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    98.3%
    2024 Citizenship
    99%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 98.3% of Milledgeville, GA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Milledgeville, GA was 99%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Milledgeville, GA
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      22.4k ± 110
    2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      18k ± 246
    3. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
      759 ± 102
    2.88%
    Hispanic Population
    1.26k people

    In 2024, there were 1.24 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (22.4k people) in Milledgeville, GA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 18k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 759 Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    2.88% of the people in Milledgeville, GA are hispanic (1.26k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Milledgeville, GA as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

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    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      232,075 ± 11,701 people
    2. India
      112,556 ± 8,194 people
    3. Jamaica
      54,537 ± 5,719 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Georgia was Mexico, the natal country of 232,075 Georgia residents, followed by India with 112,556 and Jamaica with 54,537.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    3.3%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    1.44k people
    2.55%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    1.11k people

    As of 2024, 3.3% of Milledgeville, GA residents (1.44k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Milledgeville, GA was 2.55%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      548 ± 145
    2. Gulf War (1990s)
      347 ± 197
    3. Gulf War (2001-)
      346 ± 134

    Milledgeville, GA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.58 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    87.8% of the population of Milledgeville, GA has health coverage, with 44.6% on employee plans, 16.2% on Medicaid, 13.5% on Medicare, 12.7% on non-group plans, and 0.902% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Georgia see 1,517 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,517 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1856 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 525 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.3% were men and 52.7% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

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    1,517 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Georgia

    Primary care physicians in Georgia see an average of 1,517 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,517 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.

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.4% under 18 years, 26% between 18 and 34 years, 33.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.2% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.3% were men and 52.7% were women.

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

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    Uninsured People

    12.2%
    Uninsured
    44.6%
    Employer Coverage
    16.2%
    Medicaid
    13.5%
    Medicare
    12.7%
    Non-Group
    0.902%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Milledgeville, GA grew by 3.32% from 11.8% to 12.2%.

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

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    Economy

    The economy of Milledgeville, GA employs 16.5k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Milledgeville, GA were Educational Services (2,926 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,329 people), and Manufacturing (1,798 people), and the highest paying industries were Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($127,768), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($84,082), and Information ($73,056).

    Employment

    Occupations

    16.5k
    2024 Value
    ± 1,067
    0.862%
    1 Year growth
    ± 9.51%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Milledgeville, GA grew at a rate of 0.862%, from 16.3k employees to 16.5k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Milledgeville, GA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,957 people), Management Occupations (1,916 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (1,800 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Milledgeville, GA.

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    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

    16.5k
    2024 Value
    ± 1,067
    0.862%
    1 Year growth
    ± 9.51%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Milledgeville, GA grew at a rate of 0.862%, from 16.3k employees to 16.5k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Milledgeville, GA, are Educational Services (2,926 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,329 people), and Manufacturing (1,798 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Milledgeville, GA, though some of these residents may live in Milledgeville, 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

    $45,083
    Median earning men ± $5,069
    $35,005
    Median earning women ± $3,386

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Information ($95,893), Wholesale Trade ($88,750), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($84,082).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($51,538), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($44,938), and Public Administration ($42,000).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    2.94%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 4.87M people employed in Georgia. This represents a 2.94% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 11.9%.

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

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 84
      Retail Trade
    2. 61
      Other Services (except Public Administration)
    3. 48
      Retail Trade

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    The visualization shows the number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $195k
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    2. $103k
      Manufacturing
    3. $83.1k
      Retail Trade

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Georgia went to Donald J. Trump with 50.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.5%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.394%).

    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 13 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (50.7%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (48.5%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Chase Oliver (0.394%)
      Libertarian Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Georgia went to Donald J. Trump with 50.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.5%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.394%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Georgia for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    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 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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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Milledgeville, GA awarded 3,079 degrees. The student population of Milledgeville, GA in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 4,933 male students and 8,739 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Milledgeville, GA are White (1,938 and 63.3%), Black or African American (678 and 22.1%), Hispanic or Latino (210 and 6.86%), and Two or More Races (69 and 2.25%).

    The largest universities in Milledgeville, GA by number of degrees awarded are Georgia College & State University (1,717 and 55.8%) and Georgia Military College (1,362 and 44.2%).

    The most popular majors in Milledgeville, GA are General Studies (297 and 9.65%), Pre-Nursing Studies (228 and 7.41%), and General Business Administration & Management (195 and 6.33%).

    The median tuition cost for a public four year colleges is $7,651 for in-state students and $17,814 for out-of-state students.

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

    University
    Measure

    In 2024 in Milledgeville, GA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 78.2%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 36.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 13,672 (36.1% men and 63.9% women).

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    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    Universities

    In 2024 there were 13,672 students enrolled in Milledgeville, GA, 36.1% men and 63.9% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 7,947 records, of which 63.7% were women and 36.3% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. General Business Administration & Management
      195 degrees awarded
    2. Registered Nursing
      144 degrees awarded
    3. General Marketing & Marketing Management
      111 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Milledgeville, GA was General Business Administration & Management with 195 degrees awarded.

    This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Milledgeville, GA according to their major.

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    1. Georgia College & State University
      1,717 degrees awarded
    2. Georgia Military College
      1,362 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Georgia College & State University with 1,717 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    University

    In 2024, 1,034 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Milledgeville, GA, which is 0.506 times less than the 2,045 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,938 degrees mean that there were 2.86 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 678 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Universities

    Public, 4-year or above ($7,651) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Public, 4-year or above ($1,490) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Public, 4-year or above ($1,360) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Milledgeville, GA was $181,900 in 2024, which is 0.547 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $164,700 to $181,900, a 10.4% increase. The homeownership rate in Milledgeville, GA is 61.1%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Milledgeville, GA have an average commute time of 25.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Milledgeville, GA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $181,900
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$14,240
    $10,125
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$752

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

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

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    Rent vs Own

    61.1%
    Homeownership
    2024
    64%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 61.1% of the housing units in Milledgeville, GA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 64.2%.

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

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $54,403
    Median Household Income
    ± $3,703
    16.6k
    Number of Households
    ± 1,095

    In 2024, the median household income of the 16.6k households in Milledgeville, GA declined from $54,403 from the previous year's value of $55,413.

    The following chart displays the households in Milledgeville, 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

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Milledgeville, GA is from Georgia.
    0.471
    2024 Wage GINI in Georgia
    0.471
    2023 Wage GINI in Georgia

    In 2024, the income inequality in Georgia was 0.471 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.104% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Georgia was lower than than the national average of 0.474. 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.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (80%)
    2. Carpooled (9.14%)
    3. Worked At Home (8.25%)

    In 2024, 80% of workers in Milledgeville, GA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.14%) and those who worked at home (8.25%).

    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.

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    Commute Time

    25.3 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Milledgeville, GA have a shorter commute time (25.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 3.01% of the workforce in Milledgeville, GA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Milledgeville, GA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Milledgeville, GA have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    21.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Milledgeville, GA (8.31k out of 38.3k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 55 - 64.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Milledgeville, 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.

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