Moultrie, GA

Census Place

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2023 Population

14,545

0.0826% 1-year growth

US Senator

Jon Ossoff

Democratic Party

US Senator

Raphael Warnock

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

2.51% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

27.5%

10.1% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$42,900

4.06% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$155,900

14.8% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

6,128

0.0815% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Moultrie, GA had a population of 14.5k people with a median age of 35 and a median household income of $42,900. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Moultrie, GA grew from 14,533 to 14,545, a 0.0826% increase and its median household income grew from $41,228 to $42,900, a 4.06% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Moultrie, GA are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (47.1%), White (Non-Hispanic) (42.5%), Other (Hispanic) (3.52%), Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) (2.34%), and White (Hispanic) (1.58%).

None of the households in Moultrie, 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.

96.8% of the residents in Moultrie, GA are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in Moultrie, GA was $155,900, and the homeownership rate was 43.4%.

Most people in Moultrie, GA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 17.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Moultrie, GA was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Moultrie, GA is home to a population of 14.5k people, from which 96.8% are citizens. As of 2023, 5.18% of Moultrie, GA residents were born outside of the country (753 people).

In 2023, there were 1.11 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (6.85k people) in Moultrie, GA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.18k White (Non-Hispanic) and 512 Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

96.8%

2023 Citizenship

94.6%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 96.8% of Moultrie, GA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Moultrie, GA was 94.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Moultrie, GA

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
6.85k ± 670
White (Non-Hispanic)
6.18k ± 605
Other (Hispanic)
512 ± 313

8.25%

Hispanic Population

1.2k people

8.25% of the people in Moultrie, GA are hispanic (1.2k people).

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

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Georgia.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
229,616 ± 11,639 people
India
106,959 ± 7,990 people
Jamaica
51,506 ± 5,559 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Georgia was Mexico, the natal country of 229,616 Georgia residents, followed by India with 106,959 and Jamaica with 51,506.

Foreign-Born Population

5.18%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

753 people

7.14%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

1.04k people

As of 2023, 5.18% of Moultrie, GA residents (753 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Moultrie, GA was 7.14%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
283 ± 213
Vietnam
135 ± 79
Gulf War (1990s)
99 ± 63

Moultrie, GA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 2.1 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Moultrie, GA employs 6.13k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Moultrie, GA were Health Care & Social Assistance (1,114 people), Manufacturing (967 people), and Educational Services (935 people), and the highest paying industries were Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($67,959), Finance & Insurance ($62,473), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($59,850).

Employment

Occupations

6.13k

2023 Value

± 673

−0.0815%

1 Year decline

± 15.5%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Moultrie, GA declined at a rate of −0.0815%, from 6.13k employees to 6.13k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Moultrie, GA, are Production Occupations (633 people), Management Occupations (589 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (570 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Moultrie, 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.

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

Industries

Employment by Industries

6.13k

2023 Value

± 673

−0.0815%

1 Year decline

± 15.5%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Moultrie, GA declined at a rate of −0.0815%, from 6.13k employees to 6.13k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Moultrie, GA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,114 people), Manufacturing (967 people), and Educational Services (935 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Moultrie, GA, though some of these residents may live in Moultrie, GA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$39,832

Median earning men ± $6,173

$31,338

Median earning women ± $3,511

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($57,600), Wholesale Trade ($51,351), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($50,600).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($92,981), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($68,648), and Public Administration ($41,150).

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.

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 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

Voting results are not available for Moultrie, GA. Showing the available data for Georgia.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (50.7%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (48.5%)
Democratic Party
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.

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 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 2023, 1.22% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.12% 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 2023 were High School or Equivalent (2.33M), Some college (1.77M), and Bachelors Degree (1.6M).

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 Moultrie, GA was $155,900 in 2023, which is 0.514 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $135,800 to $155,900, a 14.8% increase. The homeownership rate in Moultrie, GA is 43.4%, which is lower than the national average of 65%.

People in Moultrie, GA have an average commute time of 17.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Moultrie, GA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$155,900

Median Property Value 2023

±$13,659

$2,538

Median Property Taxes

±$364

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

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

Rent vs Own

43.4%

Homeownership

2023

69.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 43.4% of the housing units in Moultrie, GA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 45.6%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

The following map shows all of the places in Moultrie, 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.

$42,900

Median Household Income

± $5,647

5.85k

Number of Households

± 600

In 2023, the median household income of the 5.85k households in Moultrie, GA grew to $42,900 from the previous year's value of $41,228.

The following chart displays the households in Moultrie, 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

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

0.471

2023 Wage GINI in Georgia

0.474

2022 Wage GINI in Georgia

In 2023, the income inequality in Georgia was 0.471 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.558% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Georgia was lower than than the national average of 0.476. 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 2023

Drove Alone (81.5%)
Carpooled (13.6%)
Worked At Home (4.15%)

In 2023, 81.5% of workers in Moultrie, GA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (13.6%) and those who worked at home (4.15%).

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

17.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Moultrie, GA have a shorter commute time (17.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 0.502% of the workforce in Moultrie, GA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

27.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Moultrie, GA (3.87k out of 14.1k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 16 - 17.

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

89% of the population of Moultrie, GA has health coverage, with 37.8% on employee plans, 27.7% on Medicaid, 9.75% on Medicare, 11.5% on non-group plans, and 2.3% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Georgia see 1,517 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.74% increase from the previous year (1,491 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1856 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 559 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.4% were men and 49.6% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.4% under 18 years, 23.3% between 18 and 34 years, 32% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.4% were men and 49.6% were women.

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

Uninsured People

11%

Uninsured

37.8%

Employer Coverage

27.7%

Medicaid

9.75%

Medicare

11.5%

Non-Group

2.3%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Moultrie, GA declined by 30.3% from 15.7% to 11%.

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

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