Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties PUMA, GA

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2021 Population

213,899

3.89% 1-year growth

US Senator

N/AJon Ossoff

Democratic Party

US Senator

N/ARaphael Warnock

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

33.8

0.896% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

19.5%

2.43% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$50,498

6.62% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$145,500

2.68% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

89,949

4.11% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties PUMA, GA had a population of 214k people with a median age of 33.8 and a median household income of $50,498. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties PUMA, GA grew from 205,888 to 213,899, a 3.89% increase and its median household income grew from $47,363 to $50,498, a 6.62% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties PUMA, GA are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (44.2%), White (Non-Hispanic) (39.9%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.27%), White (Hispanic) (2.77%), and Other (Hispanic) (2.73%).

8.04% of the households in Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties 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.

97.8% of the residents in Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties PUMA, GA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in River Valley Regional Commission (West Central)--Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties PUMA, GA are Columbus Technical College (2,213 degrees awarded in 2021), Columbus State University (1,712 degrees), and Miller-Motte College-Columbus (160 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties PUMA, GA was $145,500, and the homeownership rate was 47.8%.

Most people in Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties PUMA, GA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties PUMA, GA was 2 cars per household.

Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties PUMA, GA borders Auburn City PUMA, AL, Russell, Pike, Barbour, Macon & Bullock Counties PUMA, AL, and River Valley Regional Commission (Outside Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties) PUMA, GA.

United States Georgia

Population & Diversity

Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties PUMA, GA is home to a population of 214k people, from which 97.8% are citizens. As of 2021, 5.12% of Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties PUMA, GA residents were born outside of the country (10.9k people).

In 2021, there were 1.11 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (94.6k people) in Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties PUMA, GA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 85.3k White (Non-Hispanic) and 9.13k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties PUMA, GA are Spanish (9,542 households), Korean (910 households), and German (875 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

107,806

Women

50.4%

105,929

Men

49.6%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 213,735 inhabitants, with 49.6% men, and 50.4% women.

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Citizenship

97.8%

2021 Citizenship

97.7%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 97.8% of Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties PUMA, GA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties PUMA, GA was 97.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties PUMA, GA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties PUMA, GA

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
94.6k ± 912
White (Non-Hispanic)
85.3k ± 540
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
9.13k ± 1.08k

8.28%

Hispanic Population

17.7k people

8.28% of the people in Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties PUMA, GA are hispanic (17.7k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties PUMA, GA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
1,559 ± 966 people
India
1,363 ± 904 people
Germany
1,218 ± 854 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties PUMA, GA was Mexico, the natal country of 1,559 Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties PUMA, GA residents, followed by India with 1,363 and Germany with 1,218.

Foreign-Born Population

5.12%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

10.9k people

5.12%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

10.5k people

As of 2021, 5.12% of Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties PUMA, GA residents (10.9k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties PUMA, GA was 5.12%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
9,542 households (4.8%)
Korean
910 households (0.458%)
German
875 households (0.44%)

8.04% of the households in Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties PUMA, GA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. 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 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties PUMA, GA was Spanish. 4.8% of the households in Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties 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-)
7,017 ± 795
Vietnam
5,230 ± 521
Gulf War (1990s)
4,650 ± 565

Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties PUMA, GA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.34 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties PUMA, GA employs 89.9k people. The largest industries in Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties PUMA, GA are U. S. Army (8,990 people), Restaurants & Food Services (7,145 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (5,382 people), and the highest paying industries are Other general government & support ($171,814), Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($119,860), and Legal services ($101,793).

Males in Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties PUMA, GA have an average income that is 1.24 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,617. The income inequality in Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties PUMA, GA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.448, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

39,376

Women

45.6%

47,022

Men

54.4%

The workforce of Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties PUMA, GA in 2020 was 86,398 people, with 45.6% woman, and 54.4% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties PUMA, GA.

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Occupations

89.9k

2021 Value

4.11%

1 Year growth

± 4.11%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties PUMA, GA grew at a rate of 4.11%, from 86.4k employees to 89.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties PUMA, GA, are Military enlisted tactical operations & air/weapons specialists & crew members (3,073 people), Customer service representatives (2,808 people), and Military, rank not specified (2,322 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties PUMA, GA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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Industries

Employment by Industries

89.9k

2021 Value

4.11%

1 Year growth

± 4.11%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties PUMA, GA grew at a rate of 4.11%, from 86.4k employees to 89.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties PUMA, GA, are U. S. Army (8,990 people), Restaurants & Food Services (7,145 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (5,382 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties PUMA, GA, though some of these residents may live in Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties PUMA, GA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$40,382

Median earning men ± $1,300

$29,564

Median earning women ± $1,022

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($72,677), Wholesale Trade ($64,786), and Information ($54,333).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($43,832), Public Administration ($36,984), and Construction ($35,750).

Employment by Industry Sector

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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.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Georgia

N/AJon Ossoff

Senator from Georgia

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

N/ARaphael 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.

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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

In 2021, universities in Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties PUMA, GA awarded 4,153 degrees. The student population of Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties PUMA, GA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 3,972 male students and 7,331 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties PUMA, GA are Black or African American (1,772 and 43.2%), followed by White (1,749 and 42.6%), Hispanic or Latino (295 and 7.18%), and Two or More Races (118 and 2.87%).

The largest universities in Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties PUMA, GA by number of degrees awarded are Columbus Technical College (2,213 and 53.3%), Columbus State University (1,712 and 41.2%), and Miller-Motte College-Columbus (160 and 3.85%).

The most popular majors in River Valley Regional Commission (West Central)--Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties PUMA, GA are Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (307 and 7.39%), General Business Administration & Management (246 and 5.92%), and Registered Nursing (241 and 5.8%).

The median tuition cost in River Valley Regional Commission (West Central)--Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties PUMA, GA for a public four year colleges is $4,371 for in-state students and $15,425 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties PUMA, GA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 78.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 29.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 11,303 (35.1% men and 64.9% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 11,303 students enrolled in Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties PUMA, GA, 35.1% men and 64.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 4,743 records, of which 71.4% were women and 28.6% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Computer & Information Sciences
59 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
190 degree-majors awarded
General Health Services
63 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in River Valley Regional Commission (West Central)--Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties PUMA, GA was General Computer & Information Sciences with 59 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in River Valley Regional Commission (West Central)--Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties PUMA, GA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Columbus Technical College
2,213 degrees awarded
Columbus State University
1,712 degrees awarded
Miller-Motte College-Columbus
160 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Columbus Technical College with 2,213 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 1,509 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties PUMA, GA, which is 0.571 times less than the 2,644 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Black or African American students. These 1,772 degrees mean that there were 1.01 times more degrees awarded to Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 1,749 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 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,870) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,465) 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 2021, 0.731% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.15% 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 Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties PUMA, GA in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (46.1k), Some college (42.2k), and Bachelors Degree (24.6k).

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 Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties PUMA, GA was $145,500 in 2021, which is 0.594 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $141,700 to $145,500, a 2.68% increase. The homeownership rate in Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties PUMA, GA is 47.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties PUMA, GA have an average commute time of 19.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties PUMA, GA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties PUMA, GA is $50,498. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties PUMA, GA was Fulton County (Northeast)Johns Creek City PUMA, GA with a value of $138,549, followed by Cobb County (Northeast) PUMA, GA and Forsyth County PUMA, GA, with respective values of $126,009 and $120,999.

Housing

Property

$145,500

Median Property Value 2021

±$4,614

$38,659

Median Property Taxes

±$1,570

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 Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties PUMA, GA the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties PUMA, GA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

47.8%

Homeownership

2021

69.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 47.8% of the housing units in Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties PUMA, GA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 48.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties 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 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties PUMA, GA was Fulton County (Northeast)Johns Creek City PUMA, GA with a value of $138,549, followed by Cobb County (Northeast) PUMA, GA and Forsyth County PUMA, GA, with respective values of $126,009 and $120,999.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties 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.

$50,498

Median Household Income

± $1,845

80.9k

Number of Households

± 2,393

In 2021, the median household income of the 80.9k households in Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties PUMA, GA grew to $50,498 from the previous year's value of $47,363.

The following chart displays the households in Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties 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 $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.448

2021 Wage GINI in Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties PUMA, GA

0.461

2020 Wage GINI in Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties PUMA, GA

In 2021, the income inequality in Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties PUMA, GA was 0.448 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 2.91% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties PUMA, GA was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties PUMA, GA in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties PUMA, GA across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (78%)
Carpooled (8.24%)
Worked At Home (7.17%)

In 2021, 78% of workers in Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties PUMA, GA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.24%) and those who worked at home (7.17%).

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

19.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties PUMA, GA have a shorter commute time (19.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.96% of the workforce in Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties PUMA, GA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties 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 Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties PUMA, GA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties PUMA, GA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

19.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties PUMA, GA (39.7k out of 204k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties 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

88.1% of the population of Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties PUMA, GA has health coverage, with 35.5% on employee plans, 17.6% on Medicaid, 8.14% on Medicare, 18% on non-group plans, and 8.87% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.6% under 18 years, 22.7% between 18 and 34 years, 36% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.4% were men and 53.6% were women.

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

Uninsured People

11.9%

Uninsured

35.5%

Employer Coverage

17.6%

Medicaid

8.14%

Medicare

18%

Non-Group

8.87%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties PUMA, GA grew by 0.95% from 11.8% to 11.9%.

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