Newton & Rockdale Counties PUMA, GA

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2021 Population

204,245

2.13% 1-year growth

US Senator

Jon Ossoff

Democratic Party

US Senator

Raphael Warnock

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

37.4

0.268% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

12.8%

6.67% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$64,552

6.33% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$170,200

4.16% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

89,825

4.68% 1-year growth

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In 2021, Newton & Rockdale Counties PUMA, GA had a population of 204k people with a median age of 37.4 and a median household income of $64,552. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Newton & Rockdale Counties PUMA, GA grew from 199,990 to 204,245, a 2.13% increase and its median household income grew from $60,709 to $64,552, a 6.33% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Newton & Rockdale Counties PUMA, GA are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (49.9%), White (Non-Hispanic) (36.8%), White (Hispanic) (3.98%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.09%), and Other (Hispanic) (1.89%).

8.71% of the households in Newton & Rockdale 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.

96.9% of the residents in Newton & Rockdale Counties PUMA, GA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Atlanta & Northeast Georgia Regional Commissions--Newton & Rockdale Counties PUMA, GA are Emory University-Oxford College (452 degrees awarded in 2021) and Georgia Career Institute (364 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Newton & Rockdale Counties PUMA, GA was $170,200, and the homeownership rate was 69.4%.

Most people in Newton & Rockdale Counties PUMA, GA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 34.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Newton & Rockdale Counties PUMA, GA was 2 cars per household.

Newton & Rockdale Counties PUMA, GA borders DeKalb County (South) PUMA, GA, Three Rivers Regional Commission (East) PUMA, GA, DeKalb County (East Central)Redan PUMA, GA, Walton, Morgan & Jasper Counties PUMA, GA, Gwinnett County (South)Snellville City PUMA, GA, Henry County (South)McDonough City PUMA, GA, and Henry County (North)Stockbridge City PUMA, GA.

United States Georgia

Population & Diversity

Newton & Rockdale Counties PUMA, GA is home to a population of 204k people, from which 96.9% are citizens. As of 2021, 7.61% of Newton & Rockdale Counties PUMA, GA residents were born outside of the country (15.5k people).

In 2021, there were 1.36 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (102k people) in Newton & Rockdale Counties PUMA, GA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 75.1k White (Non-Hispanic) and 8.12k 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 Newton & Rockdale Counties PUMA, GA are Spanish (11,491 households), Haitian (794 households), and Vietnamese (758 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

107,490

Women

52.6%

96,679

Men

47.4%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 204,169 inhabitants, with 47.4% men, and 52.6% women.

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Citizenship

96.9%

2021 Citizenship

96.6%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 96.9% of Newton & Rockdale 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 Newton & Rockdale Counties PUMA, GA was 96.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Newton & Rockdale Counties PUMA, GA

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
102k ± 1.5k
White (Non-Hispanic)
75.1k ± 417
White (Hispanic)
8.12k ± 870

Hispanic Population

16.3k people

8% of the people in Newton & Rockdale Counties PUMA, GA are hispanic (16.3k people).

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

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
4,012 ± 1,540 people
Jamaica
3,503 ± 1,441 people
Guatemala
900 ± 735 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Newton & Rockdale Counties PUMA, GA was Mexico, the natal country of 4,012 Newton & Rockdale Counties PUMA, GA residents, followed by Jamaica with 3,503 and Guatemala with 900.

Foreign-Born Population

7.61%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

15.5k people

7.97%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

15.9k people

As of 2021, 7.61% of Newton & Rockdale Counties PUMA, GA residents (15.5k 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 Newton & Rockdale Counties PUMA, GA was 7.97%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
11,491 households (5.98%)
Haitian
794 households (0.413%)
Vietnamese
758 households (0.395%)

8.71% of the households in Newton & Rockdale 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 Newton & Rockdale Counties PUMA, GA was Spanish. 5.98% of the households in Newton & Rockdale 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

Vietnam
3,552 ± 427
Gulf War (2001-)
3,479 ± 606
Gulf War (1990s)
2,925 ± 592

Newton & Rockdale Counties PUMA, GA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.02 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Newton & Rockdale Counties PUMA, GA employs 89.8k people. The largest industries in Newton & Rockdale Counties PUMA, GA are Elementary & secondary schools (6,466 people), Construction (6,086 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (5,324 people), and the highest paying industries are Household appliances & electrical & electronic goods merchant wholesalers ($130,832), Computer Systems Design ($99,259), and Electric lighting & electrical equipment manufacturing, & other electrical component manufacturing, n.e.c. ($94,599).

Males in Newton & Rockdale Counties PUMA, GA have an average income that is 1.12 times higher than the average income of females, which is $49,407. The income inequality in Newton & Rockdale Counties PUMA, GA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.412, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

43,985

Women

51.3%

41,823

Men

48.7%

The workforce of Newton & Rockdale Counties PUMA, GA in 2020 was 85,808 people, with 51.3% woman, and 48.7% men.

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Occupations

89.8k

2021 Value

4.68%

1 Year growth

± 4.68%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Newton & Rockdale Counties PUMA, GA grew at a rate of 4.68%, from 85.8k employees to 89.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Newton & Rockdale Counties PUMA, GA, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (3,914 people), Customer service representatives (2,806 people), and Cashiers (2,662 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Newton & Rockdale 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

89.8k

2021 Value

4.68%

1 Year growth

± 4.68%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Newton & Rockdale Counties PUMA, GA grew at a rate of 4.68%, from 85.8k employees to 89.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Newton & Rockdale Counties PUMA, GA, are Elementary & secondary schools (6,466 people), Construction (6,086 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (5,324 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Newton & Rockdale Counties PUMA, GA, though some of these residents may live in Newton & Rockdale Counties PUMA, GA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$41,138

Median earning men ± $1,517

$34,413

Median earning women ± $2,546

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Information ($86,464), Public Administration ($65,868), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($52,289).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($83,750), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($47,457), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($45,395).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Georgia. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Georgia went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 49.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (49.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.24%).

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 Newton & Rockdale Counties PUMA, GA. Showing the available data for Georgia.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (49.5%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (49.2%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.24%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Georgia went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 49.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (49.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.24%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Georgia for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

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 2020–21 United States Senate election in Georgia|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

In 2021, universities in Newton & Rockdale Counties PUMA, GA awarded 816 degrees. The student population of Newton & Rockdale Counties PUMA, GA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 515 male students and 1,129 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Newton & Rockdale Counties PUMA, GA are Black or African American (256 and 34.7%), followed by White (256 and 34.7%), Asian (136 and 18.5%), and Hispanic or Latino (68 and 9.23%).

The largest universities in Newton & Rockdale Counties PUMA, GA by number of degrees awarded are Emory University-Oxford College (452 and 55.4%) and Georgia Career Institute (364 and 44.6%).

The most popular majors in Atlanta & Northeast Georgia Regional Commissions--Newton & Rockdale Counties PUMA, GA are Liberal Arts & Sciences (452 and 55.4%), Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (135 and 16.5%), and Nail Specialist & Manicurist (110 and 13.5%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

Measure

In 2021 in Newton & Rockdale Counties PUMA, GA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 19.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 14.8%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 1,644 (31.3% men and 68.7% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 1,644 students enrolled in Newton & Rockdale Counties PUMA, GA, 31.3% men and 68.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 527 records, of which 64.3% were women and 35.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Liberal Arts & Sciences

Most Common

452 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Atlanta & Northeast Georgia Regional Commissions--Newton & Rockdale Counties PUMA, GA was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 452 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Atlanta & Northeast Georgia Regional Commissions--Newton & Rockdale Counties PUMA, GA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Emory University-Oxford College
452 degrees awarded
Georgia Career Institute
364 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Emory University-Oxford College with 452 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 209 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Newton & Rockdale Counties PUMA, GA, which is 0.344 times less than the 607 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 256 degrees mean that there were 1 times more degrees awarded to Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 256 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

Private not-for-profit, 2-year ($54,660) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 2-year ($808) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 2-year ($1,224) 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, 0.965% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.941% 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 Newton & Rockdale Counties PUMA, GA in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (50.4k), Some college (38k), and Secondary Education (26.4k).

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 Newton & Rockdale Counties PUMA, GA was $170,200 in 2021, which is 0.695 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $163,400 to $170,200, a 4.16% increase. The homeownership rate in Newton & Rockdale Counties PUMA, GA is 69.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Newton & Rockdale Counties PUMA, GA have an average commute time of 34.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Newton & Rockdale Counties PUMA, GA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Newton & Rockdale Counties PUMA, GA is $64,552. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Newton & Rockdale 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

$170,200

Median Property Value 2021

±$2,341

$49,951

Median Property Taxes

±$1,973

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

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

Rent vs Own

69.4%

Homeownership

2021

70.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 69.4% of the housing units in Newton & Rockdale Counties PUMA, GA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 69%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Newton & Rockdale 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 Newton & Rockdale 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 Newton & Rockdale 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.

$64,552

Median Household Income

± $1,798

71.9k

Number of Households

± 2,583

In 2021, the median household income of the 71.9k households in Newton & Rockdale Counties PUMA, GA grew to $64,552 from the previous year's value of $60,709.

The following chart displays the households in Newton & Rockdale 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

0.412

2021 Wage GINI in Newton & Rockdale Counties PUMA, GA

0.41

2020 Wage GINI in Newton & Rockdale Counties PUMA, GA

In 2021, the income inequality in Newton & Rockdale Counties PUMA, GA was 0.412 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.512% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Newton & Rockdale Counties PUMA, GA was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Newton & Rockdale Counties PUMA, GA in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (77.8%)
Carpooled (9.36%)
Worked At Home (8.58%)

In 2021, 77.8% of workers in Newton & Rockdale Counties PUMA, GA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.36%) and those who worked at home (8.58%).

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

34.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Newton & Rockdale Counties PUMA, GA have a longer commute time (34.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 6.02% of the workforce in Newton & Rockdale Counties PUMA, GA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Newton & Rockdale 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 Newton & Rockdale 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 Newton & Rockdale Counties PUMA, GA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

12.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Newton & Rockdale Counties PUMA, GA (25.8k out of 202k 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 35 - 44, followed by Females 45 - 54 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Newton & Rockdale 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

86.2% of the population of Newton & Rockdale Counties PUMA, GA has health coverage, with 44.3% on employee plans, 16.7% on Medicaid, 10.1% on Medicare, 12.7% on non-group plans, and 2.25% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.3% under 18 years, 19.6% between 18 and 34 years, 39.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.1% were men and 52.9% were women.

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

Uninsured People

13.8%

Uninsured

44.3%

Employer Coverage

16.7%

Medicaid

10.1%

Medicare

12.7%

Non-Group

2.25%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Newton & Rockdale Counties PUMA, GA grew by 0.989% from 13.7% to 13.8%.

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