Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Northwest)--Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA

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2023 Population

167,622

3.83% 1-year growth

US Senator

Jon Ossoff

Democratic Party

US Senator

Raphael Warnock

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

37.1

0.542% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

9.27%

4.46% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$80,792

2.81% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$280,200

12.8% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

75,140

4.78% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Northwest)--Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA had a population of 168k people with a median age of 37.1 and a median household income of $80,792. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Northwest)--Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA grew from 161,432 to 167,622, a 3.83% increase and its median household income grew from $78,582 to $80,792, a 2.81% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Northwest)--Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA are White (Non-Hispanic) (70.8%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (10.5%), Two+ (Hispanic) (4.76%), White (Hispanic) (3.47%), and Other (Hispanic) (3.4%).

13.3% of the households in Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Northwest)--Barrow & Jackson 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.

96.4% of the residents in Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Northwest)--Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in N/A are New Horizons Medical Institute-Winder (21 degrees awarded in 2020).

In 2023, the median property value in Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Northwest)--Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA was $280,200, and the homeownership rate was 79.6%.

Most people in Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Northwest)--Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 32.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Northwest)--Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Northwest)--Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA is home to a population of 168k people, from which 96.4% are citizens. As of 2023, 7.97% of Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Northwest)--Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA residents were born outside of the country (13.4k people).

In 2023, there were 6.76 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (119k people) in Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Northwest)--Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 17.6k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 7.98k Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Northwest)--Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA are Spanish (14,562 households), Hmong (1,759 households), and Other Indo-European Languages (574 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

81,118

Women

50.4%

79,902

Men

49.6%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 161,020 inhabitants, with 49.6% men, and 50.4% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

96.4%

2023 Citizenship

96.7%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 96.4% of Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Northwest)--Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Northwest)--Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA was 96.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Northwest)--Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Northwest)--Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA

White (Non-Hispanic)
119k ± 511
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
17.6k ± 558
Two+ (Hispanic)
7.98k ± 1.36k

12.1%

Hispanic Population

20.3k people

12.1% of the people in Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Northwest)--Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA are hispanic (20.3k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Northwest)--Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
3,435 ± 1,423 people
Laos
902 ± 735 people
Colombia
558 ± 579 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Northwest)--Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA was Mexico, the natal country of 3,435 Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Northwest)--Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA residents, followed by Laos with 902 and Colombia with 558.

Foreign-Born Population

7.97%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

13.4k people

7.12%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

11.5k people

As of 2023, 7.97% of Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Northwest)--Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA residents (13.4k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Northwest)--Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA was 7.12%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Northwest)--Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
14,562 households (9.27%)
Hmong
1,759 households (1.12%)
Other Indo-European Languages
574 households (0.365%)

13.3% of the households in Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Northwest)--Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22%. 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 2023, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Northwest)--Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA was Spanish. 9.27% of the households in Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Northwest)--Barrow & Jackson 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
2,389 ± 267
Gulf War (2001-)
2,312 ± 384
Gulf War (1990s)
1,258 ± 262

Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Northwest)--Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.03 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Northwest)--Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA employs 75.1k people. The largest industries in Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Northwest)--Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA are Construction (6,353 people), Elementary & secondary schools (5,614 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (4,280 people), and the highest paying industries are Offices of chiropractors ($146,951), Specialized design services ($145,763), and Agricultural implement manufacturing ($118,765).

Males in Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Northwest)--Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA have an average income that is 1.28 times higher than the average income of females, which is $51,334. The income inequality in Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Northwest)--Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.41, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

32,179

Women

46.5%

37,073

Men

53.5%

The workforce of Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Northwest)--Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA in 2020 was 69,252 people, with 46.5% woman, and 53.5% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Northwest)--Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA.

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Occupations

75.1k

2022 Value

4.78%

1 Year growth

± 4.78%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Northwest)--Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA grew at a rate of 4.78%, from 71.7k employees to 75.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Northwest)--Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA, are Elementary & middle school teachers (2,396 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,201 people), and Other managers (2,061 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Northwest)--Barrow & Jackson 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.

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

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Industries

Employment by Industries

75.1k

2022 Value

4.78%

1 Year growth

± 4.78%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Northwest)--Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA grew at a rate of 4.78%, from 71.7k employees to 75.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Northwest)--Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA, are Construction (6,353 people), Elementary & secondary schools (5,614 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (4,280 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Northwest)--Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA, though some of these residents may live in Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Northwest)--Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$51,770

Median earning men ± $1,451

$38,696

Median earning women ± $1,423

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Wholesale Trade ($63,000), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($61,721), and Public Administration ($60,833).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Information ($60,089), Public Administration ($54,624), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($53,818).

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 Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Northwest)--Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, 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

In 2020, universities in Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Northwest)--Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA awarded 21 degrees. The student population of Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Northwest)--Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA in 2019 is skewed towards women, with 1 male students and 27 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Northwest)--Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA are Black or African American (11 and 52.4%), followed by White (6 and 28.6%), Hispanic or Latino (3 and 14.3%), and Two or More Races (1 and 4.76%).

The largest universities in Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Northwest)--Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA by number of degrees awarded are New Horizons Medical Institute-Winder (21 and 100%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2019 there were 28 students enrolled in Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Northwest)--Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA, 3.57% men and 96.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 18 records, of which 94.4% were women and 5.56% men.

Completions

Universities

Gender

Race

New Horizons Medical Institute-Winder

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

21 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was New Horizons Medical Institute-Winder with 21 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2020, 0 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Northwest)--Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA, which is 0 times less than the 21 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Black or African American students. These 11 degrees mean that there were 1.83 times more degrees awarded to Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 6 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.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2022, 1.54% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.72% 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 Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Northwest)--Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (41.3k), Some college (26.8k), and Secondary Education (20.6k).

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 Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Northwest)--Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA was $280,200 in 2023, which is 0.924 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $248,300 to $280,200, a 12.8% increase. The homeownership rate in Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Northwest)--Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA is 79.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Northwest)--Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA have an average commute time of 32.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Northwest)--Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Northwest)--Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA is $80,792. In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Northwest)--Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA was Atlanta Regional Commission--Fulton County (Northeast)--Johns Creek & Alpharetta PUMA, GA with a value of $152,361, followed by Atlanta Regional Commision (Northeast)--Forsyth County (South)--Cumming City PUMA, GA and Atlanta Regional Commission (Northwest)--Cobb County (Northeast) PUMA, GA, with respective values of $142,287 and $141,956.

Housing

Property

$280,200

Median Property Value 2023

±$4,242

$45,180

Median Property Taxes

±$1,483

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 Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Northwest)--Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Northwest)--Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

79.6%

Homeownership

2023

69.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 79.6% of the housing units in Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Northwest)--Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 79.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Northwest)--Barrow & Jackson 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 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Northwest)--Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA was Atlanta Regional Commission--Fulton County (Northeast)--Johns Creek & Alpharetta PUMA, GA with a value of $152,361, followed by Atlanta Regional Commision (Northeast)--Forsyth County (South)--Cumming City PUMA, GA and Atlanta Regional Commission (Northwest)--Cobb County (Northeast) PUMA, GA, with respective values of $142,287 and $141,956.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Northwest)--Barrow & Jackson 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.

$80,792

Median Household Income

± $2,683

56.7k

Number of Households

± 1,840

In 2023, the median household income of the 56.7k households in Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Northwest)--Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA grew to $80,792 from the previous year's value of $78,582.

The following chart displays the households in Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Northwest)--Barrow & Jackson 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

0.41

2022 Wage GINI in Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Northwest)--Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA

0.423

2021 Wage GINI in Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Northwest)--Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA

In 2022, the income inequality in Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Northwest)--Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA was 0.41 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 3.02% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Northwest)--Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Northwest)--Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Northwest)--Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (78.8%)
Carpooled (9.68%)
Worked At Home (9.32%)

In 2023, 78.8% of workers in Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Northwest)--Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.68%) and those who worked at home (9.32%).

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

32.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Northwest)--Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA have a longer commute time (32.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 4.11% of the workforce in Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Northwest)--Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Northwest)--Barrow & Jackson 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 Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Northwest)--Barrow & Jackson 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 Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Northwest)--Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

9.27% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Northwest)--Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA (15.4k out of 166k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Northwest)--Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA is White, followed by Black 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

86.3% of the population of Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Northwest)--Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA has health coverage, with 49.3% on employee plans, 13.2% on Medicaid, 11.1% on Medicare, 11.6% on non-group plans, and 1.16% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Georgia see 1491 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.067% decrease from the previous year (1492 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1882 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 596 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,491 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Georgia

Primary care physicians in Georgia see an average of 1,491 patients per year. This represents a 0.067% decrease from the previous year (1,492 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.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.6% under 18 years, 20.5% between 18 and 34 years, 39.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.3% were men and 50.7% were women.

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

Uninsured People

13.7%

Uninsured

49.3%

Employer Coverage

13.2%

Medicaid

11.1%

Medicare

11.6%

Non-Group

1.16%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Northwest)--Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA declined by 2.29% from 14% to 13.7%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Northwest)--Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.