Peach County, GA

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    2024 Population
    28,560
    US Senator
    Jon Ossoff
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Raphael Warnock
    Democratic Party
    2024 Median Age
    38.5
    1.85% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    17.3%
    2.33% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $71,293
    4.28% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $207,800
    11.7% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    13,199
    5.5% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Peach County, 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.

    97.2% of the residents in Peach County, GA are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Peach County, GA are Fort Valley State University (440 degrees awarded in 2024).

    In 2024, the median property value in Peach County, GA was $207,800, and the homeownership rate was 69.6%.

    Most people in Peach County, GA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Peach County, GA was 2 cars per household.

    Population & Diversity

    Peach County, GA is home to a population of 28.6k people, from which 97.2% are citizens. As of 2024, 4.68% of Peach County, GA residents were born outside of the country (1.34k people).

    In 2024, there were 1.04 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (12.3k people) in Peach County, GA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 11.8k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.42k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Citizenship

    97.2%
    2024 Citizenship
    97.2%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 97.2% of Peach County, GA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Peach County, GA was 97.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Peach County, GA
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      12.3k ± 109
    2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      11.8k ± 386
    3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      1.42k ± 392
    9.36%
    Hispanic Population
    2.67k people

    In 2024, there were 1.04 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (12.3k people) in Peach County, GA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 11.8k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.42k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    9.36% of the people in Peach County, GA are hispanic (2.67k people).

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

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Georgia.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      232,075 ± 11,701 people
    2. India
      112,556 ± 8,194 people
    3. Jamaica
      54,537 ± 5,719 people

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

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    Foreign-Born Population

    4.68%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    1.34k people
    4.66%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    1.32k people

    As of 2024, 4.68% of Peach County, GA residents (1.34k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Peach County, GA was 4.66%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Gulf War (2001-)
      999 ± 449
    2. Vietnam
      463 ± 117
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      456 ± 233

    Peach County, GA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 2.16 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    87.9% of the population of Peach County, GA has health coverage, with 41.3% on employee plans, 15.7% on Medicaid, 12% on Medicare, 16.1% on non-group plans, and 2.69% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Peach County, GA see 4,736 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (4,736 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2040 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 739 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.8% were men and 51.2% were women.

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

    4,736 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Peach County, GA

    Primary care physicians in Peach County, GA see an average of 4,736 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (4,736 patients).

    The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Peach County, GA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.6% under 18 years, 22.7% between 18 and 34 years, 37% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.7% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.8% were men and 51.2% were women.

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    Uninsured People

    12.1%
    Uninsured
    41.3%
    Employer Coverage
    15.7%
    Medicaid
    12%
    Medicare
    16.1%
    Non-Group
    2.69%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Peach County, GA grew by 8.47% from 11.2% to 12.1%.

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

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    Health Outcomes

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    In 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 5.52 in Peach County, GA.

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    Health Behaviors

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    In 2025, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 42.7% in Peach County, GA.

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    Clinical Care

    Indicator

    In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 15.5% in Peach County, GA.

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    Economy

    The economy of Peach County, GA employs 13.2k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Peach County, GA were Health Care & Social Assistance (1,833 people), Retail Trade (1,453 people), and Public Administration (1,260 people), and the highest paying industries were Public Administration ($83,488), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($64,688), and Utilities ($61,061).

    Occupations

    13.2k
    2024 Value
    ± 952
    5.5%
    1 Year growth
    ± 10%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Peach County, GA grew at a rate of 5.5%, from 12.5k employees to 13.2k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Peach County, GA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,578 people), Material Moving Occupations (1,200 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (1,168 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Peach County, GA.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Employment by Industries

    13.2k
    2024 Value
    ± 952
    5.5%
    1 Year growth
    ± 10%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Peach County, GA grew at a rate of 5.5%, from 12.5k employees to 13.2k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Peach County, GA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,833 people), Retail Trade (1,453 people), and Public Administration (1,260 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Peach County, GA, though some of these residents may live in Peach County, GA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $46,684
    Median earning men ± $5,140
    $35,663
    Median earning women ± $4,926

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($87,778), Information ($70,568), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($59,417).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($70,714), Manufacturing ($53,125), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($49,350).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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

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

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

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 47
      Retail Trade
    2. 38
      Retail Trade
    3. 31
      Construction

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $122k
      Manufacturing
    2. $44.2k
      Retail Trade
    3. $40k
      Construction

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    Civics

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

    Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock are the senators currently representing the state of Georgia. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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

    US Senators from Georgia

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    Jon Ossoff
    Senator from Georgia2
    Assumed office on January 20, 2021
    Inauguration delayed as incumbent senator David Perdue's term expired on January 3, 2021, two days prior to the runoff election.
    Raphael Warnock
    Senator from Georgia3
    Assumed office on January 20, 2021
    Elected to the seat to succeed Kelly Loeffler, who had been appointed to the seat following the resignation of Johnny Isakson.

    Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock are the senators currently representing Georgia.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Peach County, GA awarded 440 degrees. The student population of Peach County, GA in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 942 male students and 1,955 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Peach County, GA are Black or African American (386 and 90.4%), White (24 and 5.62%), Two or More Races (8 and 1.87%), and Hispanic or Latino (7 and 1.64%).

    The largest universities in Peach County, GA by number of degrees awarded are Fort Valley State University (440 and 100%).

    The most popular majors in Peach County, GA are General Psychology (55 and 12.5%), General Biological Sciences (46 and 10.5%), and Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (37 and 8.41%).

    The median tuition cost for a public four year colleges is $4,176 for in-state students and $15,528 for out-of-state students.

    Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

    University
    Measure

    In 2024 in Peach County, GA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 65.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 22.8%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 2,897 (32.5% men and 67.5% women).

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    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    Universities

    In 2024 there were 2,897 students enrolled in Peach County, GA, 32.5% men and 67.5% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 2,620 records, of which 67.8% were women and 32.2% men.

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    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. 55 degrees awarded
    2. 46 degrees awarded
    3. 37 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Peach County, GA was General Psychology with 55 degrees awarded.

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

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    440 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Fort Valley State University with 440 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    University

    In 2024, 134 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Peach County, GA, which is 0.438 times less than the 306 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Black or African American students. These 386 degrees mean that there were 16.1 times more degrees awarded to Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 24 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Average Net Price by Sector

    Universities

    Public, 4-year or above ($4,176) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Public, 4-year or above ($1,350) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Public, 4-year or above ($1,500) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Peach County, GA was $207,800 in 2024, which is 0.625 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $186,100 to $207,800, a 11.7% increase. The homeownership rate in Peach County, GA is 69.6%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Peach County, GA have an average commute time of 24.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Peach County, GA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    In 2025, 13.2% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Peach County, GA. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 4.18%.

    Property

    $207,800
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$12,025
    $7,372
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$746

    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 Peach County, GA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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    Rent vs Own

    69.6%
    Homeownership
    2024
    68.1%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 69.6% of the housing units in Peach County, GA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 70.5%.

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    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $71,293
    Median Household Income
    ± $7,835
    10.6k
    Number of Households
    ± 877

    In 2024, the median household income of the 10.6k households in Peach County, GA grew to $71,293 from the previous year's value of $68,365.

    The following chart displays the households in Peach County, GA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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    Wage Distribution

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

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

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    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (75.4%)
    2. Worked At Home (12.1%)
    3. Carpooled (9.39%)

    In 2024, 75.4% of workers in Peach County, GA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (12.1%) and those who carpooled to work (9.39%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    24.5 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Peach County, GA have a shorter commute time (24.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.78% of the workforce in Peach County, GA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

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

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    Severe Housing Problems

    In 2025, 13.2% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Peach County, GA. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 4.18%.

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    Poverty & Diversity

    17.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Peach County, GA (4.69k out of 27.1k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 55 - 64.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Peach County, GA is Black, followed by White and Hispanic.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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    Children in Poverty

    In 2025, 25.3% of the children was living in poverty in Peach County, GA. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 9.7%.

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    Crimes & Accidents

    Indicator

    In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 515 in Peach County, GA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 125% per 100,000 population.

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