Richmond County PUMA, GA

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2019 Population

201,852

0.193% 1-year growth

US Senator

Jon Ossoff

Democratic Party

US Senator

Raphael Warnock

Democratic Party

2019 Median Age

34.1

0.59% 1-year increase

2019 Poverty Rate

23%

1.71% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$42,728

5.13% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$108,000

3.15% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

86,442

1.05% 1-year growth

About

In 2019, Richmond County PUMA, GA had a population of 202k people with a median age of 34.1 and a median household income of $42,728. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Richmond County PUMA, GA grew from 201,463 to 201,852, a 0.193% increase and its median household income grew from $40,644 to $42,728, a 5.13% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Richmond County PUMA, GA are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (55.6%), White (Non-Hispanic) (34.5%), White (Hispanic) (2.59%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.15%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.78%). 6.37% of the households in Richmond County PUMA, GA speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

98.2% of the residents in Richmond County PUMA, GA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Central Savannah River Area Regional Commission (East Central)--Richmond County PUMA, GA are Augusta University (2,209 degrees awarded in 2019), Augusta Technical College (2,053 degrees), and Platt College-Miller-Motte Technical-Augusta (270 degrees).

In 2019, the median property value in Richmond County PUMA, GA was $108,000, and the homeownership rate was 52.6%. Most people in Richmond County PUMA, GA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Richmond County PUMA, GA was 2 cars per household.

Richmond County PUMA, GA borders Columbia County PUMA, GA, Central Savannah River Area Regional Commission (West & Outside Richmond & Columbia) PUMA, GA, and Aiken & North Augusta Cities PUMA, SC.

United States Georgia

Diversity

Richmond County PUMA, GA is home to a population of 202k people, from which 98.2% are citizens. As of 2019, 3.75% of Richmond County PUMA, GA residents were born outside of the country (7.57k people).

In 2019, there were 1.61 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (112k people) in Richmond County PUMA, GA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 69.7k White (Non-Hispanic) and 5.23k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common foreign languages spoken in Richmond County PUMA, GA are Spanish (6,283 speakers), German (684 speakers), and Korean (601 speakers).

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Richmond County PUMA, GA

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
112k ± 849
White (Non-Hispanic)
69.7k ± 308
White (Hispanic)
5.23k ± 626

4.92%

Hispanic Population

9.94k people

4.92% of the people in Richmond County PUMA, GA are hispanic (9.94k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Richmond County PUMA, GA as a share of the total population.

Non-English Speakers

Most Common Languages

Spanish
6,283 speakers (3.34%)
German
684 speakers (0.364%)
Korean
601 speakers (0.32%)

6.37% of Richmond County PUMA, GA citizens are speakers of a non-English language, which is lower than the national average of 22%.

In 2019, the most common non-English language spoken in Richmond County PUMA, GA was Spanish. 3.34% of the overall population of Richmond County PUMA, GA are native Spanish speakers. 0.364% speak German and 0.32% speak Korean, the next two most common languages.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

3.75%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

7.57k people

3.66%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

7.37k people

As of 2019, 3.75% of Richmond County PUMA, GA residents (7.57k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Richmond County PUMA, GA was 3.66%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.2

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 3.3

In 2019, the median age of all people in Richmond County PUMA, GA was 34.1. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 34, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 43. But people in Richmond County PUMA, GA are getting getting older. In 2018, the average age of all Richmond County PUMA, GA residents was 34.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Korea
804 ± 695 people
Mexico
760 ± 676 people
Philippines
719 ± 657 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Richmond County PUMA, GA was Korea, the natal country of 804 Richmond County PUMA, GA residents, followed by Mexico with 760 and Philippines with 719.

Citizenship

98.2%

2019 Citizenship

98.3%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 98.2% of Richmond County PUMA, GA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Richmond County PUMA, GA was 98.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
5,103 ± 476
Gulf War (2001-)
4,862 ± 530
Gulf War (1990s)
3,527 ± 393

Richmond County PUMA, GA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.05 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Georgia. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

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This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Georgia, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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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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Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Georgia. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Georgia across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in Richmond County PUMA, GA is $42,728. In 2019, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Richmond County PUMA, GA was Fulton County (Northeast)Johns Creek City PUMA, GA with a value of $150,149, followed by Cobb County (Northeast) PUMA, GA and Fulton County (Northwest)Roswell City PUMA, GA, with respective values of $120,797 and $117,653.

Males in Richmond County PUMA, GA have an average income that is 1.28 times higher than the average income of females, which is $37,288. The income inequality in Richmond County PUMA, GA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.44, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Richmond County PUMA, GA employs 86.4k people. The largest industries in Richmond County PUMA, GA are Restaurants & Food Services (7,207 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (6,455 people), and U. S. Army (4,812 people), and the highest paying industries are Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($103,858), Household appliance manufacturing ($76,258), and Legal services ($73,136).

Wages

Median Household Income

$42,728

2019 value

± $1,271

5.13%

1 Year Growth

± 3.72%

Households in Richmond County PUMA, GA have a median annual income of $42,728, which is less than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $40,644 in 2018, which represents a 5.13% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Richmond County PUMA, GA compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

$47,908

Average Male Salary in Richmond County PUMA, GA

± $6,699

$37,288

Average Female Salary in Richmond County PUMA, GA

± $4,115

In 2019, full-time male employees in Richmond County PUMA, GA made 1.28 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Richmond County PUMA, GA by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Richmond County PUMA, GA

Asian
$47,492 ± $28,556
Two or More Races
$46,573 ± $53,588
White
$43,887 ± $6,735

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Richmond County PUMA, GA workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.02 times more than Two or More Races workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Richmond County PUMA, GA.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Richmond County PUMA, GA by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

0.44

2019 Wage GINI in Richmond County PUMA, GA

0.438

2018 Wage GINI in Richmond County PUMA, GA

In 2019, the income inequality in Richmond County PUMA, GA was 0.44 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.287% growth from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Richmond County PUMA, GA was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Richmond County PUMA, GA in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Richmond County PUMA, GA across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2019, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Richmond County PUMA, GA was Fulton County (Northeast)Johns Creek City PUMA, GA with a value of $150,149, followed by Cobb County (Northeast) PUMA, GA and Fulton County (Northwest)Roswell City PUMA, GA, with respective values of $120,797 and $117,653.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Richmond County PUMA, GA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Gender

N/A N/A

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

23% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Richmond County PUMA, GA (44.2k out of 192k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are N/A N/A, followed by N/A N/A and then N/A N/A.

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.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

Black
30,442 ± 1,471
White
11,473 ± 873
Hispanic
2,401 ± 401

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

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

86.4k

2019 Value

1.05%

1 Year growth

± 1.05%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Richmond County PUMA, GA grew at a rate of 1.05%, from 85.5k employees to 86.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Richmond County PUMA, GA, are Cashiers (2,775 people), Retail salespersons (2,579 people), and Customer service representatives (2,518 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Richmond County PUMA, GA.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Richmond County PUMA, GA, by number of employees, are Cashiers (2,775 people), Retail salespersons (2,579 people), and Customer service representatives (2,518 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, Richmond County PUMA, GA has an unusually high number of residents working as Military enlisted tactical operations & air/weapons specialists & crew members (16.9 times higher than expected), Communications equipment operators, all other (14 times), and Firstline enlisted military supervisors (12.4 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Richmond County PUMA, GA, by average salary, are Physicians ($156,230), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers ($144,177), and Civil engineers ($120,526).

Industries

Employment by Industries

86.4k

2019 Value

1.05%

1 Year growth

± 1.05%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Richmond County PUMA, GA grew at a rate of 1.05%, from 85.5k employees to 86.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Richmond County PUMA, GA, are Restaurants & Food Services (7,207 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (6,455 people), and U. S. Army (4,812 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Richmond County PUMA, GA, though some of these residents may live in Richmond County PUMA, GA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Richmond County PUMA, GA, by number of employees, are Restaurants & Food Services (7,207 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (6,455 people), and U. S. Army (4,812 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, Richmond County PUMA, GA has an unusually high number of U. S. Army (22.8 times higher than expected), Other transportation equipment manufacturing (17.9 times), and Clay building material & refractories manufacturing (16.9 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Richmond County PUMA, GA, by average salary, are Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($103,858), Household appliance manufacturing ($76,258), and Legal services ($73,136).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Georgia to other states, or from other states to Georgia.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2018, the top outbound Georgia product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $64B, followed by Mixed freight ($52.9B) and Electronics ($50.2B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Georgia products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$573B

2018 Value in Georgia

$1.16T

Projected 2045 Value in Georgia

103% growth

In 2018, total outbound Georgia trade was $573B. This is expected to increase 103% to $1.16T by 2045.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Georgia trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Georgia to other states, or from other states to Georgia.

Most Common Trade Partners

Florida
$44.2B
South Carolina
$27.4B
Alabama
$27.4B

In 2018, the top outbound Georgia domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Florida with $44.2B, followed by South Carolina with $27.4B and Alabama and $27.4B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Georgia shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Georgia went to Donald J. Trump with 50.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (45.6%), followed by Gary Johnson (3.05%). The most partisan county was Glascock County, GA with 88.8% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

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 Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Richmond County PUMA, GA. Showing the available data for Georgia.

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2016 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (50.8%)
Republican Party
Hillary Rodham Clinton (45.6%)
Democratic Party
Gary Johnson (3.05%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Georgia went to Donald J. Trump with 50.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (45.6%), followed by Gary Johnson (3.05%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Georgia for each registered party from 1976 to 2016.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

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Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for Georgia

50.8% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in Georgia

Glascock County, GA
88.8% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Brantley County, GA
88.4% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Banks County, GA
87.9% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2016 presidential election, the most partisan county in Georgia was Glascock County, GA with 88.8% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in Georgia colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Georgia

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Jon Ossoff

Senator from Georgia

Assumed office on January 20, 2021

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 Johnny Isakson's resignation.

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 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 2019, universities in Central Savannah River Area Regional Commission (East Central)--Richmond County PUMA, GA awarded 4,593 degrees. The student population of Central Savannah River Area Regional Commission (East Central)--Richmond County PUMA, GA is skewed towards women, with 5,313 male students and 8,676 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Central Savannah River Area Regional Commission (East Central)--Richmond County PUMA, GA are White (2,229 and 48.9%), followed by Black or African American (1,607 and 35.3%), Hispanic or Latino (265 and 5.82%), and Asian (203 and 4.45%).

The largest universities in Central Savannah River Area Regional Commission (East Central)--Richmond County PUMA, GA by number of degrees awarded are Augusta University (2,209 and 48.1%), Augusta Technical College (2,053 and 44.7%), and Platt College-Miller-Motte Technical-Augusta (270 and 5.88%).

The most popular majors in Central Savannah River Area Regional Commission (East Central)--Richmond County PUMA, GA are Registered Nursing (356 and 7.75%), Computer & Information Systems Security (247 and 5.38%), and Medicine (246 and 5.36%).

The median tuition costs in Central Savannah River Area Regional Commission (East Central)--Richmond County PUMA, GA are $14,206 for private four year colleges, and $6,892 and $22,270 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

Computer & Information Systems Security
150 degree-majorss awarded
Welding Technology
127 degree-majorss awarded
Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor
126 degree-majorss awarded

In 2019, the most common concentation for < 1 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Central Savannah River Area Regional Commission (East Central)--Richmond County PUMA, GA was Computer & Information Systems Security with 150 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a < 1 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Central Savannah River Area Regional Commission (East Central)--Richmond County PUMA, GA according to their major.

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Augusta University
2,209 degrees awarded
Augusta Technical College
2,053 degrees awarded
Platt College-Miller-Motte Technical-Augusta
270 degrees awarded

$6,892

Median In-State Public

$14,206

Median Private

In 2019, the Central Savannah River Area Regional Commission (East Central)--Richmond County PUMA, GA institution with the largest number of graduating students was Augusta University with 2,209 degrees awarded.

Student Gender for Common Institutions

1,920

Degrees Awarded to Men

2,673

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2019, 1,920 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Central Savannah River Area Regional Commission (East Central)--Richmond County PUMA, GA, which is 0.718 times less than the 2,673 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the gender disparity between the institutions in Central Savannah River Area Regional Commission (East Central)--Richmond County PUMA, GA by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
2,229 degrees awarded
Black or African American
1,607 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
265 degrees awarded

In 2019 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Central Savannah River Area Regional Commission (East Central)--Richmond County PUMA, GA was White students. These 2,229 degrees mean that there were 1.39 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 1,607 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Richmond County PUMA, GA was $108,000 in 2019, which is 0.449 times smaller than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $104,700 to $108,000, a 3.15% increase. The homeownership rate in Richmond County PUMA, GA is 52.6%, which is lower than the national average of 64.1%. People in Richmond County PUMA, GA have an average commute time of 20.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Richmond County PUMA, GA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$108,000

2019 Median

± $3,005

$104,700

2018 Median

± $3,152

In 2019, the median property value in Richmond County PUMA, GA grew to to $108,000 from the previous year's value of $104,700.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Richmond County PUMA, GA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Richmond County PUMA, GA the largest share of households have a property value in the $100k - $125k range.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$42,728

Median Household Income

± $1,271

71.4k

Number of Households

± 1,972

In 2019, the median household income of the 71.4k households in Richmond County PUMA, GA grew to $42,728 from the previous year's value of $40,644.

The following chart displays the households in Richmond County 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 < $10k range.

Property Taxes

< $800

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Richmond County PUMA, GA distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Richmond County PUMA, GA the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

Rent vs Own

52.6%

2019 Homeownership

53.3%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 52.6% of the housing units in Richmond County PUMA, GA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 53.3%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is lower than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Richmond County PUMA, GA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

20.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Richmond County PUMA, GA have a shorter commute time (20.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.5 minutes). Additionally, 1.5% of the workforce in Richmond County PUMA, GA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (79.6%)
Carpooled (9.39%)
Walked (3.09%)

In 2019, 79.6% of workers in Richmond County PUMA, GA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.39%) and those who walked to work (3.09%).

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.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Health

87% of the population of Richmond County PUMA, GA has health coverage, with 35.4% on employee plans, 21.3% on Medicaid, 8.62% on Medicare, 16.3% on non-group plans, and 5.33% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Georgia was $6,587 in 2014. This is a 5.41% increase from the previous year ($6,249).

Primary care physicians in Georgia see 1508 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.31% decrease from the previous year (1528 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1921 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 691 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Telfair County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (25.8%). Additionally, Candler County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (53.7%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,508 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Georgia

Primary care physicians in Georgia see an average of 1,508 patients per year. This represents a 1.31% decrease from the previous year (1,528 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.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

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

$6,587

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Georgia

$4,406

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$5,199

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$10,429

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Georgia (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 5.41%, from $6,249 to $6,587.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

13%

Uninsured

35.4%

Employer Coverage

21.3%

Medicaid

8.62%

Medicare

16.3%

Non-Group

5.33%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Richmond County PUMA, GA declined by 4.52% from 13.6% to 13%.

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