River Valley Regional Commission (Outside Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties) PUMA, GA

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    2024 Population
    151,895
    US Senator
    Jon Ossoff
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Raphael Warnock
    Democratic Party
    2024 Median Age
    42.4
    0.713% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    19.8%
    3.62% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $53,325
    2.95% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $160,900
    4.55% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    58,395
    1.7% 1-year growth

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    5.4% of the households in River Valley Regional Commission (Outside Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties) PUMA, GA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    98.3% of the residents in River Valley Regional Commission (Outside Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties) PUMA, GA are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in River Valley Regional Commission (Outside Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties) PUMA, GA are South Georgia Technical College (1,477 degrees awarded in 2024), Georgia Southwestern State University (737 degrees), and Andrew College (68 degrees).

    In 2024, the median property value in River Valley Regional Commission (Outside Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties) PUMA, GA was $160,900, and the homeownership rate was 69.1%.

    Most people in River Valley Regional Commission (Outside Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties) PUMA, GA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25 minutes. The average car ownership in River Valley Regional Commission (Outside Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties) PUMA, GA was 2 cars per household.

    River Valley Regional Commission (Outside Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties) PUMA, GA borders Tallapoosa, Chambers, Macon, Coosa & Bullock Counties PUMA, AL, Lee (East) & Russell Counties--Phenix City & Smiths Station Cities PUMA, AL, Houston, Geneva & Henry Counties--Dothan City PUMA, AL, Covington, Pike, Barbour, Butler & Crenshaw Counties PUMA, AL, Three Rivers Regional Commission (Southwest)--Troup, Meriwether & Heard Counties PUMA, GA, Three Rivers Regional Commission (East) PUMA, GA, Middle Georgia Regional Commission (North & Outside Bibb County) PUMA, GA, Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission (North & West) PUMA, GA, Middle Georgia Regional Commission (South)--Houston & Pulaski Counties PUMA, GA, River Valley Regional Commission (West Central)--Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties PUMA, GA, Southwest Georgia Regional Commission (West & Central) PUMA, GA, Southwest Georgia Regional Commission (North Central)--Dougherty & Lee Counties PUMA, GA, Southwest Georgia Regional Commission (East)--Colquitt, Thomas & Worth Counties PUMA, GA, and Southern Georgia Regional Commission (West) PUMA, GA.

    Population & Diversity

    River Valley Regional Commission (Outside Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties) PUMA, GA is home to a population of 152k people, from which 98.3% are citizens. As of 2024, 2.99% of River Valley Regional Commission (Outside Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties) PUMA, GA residents were born outside of the country (4.54k people).

    In 2024, there were 1.25 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (76.6k people) in River Valley Regional Commission (Outside Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties) PUMA, GA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 61.5k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 4.11k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in River Valley Regional Commission (Outside Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties) PUMA, GA are Spanish (5,820 households), Tagalog (Incl. Filipino) (249 households), and German (246 households).

    Residents by Gender and Age

    RACE/ETHNICITY
    76,599
    Women
    50.4%
    75,348
    Men
    49.6%

    The resident population of United States in 2024 was 151,947 inhabitants, with 49.6% men, and 50.4% women.

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    Citizenship

    98.3%
    2024 Citizenship
    98.1%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 98.3% of River Valley Regional Commission (Outside Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties) PUMA, GA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in River Valley Regional Commission (Outside Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties) PUMA, GA was 98.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in River Valley Regional Commission (Outside Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties) PUMA, GA
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      76.6k ± 556
    2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      61.5k ± 732
    3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      4.11k ± 614
    4.71%
    Hispanic Population
    7.16k people

    In 2024, there were 1.25 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (76.6k people) in River Valley Regional Commission (Outside Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties) PUMA, GA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 61.5k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 4.11k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    4.71% of the people in River Valley Regional Commission (Outside Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties) PUMA, GA are hispanic (7.16k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in River Valley Regional Commission (Outside Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties) PUMA, GA as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      1,449 ± 930 people
    2. Guatemala
      552 ± 576 people
    3. Philippines
      448 ± 519 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of River Valley Regional Commission (Outside Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties) PUMA, GA was Mexico, the natal country of 1,449 River Valley Regional Commission (Outside Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties) PUMA, GA residents, followed by Guatemala with 552 and Philippines with 448.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    2.99%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    4.54k people
    2.79%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    4.23k people

    As of 2024, 2.99% of River Valley Regional Commission (Outside Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties) PUMA, GA residents (4.54k 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 River Valley Regional Commission (Outside Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties) PUMA, GA was 2.79%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Non-English Households

    Most Common Non-English Languages
    1. Spanish
      5,820 households (4.03%)
    2. Tagalog (Incl. Filipino)
      249 households (0.173%)
    3. German
      246 households (0.17%)

    5.4% of the households in River Valley Regional Commission (Outside Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties) PUMA, GA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22.3%. 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 2024, the most common non-English language spoken in households in River Valley Regional Commission (Outside Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties) PUMA, GA was Spanish. 4.03% of the households in River Valley Regional Commission (Outside Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties) PUMA, GA reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

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    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      3,075 ± 362
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      2,816 ± 416
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      1,807 ± 379

    River Valley Regional Commission (Outside Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties) PUMA, GA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.09 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    87.3% of the population of River Valley Regional Commission (Outside Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties) PUMA, GA has health coverage, with 35.7% on employee plans, 21.7% on Medicaid, 13.6% on Medicare, 13.7% on non-group plans, and 2.67% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Alabama see 1,571 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,571 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2016 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 684 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.6% were men and 52.4% were women.

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

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    1,571 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Alabama

    Primary care physicians in Alabama see an average of 1,571 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,571 patients).

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.9% under 18 years, 18.8% between 18 and 34 years, 38% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.3% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.6% were men and 52.4% were women.

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    Uninsured People

    12.7%
    Uninsured
    35.7%
    Employer Coverage
    21.7%
    Medicaid
    13.6%
    Medicare
    13.7%
    Non-Group
    2.67%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in River Valley Regional Commission (Outside Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties) PUMA, GA declined by 2.09% from 12.9% to 12.7%.

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    Economy

    The economy of River Valley Regional Commission (Outside Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties) PUMA, GA employs 58.4k people. In 2024, the largest industries in River Valley Regional Commission (Outside Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties) PUMA, GA were Elementary & secondary schools (4,878 people), Construction (3,989 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,460 people), and the highest paying industries were Public finance activities ($216,092), Beauty salons ($139,936), and Nondepository credit & related activities ($130,413).

    Males in River Valley Regional Commission (Outside Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties) PUMA, GA have an average income that is 1.26 times higher than the average income of females, which is $51,586. The income inequality in River Valley Regional Commission (Outside Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties) PUMA, GA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.441, which is lower than than the national average.

    Workforce Diversity

    Measure
    RACE/ETHNICITY
    27,959
    Women
    47.9%
    30,436
    Men
    52.1%

    The workforce of River Valley Regional Commission (Outside Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties) PUMA, GA in 2024 was 58,395 people, with 47.9% woman, and 52.1% men.

    The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in River Valley Regional Commission (Outside Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties) PUMA, GA.

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    Occupations

    58.4k
    2024 Value
    1.7%
    1 Year growth
    ± 1.7%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in River Valley Regional Commission (Outside Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties) PUMA, GA grew at a rate of 1.7%, from 57.4k employees to 58.4k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in River Valley Regional Commission (Outside Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties) PUMA, GA, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,067 people), Other managers (1,674 people), and Laborers & freight, stock, & material movers, hand (1,535 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of River Valley Regional Commission (Outside Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties) PUMA, GA.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Employment by Industries

    58.4k
    2024 Value
    1.7%
    1 Year growth
    ± 1.7%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in River Valley Regional Commission (Outside Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties) PUMA, GA grew at a rate of 1.7%, from 57.4k employees to 58.4k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in River Valley Regional Commission (Outside Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties) PUMA, GA, are Elementary & secondary schools (4,878 people), Construction (3,989 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,460 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of River Valley Regional Commission (Outside Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties) PUMA, GA, though some of these residents may live in River Valley Regional Commission (Outside Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties) PUMA, 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

    $44,237
    Median earning men ± $2,175
    $33,491
    Median earning women ± $1,720

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($62,042), Information ($61,234), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($60,096).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Wholesale Trade ($48,750), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($48,587), and Information ($40,891).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    2.1%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 2.13M people employed in Alabama. This represents a 2.1% 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 11.2%.

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

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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 River Valley Regional Commission (Outside Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties) PUMA, GA awarded 2,282 degrees. The student population of River Valley Regional Commission (Outside Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties) PUMA, GA in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 2,426 male students and 3,565 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in River Valley Regional Commission (Outside Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties) PUMA, GA are White (1,091 and 48.4%), Black or African American (916 and 40.7%), Hispanic or Latino (133 and 5.91%), and Two or More Races (60 and 2.66%).

    The largest universities in River Valley Regional Commission (Outside Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties) PUMA, GA by number of degrees awarded are South Georgia Technical College (1,477 and 64.7%), Georgia Southwestern State University (737 and 32.3%), and Andrew College (68 and 2.98%).

    The most popular majors in River Valley Regional Commission (Outside Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties) PUMA, GA are Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor (189 and 8.28%), Teacher Education & Professional Development (153 and 6.7%), and General Business Administration & Management (137 and 6%).

    The median tuition costs are $19,604 for private four year colleges, and $4,176 and $15,528 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

    Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

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    Measure

    In 2024 in River Valley Regional Commission (Outside Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties) PUMA, GA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 63.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 32.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 5,991 (40.5% men and 59.5% women).

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    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    Universities

    In 2024 there were 5,991 students enrolled in River Valley Regional Commission (Outside Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties) PUMA, GA, 40.5% men and 59.5% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,800 records, of which 60.7% were women and 39.3% men.

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    Concentrations

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years recipients in River Valley Regional Commission (Outside Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties) PUMA, GA was Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor with 189 degrees awarded.

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    1. 1,477 degrees awarded
    2. 737 degrees awarded
    3. 68 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was South Georgia Technical College with 1,477 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    University

    In 2024, 1,059 men were awarded degrees from institutions in River Valley Regional Commission (Outside Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties) PUMA, GA, which is 0.866 times less than the 1,223 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,091 degrees mean that there were 1.19 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 916 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Average Net Price by Sector

    Universities

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($19,604) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Public, 4-year or above ($1,044) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Private not-for-profit, 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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    Educational Pyramid

    Measure

    In 2024, 0.683% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.01% of women were in the same situation.

    This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

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    Educational Attainment

    Race

    The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of River Valley Regional Commission (Outside Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties) PUMA, GA in 2024 were High School or Equivalent (42.9k), Some college (27.2k), and Secondary Education (21.1k).

    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.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in River Valley Regional Commission (Outside Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties) PUMA, GA was $160,900 in 2024, which is 0.484 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $153,900 to $160,900, a 4.55% increase. The homeownership rate in River Valley Regional Commission (Outside Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties) PUMA, GA is 69.1%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in River Valley Regional Commission (Outside Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties) PUMA, GA have an average commute time of 25 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in River Valley Regional Commission (Outside Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties) PUMA, GA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Property

    $160,900
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$6,255
    $40,099
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$1,487

    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 River Valley Regional Commission (Outside Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties) PUMA, GA the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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    Rent vs Own

    69.1%
    Homeownership
    2024
    61.7%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 69.1% of the housing units in River Valley Regional Commission (Outside Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties) PUMA, GA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 68%.

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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.
    $53,325
    Median Household Income
    ± $2,530
    58k
    Number of Households
    ± 1,847

    In 2024, the median household income of the 58k households in River Valley Regional Commission (Outside Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties) PUMA, GA grew to $53,325 from the previous year's value of $51,798.

    The following chart displays the households in River Valley Regional Commission (Outside Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties) PUMA, GA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    0.441
    2024 Wage GINI in River Valley Regional Commission (Outside Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties) PUMA, GA
    0.446
    2023 Wage GINI in River Valley Regional Commission (Outside Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties) PUMA, GA

    In 2024, the income inequality in River Valley Regional Commission (Outside Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties) PUMA, GA was 0.441 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.27% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for River Valley Regional Commission (Outside Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties) PUMA, GA was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in River Valley Regional Commission (Outside Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties) PUMA, GA in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in River Valley Regional Commission (Outside Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties) PUMA, GA across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (78.6%)
    2. Carpooled (9.79%)
    3. Worked At Home (7.71%)

    In 2024, 78.6% of workers in River Valley Regional Commission (Outside Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties) PUMA, GA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.79%) and those who worked at home (7.71%).

    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

    25 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in River Valley Regional Commission (Outside Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties) PUMA, GA have a shorter commute time (25 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.26% of the workforce in River Valley Regional Commission (Outside Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties) PUMA, GA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

    The chart below shows how the median household income in River Valley Regional Commission (Outside Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties) PUMA, GA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in River Valley Regional Commission (Outside Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties) PUMA, GA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in River Valley Regional Commission (Outside Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties) PUMA, GA have 2 cars.

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    Poverty & Diversity

    19.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in River Valley Regional Commission (Outside Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties) PUMA, GA (28.4k out of 143k 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 35 - 44, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 55 - 64.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in River Valley Regional Commission (Outside Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties) PUMA, GA is Black, followed by White and Hispanic.

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

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