River Valley Regional Commission (West Central)--Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties PUMA, GA

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2023 Population

213,564

0.192% 1-year decline

US Senator

Jon Ossoff

Democratic Party

US Senator

Raphael Warnock

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

34.3

0.882% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

18.8%

0.721% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$56,709

4.02% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$180,900

7.94% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

90,491

0.603% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, River Valley Regional Commission (West Central)--Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties PUMA, GA had a population of 214k people with a median age of 34.3 and a median household income of $56,709. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of River Valley Regional Commission (West Central)--Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties PUMA, GA declined from 213,974 to 213,564, a −0.192% decrease and its median household income grew from $54,520 to $56,709, a 4.02% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in River Valley Regional Commission (West Central)--Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties PUMA, GA are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (44.7%), White (Non-Hispanic) (38.1%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (5.18%), Other (Hispanic) (3.08%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.52%).

8.66% of the households in River Valley Regional Commission (West Central)--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.

97.7% of the residents in River Valley Regional Commission (West Central)--Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties PUMA, GA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in River Valley Regional Commission (West Central)--Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties PUMA, GA are Columbus State University (1,724 degrees awarded in 2022), Columbus Technical College (1,538 degrees), and Miller-Motte College-Columbus (139 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in River Valley Regional Commission (West Central)--Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties PUMA, GA was $180,900, and the homeownership rate was 49.9%.

Most people in River Valley Regional Commission (West Central)--Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties PUMA, GA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.5 minutes. The average car ownership in River Valley Regional Commission (West Central)--Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties PUMA, GA was 2 cars per household.

River Valley Regional Commission (West Central)--Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties PUMA, GA borders Lee (East) & Russell Counties--Phenix City & Smiths Station Cities PUMA, AL and River Valley Regional Commission (Outside Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties) PUMA, GA.

United States Alabama Georgia

Population & Diversity

River Valley Regional Commission (West Central)--Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties PUMA, GA is home to a population of 214k people, from which 97.7% are citizens. As of 2023, 5.27% of River Valley Regional Commission (West Central)--Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties PUMA, GA residents were born outside of the country (11.3k people).

In 2023, there were 1.17 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (95.4k people) in River Valley Regional Commission (West Central)--Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties PUMA, GA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 81.5k White (Non-Hispanic) and 11.1k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in River Valley Regional Commission (West Central)--Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties PUMA, GA are Spanish (10,584 households), Korean (801 households), and German (626 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

107,681

Women

50.8%

104,344

Men

49.2%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 212,025 inhabitants, with 49.2% men, and 50.8% women.

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

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Citizenship

97.7%

2023 Citizenship

97.7%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 97.7% of River Valley Regional Commission (West Central)--Muscogee & Chattahoochee 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 River Valley Regional Commission (West Central)--Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties PUMA, GA was 97.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in River Valley Regional Commission (West Central)--Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties PUMA, GA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in River Valley Regional Commission (West Central)--Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties PUMA, GA

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
95.4k ± 1.05k
White (Non-Hispanic)
81.5k ± 713
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
11.1k ± 1.26k

8.66%

Hispanic Population

18.5k people

8.66% of the people in River Valley Regional Commission (West Central)--Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties PUMA, GA are hispanic (18.5k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in River Valley Regional Commission (West Central)--Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties PUMA, GA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
1,607 ± 980 people
India
1,508 ± 950 people
Germany
1,154 ± 832 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of River Valley Regional Commission (West Central)--Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties PUMA, GA was Mexico, the natal country of 1,607 River Valley Regional Commission (West Central)--Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties PUMA, GA residents, followed by India with 1,508 and Germany with 1,154.

Foreign-Born Population

5.27%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

11.3k people

5.18%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

11.1k people

As of 2023, 5.27% of River Valley Regional Commission (West Central)--Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties PUMA, GA residents (11.3k 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 River Valley Regional Commission (West Central)--Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties PUMA, GA was 5.18%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in River Valley Regional Commission (West Central)--Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties PUMA, GA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
10,584 households (5.32%)
Korean
801 households (0.403%)
German
626 households (0.315%)

8.66% of the households in River Valley Regional Commission (West Central)--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%. 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 River Valley Regional Commission (West Central)--Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties PUMA, GA was Spanish. 5.32% of the households in River Valley Regional Commission (West Central)--Muscogee & Chattahoochee 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

Gulf War (2001-)
8,320 ± 878
Vietnam
4,681 ± 547
Gulf War (1990s)
4,566 ± 551

River Valley Regional Commission (West Central)--Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties PUMA, GA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.78 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of River Valley Regional Commission (West Central)--Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties PUMA, GA employs 90.5k people. The largest industries in River Valley Regional Commission (West Central)--Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties PUMA, GA are U. S. Army (8,863 people), Restaurants & Food Services (6,729 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (5,421 people), and the highest paying industries are Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($118,293), Offices of physicians ($100,028), and Car Dealers ($94,552).

Males in River Valley Regional Commission (West Central)--Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties PUMA, GA have an average income that is 1.23 times higher than the average income of females, which is $50,039. The income inequality in River Valley Regional Commission (West Central)--Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties PUMA, GA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.445, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

39,376

Women

45.6%

47,022

Men

54.4%

The workforce of River Valley Regional Commission (West Central)--Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties PUMA, GA in 2020 was 86,398 people, with 45.6% woman, and 54.4% men.

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

With the upper buttons you can see the distribution of the average salary and add a filter by race.

Occupations

90.5k

2022 Value

0.603%

1 Year growth

± 0.603%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in River Valley Regional Commission (West Central)--Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties PUMA, GA grew at a rate of 0.603%, from 89.9k employees to 90.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in River Valley Regional Commission (West Central)--Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties PUMA, GA, are Customer service representatives (3,202 people), Military enlisted tactical operations & air/weapons specialists & crew members (2,863 people), and Military, rank not specified (2,781 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of River Valley Regional Commission (West Central)--Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties PUMA, GA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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

90.5k

2022 Value

0.603%

1 Year growth

± 0.603%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in River Valley Regional Commission (West Central)--Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties PUMA, GA grew at a rate of 0.603%, from 89.9k employees to 90.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in River Valley Regional Commission (West Central)--Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties PUMA, GA, are U. S. Army (8,863 people), Restaurants & Food Services (6,729 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (5,421 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of River Valley Regional Commission (West Central)--Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties PUMA, GA, though some of these residents may live in River Valley Regional Commission (West Central)--Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties PUMA, GA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$43,953

Median earning men ± $1,604

$34,201

Median earning women ± $1,381

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($96,176), Wholesale Trade ($75,821), and Public Administration ($51,250).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Information ($47,685), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($44,100), and Public Administration ($44,080).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

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.

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 River Valley Regional Commission (West Central)--Muscogee & Chattahoochee 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 2022, universities in River Valley Regional Commission (West Central)--Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties PUMA, GA awarded 3,481 degrees. The student population of River Valley Regional Commission (West Central)--Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties PUMA, GA in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 3,993 male students and 7,068 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in River Valley Regional Commission (West Central)--Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties PUMA, GA are White (1,531 and 44.6%), followed by Black or African American (1,407 and 40.9%), Hispanic or Latino (266 and 7.74%), and Two or More Races (94 and 2.74%).

The largest universities in River Valley Regional Commission (West Central)--Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties PUMA, GA by number of degrees awarded are Columbus State University (1,724 and 49.5%), Columbus Technical College (1,538 and 44.2%), and Miller-Motte College-Columbus (139 and 3.99%).

The most popular majors in River Valley Regional Commission (West Central)--Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties PUMA, GA are General Health Services (280 and 8.04%), Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (278 and 7.99%), and Other Mechanic & Repair Technologies (235 and 6.75%).

The median tuition cost in River Valley Regional Commission (West Central)--Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties PUMA, GA for a public four year colleges is $4,371 for in-state students and $15,425 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in River Valley Regional Commission (West Central)--Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties PUMA, GA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 87.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 30.4%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 11,061 (36.1% men and 63.9% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 11,061 students enrolled in River Valley Regional Commission (West Central)--Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties PUMA, GA, 36.1% men and 63.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 4,740 records, of which 71.2% were women and 28.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Psychology
55 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
122 degrees awarded
General Health Services
62 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in River Valley Regional Commission (West Central)--Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties PUMA, GA was General Psychology with 55 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in River Valley Regional Commission (West Central)--Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties PUMA, GA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Columbus State University
1,724 degrees awarded
Columbus Technical College
1,538 degrees awarded
Miller-Motte College-Columbus
139 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Columbus State University with 1,724 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 1,154 men were awarded degrees from institutions in River Valley Regional Commission (West Central)--Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties PUMA, GA, which is 0.496 times less than the 2,327 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,531 degrees mean that there were 1.09 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 1,407 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($4,371) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,380) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($1,465) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2022, 0.733% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.11% 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 River Valley Regional Commission (West Central)--Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties PUMA, GA in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (46.1k), Some college (39.9k), and Bachelors Degree (25.1k).

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.

Housing & Living

The median property value in River Valley Regional Commission (West Central)--Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties PUMA, GA was $180,900 in 2023, which is 0.596 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $167,600 to $180,900, a 7.94% increase. The homeownership rate in River Valley Regional Commission (West Central)--Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties PUMA, GA is 49.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in River Valley Regional Commission (West Central)--Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties PUMA, GA have an average commute time of 19.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in River Valley Regional Commission (West Central)--Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties PUMA, GA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in River Valley Regional Commission (West Central)--Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties PUMA, GA is $56,709. In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in River Valley Regional Commission (West Central)--Muscogee & Chattahoochee 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

$180,900

Median Property Value 2023

±$5,487

$41,173

Median Property Taxes

±$1,701

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 (West Central)--Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties PUMA, GA the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in River Valley Regional Commission (West Central)--Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties PUMA, GA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

49.9%

Homeownership

2023

65.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 49.9% of the housing units in River Valley Regional Commission (West Central)--Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties PUMA, GA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 49.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in River Valley Regional Commission (West Central)--Muscogee & Chattahoochee 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 River Valley Regional Commission (West Central)--Muscogee & Chattahoochee 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 River Valley Regional Commission (West Central)--Muscogee & Chattahoochee 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.

$56,709

Median Household Income

± $1,508

82.5k

Number of Households

± 2,478

In 2023, the median household income of the 82.5k households in River Valley Regional Commission (West Central)--Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties PUMA, GA grew to $56,709 from the previous year's value of $54,520.

The following chart displays the households in River Valley Regional Commission (West Central)--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.

Wage Distribution

0.445

2022 Wage GINI in River Valley Regional Commission (West Central)--Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties PUMA, GA

0.448

2021 Wage GINI in River Valley Regional Commission (West Central)--Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties PUMA, GA

In 2022, the income inequality in River Valley Regional Commission (West Central)--Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties PUMA, GA was 0.445 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.581% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for River Valley Regional Commission (West Central)--Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties PUMA, GA was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in River Valley Regional Commission (West Central)--Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties PUMA, GA in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (75%)
Worked At Home (9.2%)
Carpooled (9.08%)

In 2023, 75% of workers in River Valley Regional Commission (West Central)--Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties PUMA, GA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (9.2%) and those who carpooled to work (9.08%).

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

19.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in River Valley Regional Commission (West Central)--Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties PUMA, GA have a shorter commute time (19.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.05% of the workforce in River Valley Regional Commission (West Central)--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 (West Central)--Muscogee & Chattahoochee 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 River Valley Regional Commission (West Central)--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 (West Central)--Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties PUMA, GA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

18.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in River Valley Regional Commission (West Central)--Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties PUMA, GA (38.3k out of 204k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 6 - 11.

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

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

88.9% of the population of River Valley Regional Commission (West Central)--Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties PUMA, GA has health coverage, with 34.3% on employee plans, 18.6% on Medicaid, 8.28% on Medicare, 18.9% on non-group plans, and 8.84% 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 27.9% under 18 years, 21.6% between 18 and 34 years, 36% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.2% were men and 53.8% were women.

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

Uninsured People

11.1%

Uninsured

34.3%

Employer Coverage

18.6%

Medicaid

8.28%

Medicare

18.9%

Non-Group

8.84%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in River Valley Regional Commission (West Central)--Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties PUMA, GA declined by 6.05% from 11.9% to 11.1%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in River Valley Regional Commission (West Central)--Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties PUMA, GA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.