Sasser, GA

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2023 Population

267

22.6% 1-year decline

US Senator

Jon Ossoff

Democratic Party

US Senator

Raphael Warnock

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

52.3

9.64% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

15.4%

20.4% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$27,169

0.995% 1-year decline

2023 Median Property Value

$106,700

3.89% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

122

22.3% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Sasser, GA had a population of 267 people with a median age of 52.3 and a median household income of $27,169. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Sasser, GA declined from 345 to 267, a −22.6% decrease and its median household income declined from $27,442 to $27,169, a −0.995% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Sasser, GA are White (Non-Hispanic) (58.1%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (40.1%), Other (Non-Hispanic) (1.5%), Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander (Non-Hispanic) (0.375%), and White (Hispanic) (0%).

None of the households in Sasser, 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.

99.6% of the residents in Sasser, GA are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in Sasser, GA was $106,700, and the homeownership rate was 76.3%.

Most people in Sasser, GA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 15 minutes. The average car ownership in Sasser, GA was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Sasser, GA is home to a population of 267 people, from which 99.6% are citizens. As of 2023, 5.99% of Sasser, GA residents were born outside of the country (16 people).

In 2023, there were 1.45 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (155 people) in Sasser, GA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 107 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 4 Other (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.6%

2023 Citizenship

99.1%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 99.6% of Sasser, GA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Sasser, GA was 99.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Sasser, GA

White (Non-Hispanic)
155 ± 83
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
107 ± 63
Other (Non-Hispanic)
4 ± 6

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

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Georgia.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
222,301 ± 11,455 people
India
103,637 ± 7,865 people
Jamaica
49,864 ± 5,470 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Georgia was Mexico, the natal country of 222,301 Georgia residents, followed by India with 103,637 and Jamaica with 49,864.

Foreign-Born Population

5.99%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

16 people

6.38%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

22 people

As of 2023, 5.99% of Sasser, GA residents (16 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 Sasser, GA was 6.38%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Korea
33 ± 48
Vietnam
4 ± 21
Gulf War (2001-)
2 ± 14

Sasser, GA has a large population of military personnel who served in Korea, 8.25 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Sasser, GA employs 122 people. The largest industries in Sasser, GA are Retail Trade (44 people), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (16 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (12 people), and the highest paying industries are Construction ($56,250), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($36,250), and Health Care & Social Assistance ($33,750).

Males in Georgia have an average income that is 1.35 times higher than the average income of females, which is $58,988. The income inequality in Georgia (measured using the Gini index) is 0.474, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

122

2023 Value

± 96

−22.3%

1 Year decline

± 131%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Sasser, GA declined at a rate of −22.3%, from 157 employees to 122 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Sasser, GA, are Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance Occupations (41 people), Sales & Related Occupations (14 people), and Production Occupations (13 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Sasser, GA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Georgia (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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

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Industries

Employment by Industries

122

2023 Value

± 96

−22.3%

1 Year decline

± 131%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Sasser, GA declined at a rate of −22.3%, from 157 employees to 122 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Sasser, GA, are Retail Trade (44 people), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (16 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (12 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Sasser, GA, though some of these residents may live in Sasser, GA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$2,499

Median earning men ± $N/A

$19,464

Median earning women ± $4,830

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($86,250), Construction ($56,250), and Retail Trade ($2,499).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($31,250), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($22,500), and Retail Trade ($21,875).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.94%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

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

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

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

Civics

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

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

Georgia is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

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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

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

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

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 1.08% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.03% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (2.33M), Some college (1.78M), and Bachelors Degree (1.56M).

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 Sasser, GA was $106,700 in 2023, which is 0.352 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $102,700 to $106,700, a 3.89% increase. The homeownership rate in Sasser, GA is 76.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Sasser, GA have an average commute time of 15 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Sasser, GA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$106,700

Median Property Value 2023

±$22,723

$103

Median Property Taxes

±$60

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 Sasser, GA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Sasser, GA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

76.3%

Homeownership

2023

62.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 76.3% of the housing units in Sasser, GA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 71.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Sasser, GA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Census Tract 1205

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

The following map shows all of the places in Sasser, 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.

$27,169

Median Household Income

± $11,323

135

Number of Households

± 67

In 2023, the median household income of the 135 households in Sasser, GA declined from $27,169 from the previous year's value of $27,442.

The following chart displays the households in Sasser, 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 $20k - $25k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Sasser, GA is from Georgia.

0.474

2022 Wage GINI in Georgia

0.475

2021 Wage GINI in Georgia

In 2022, the income inequality in Georgia was 0.474 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.224% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Georgia was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Georgia in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Georgia across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (80.3%)
Worked At Home (11.5%)
Other (8.2%)

In 2023, 80.3% of workers in Sasser, GA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (11.5%) and those who used some unspecified means to get work (8.2%).

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

15 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Sasser, GA have a shorter commute time (15 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 0% of the workforce in Sasser, GA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

15.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Sasser, GA (41 out of 267 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 6 - 11, followed by Males 35 - 44 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Sasser, GA is Black, followed by White and Native American.

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

77.9% of the population of Sasser, GA has health coverage, with 9.36% on employee plans, 27.3% on Medicaid, 26.6% on Medicare, 14.6% on non-group plans, and 0% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.1% under 18 years, 7.87% between 18 and 34 years, 31.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 38.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 54% were men and 46% were women.

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

Uninsured People

22.1%

Uninsured

9.36%

Employer Coverage

27.3%

Medicaid

26.6%

Medicare

14.6%

Non-Group

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Sasser, GA grew by 0.31% from 22% to 22.1%.

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

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