Southern Georgia Regional Commission (East & Central) PUMA, GA

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2024 Population
170,793
US Senator
Jon Ossoff
Democratic Party
US Senator
Raphael Warnock
Democratic Party
2024 Median Age
38
0.524% 1-year decrease
2024 Poverty Rate
20.9%
3.08% 1-year increase
2024 Median Household Income
$51,065
4.77% 1-year growth
2024 Median Property Value
$119,300
4.28% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
63,451
1.91% 1-year growth

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8.15% of the households in Southern Georgia Regional Commission (East & Central) 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.

96.5% of the residents in Southern Georgia Regional Commission (East & Central) PUMA, GA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Southern Georgia Regional Commission (East & Central) PUMA, GA are Coastal Pines Technical College (1,813 degrees awarded in 2023) and South Georgia State College (355 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Southern Georgia Regional Commission (East & Central) PUMA, GA was $119,300, and the homeownership rate was 69.6%.

Most people in Southern Georgia Regional Commission (East & Central) PUMA, GA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Southern Georgia Regional Commission (East & Central) PUMA, GA was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Southern Georgia Regional Commission (East & Central) PUMA, GA is home to a population of 171k people, from which 96.5% are citizens. As of 2024, 4.75% of Southern Georgia Regional Commission (East & Central) PUMA, GA residents were born outside of the country (8.11k people).

In 2024, there were 3.13 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (112k people) in Southern Georgia Regional Commission (East & Central) PUMA, GA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 35.7k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 7.58k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in Southern Georgia Regional Commission (East & Central) PUMA, GA are Spanish (11,159 households), Gujarati (385 households), and Korean (288 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY
83,739
Women
49.3%
86,047
Men
50.7%

The resident population of United States in 2023 was 169,786 inhabitants, with 50.7% men, and 49.3% women.

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Citizenship

96.5%
2024 Citizenship
96.5%
2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 96.5% of Southern Georgia Regional Commission (East & Central) PUMA, GA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Southern Georgia Regional Commission (East & Central) PUMA, GA was 96.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Southern Georgia Regional Commission (East & Central) PUMA, GA
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    112k ± 476
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    35.7k ± 614
  3. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
    7.58k ± 1.09k
9.68%
Hispanic Population
16.5k people

In 2024, there were 3.13 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (112k people) in Southern Georgia Regional Commission (East & Central) PUMA, GA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 35.7k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 7.58k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

9.68% of the people in Southern Georgia Regional Commission (East & Central) PUMA, GA are hispanic (16.5k people).

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    4,048 ± 1,543 people
  2. Guatemala
    822 ± 702 people
  3. Cuba
    272 ± 405 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Southern Georgia Regional Commission (East & Central) PUMA, GA was Mexico, the natal country of 4,048 Southern Georgia Regional Commission (East & Central) PUMA, GA residents, followed by Guatemala with 822 and Cuba with 272.

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Foreign-Born Population

4.75%
2024 Foreign-Born Population
8.11k people
4.78%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
8.12k people

As of 2024, 4.75% of Southern Georgia Regional Commission (East & Central) PUMA, GA residents (8.11k 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 Southern Georgia Regional Commission (East & Central) PUMA, GA was 4.78%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    11,159 households (6.96%)
  2. Gujarati
    385 households (0.24%)
  3. Korean
    288 households (0.18%)

8.15% of the households in Southern Georgia Regional Commission (East & Central) 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 Southern Georgia Regional Commission (East & Central) PUMA, GA was Spanish. 6.96% of the households in Southern Georgia Regional Commission (East & Central) PUMA, GA reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Gulf War (2001-)
    2,412 ± 431
  2. Vietnam
    2,384 ± 331
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    1,410 ± 263

Southern Georgia Regional Commission (East & Central) PUMA, GA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.01 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Southern Georgia Regional Commission (East & Central) PUMA, GA employs 63.5k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Southern Georgia Regional Commission (East & Central) PUMA, GA were Elementary & secondary schools (5,482 people), Restaurants & Food Services (4,576 people), and Construction (3,874 people), and the highest paying industries were Rail transportation ($89,861), Machinery manufacturing, n.e.c. or not specified ($80,013), and Industrial & miscellaneous chemicals ($73,570).

Males in Southern Georgia Regional Commission (East & Central) PUMA, GA have an average income that is 1.24 times higher than the average income of females, which is $42,674. The income inequality in Southern Georgia Regional Commission (East & Central) PUMA, GA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.382, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure
RACE/ETHNICITY
29,236
Women
46.1%
34,215
Men
53.9%

The workforce of Southern Georgia Regional Commission (East & Central) PUMA, GA in 2023 was 63,451 people, with 46.1% woman, and 53.9% men.

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Occupations

63.5k
2023 Value
1.91%
1 Year growth
± 1.91%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Southern Georgia Regional Commission (East & Central) PUMA, GA grew at a rate of 1.91%, from 62.3k employees to 63.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Southern Georgia Regional Commission (East & Central) PUMA, GA, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,446 people), Cooks (1,959 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (1,894 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Southern Georgia Regional Commission (East & Central) PUMA, GA.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

63.5k
2023 Value
1.91%
1 Year growth
± 1.91%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Southern Georgia Regional Commission (East & Central) PUMA, GA grew at a rate of 1.91%, from 62.3k employees to 63.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Southern Georgia Regional Commission (East & Central) PUMA, GA, are Elementary & secondary schools (5,482 people), Restaurants & Food Services (4,576 people), and Construction (3,874 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Southern Georgia Regional Commission (East & Central) PUMA, GA, though some of these residents may live in Southern Georgia Regional Commission (East & Central) 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

$41,669
Median earning men ± $1,220
$33,449
Median earning women ± $1,292

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Information ($70,143), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($57,597), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($57,061).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Information ($66,592), Public Administration ($45,957), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($40,727).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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4.23%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 9.69M people employed in Florida. This represents a 4.23% 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 12.6%.

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

Presidential Elections

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2024 Election Results
  1. Donald J. Trump (50.7%)
    Republican Party
  2. Kamala Harris (48.5%)
    Democratic Party
  3. 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.

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Senator Elections

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 2023, universities in Southern Georgia Regional Commission (East & Central) PUMA, GA awarded 2,168 degrees. The student population of Southern Georgia Regional Commission (East & Central) PUMA, GA in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 2,136 male students and 3,854 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Southern Georgia Regional Commission (East & Central) PUMA, GA are White (1,423 and 65.9%), Black or African American (447 and 20.7%), Hispanic or Latino (205 and 9.49%), and Two or More Races (53 and 2.45%).

The largest universities in Southern Georgia Regional Commission (East & Central) PUMA, GA by number of degrees awarded are Coastal Pines Technical College (1,813 and 83.6%) and South Georgia State College (355 and 16.4%).

The most popular majors in Southern Georgia Regional Commission (East & Central) PUMA, GA are Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (263 and 12.1%), Welding Technology (253 and 11.7%), and Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (220 and 10.1%).

The median tuition cost in Southern Georgia Regional Commission (East & Central) PUMA, GA for a public four year colleges is $2,280 for in-state students and $8,632 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2023 there were 5,990 students enrolled in Southern Georgia Regional Commission (East & Central) PUMA, GA, 35.7% men and 64.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,729 records, of which 63.1% were women and 36.9% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Most Common
  1. Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities
    257 degrees awarded
  2. Welding Technology
    231 degrees awarded
  3. Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant
    220 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years recipients in Southern Georgia Regional Commission (East & Central) PUMA, GA was Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities with 257 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. Coastal Pines Technical College
    1,813 degrees awarded
  2. South Georgia State College
    355 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Coastal Pines Technical College with 1,813 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

In 2023, 802 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Southern Georgia Regional Commission (East & Central) PUMA, GA, which is 0.587 times less than the 1,366 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,423 degrees mean that there were 3.18 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 447 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($2,400) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($690) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($992) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2023, 1.78% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.14% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Southern Georgia Regional Commission (East & Central) PUMA, GA in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (52.2k), Secondary Education (28.4k), and Some college (25.7k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Southern Georgia Regional Commission (East & Central) PUMA, GA was $119,300 in 2024, which is 0.359 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $114,400 to $119,300, a 4.28% increase. The homeownership rate in Southern Georgia Regional Commission (East & Central) PUMA, GA is 69.6%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Southern Georgia Regional Commission (East & Central) PUMA, GA have an average commute time of 23.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Southern Georgia Regional Commission (East & Central) PUMA, GA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$119,300
Median Property Value 2024
±$5,665
$42,581
Median Property Taxes
±$1,689

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 Southern Georgia Regional Commission (East & Central) PUMA, GA the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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Rent vs Own

69.6%
Homeownership
2024
62.9%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2024

In 2024, 69.6% of the housing units in Southern Georgia Regional Commission (East & Central) PUMA, GA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 69%.

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Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$51,065
Median Household Income
± $1,779
61.2k
Number of Households
± 2,073

In 2024, the median household income of the 61.2k households in Southern Georgia Regional Commission (East & Central) PUMA, GA grew to $51,065 from the previous year's value of $48,740.

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Wage Distribution

0.382
2023 Wage GINI in Southern Georgia Regional Commission (East & Central) PUMA, GA
0.392
2022 Wage GINI in Southern Georgia Regional Commission (East & Central) PUMA, GA

In 2023, the income inequality in Southern Georgia Regional Commission (East & Central) PUMA, GA was 0.382 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 2.66% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Southern Georgia Regional Commission (East & Central) PUMA, GA was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Southern Georgia Regional Commission (East & Central) PUMA, GA in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024
  1. Drove Alone (84.1%)
  2. Carpooled (8.1%)
  3. Worked At Home (4.55%)

In 2024, 84.1% of workers in Southern Georgia Regional Commission (East & Central) PUMA, GA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.1%) and those who worked at home (4.55%).

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Commute Time

23.9 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Southern Georgia Regional Commission (East & Central) PUMA, GA have a shorter commute time (23.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.3% of the workforce in Southern Georgia Regional Commission (East & Central) PUMA, GA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Southern Georgia Regional Commission (East & Central) PUMA, GA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Southern Georgia Regional Commission (East & Central) PUMA, GA have 2 cars.

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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

20.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Southern Georgia Regional Commission (East & Central) PUMA, GA (34.1k out of 163k 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 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Southern Georgia Regional Commission (East & Central) PUMA, GA is White, followed by Black 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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Health

82.5% of the population of Southern Georgia Regional Commission (East & Central) PUMA, GA has health coverage, with 35.8% on employee plans, 22.2% on Medicaid, 12.2% on Medicare, 10.1% on non-group plans, and 2.17% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Florida see 1,370 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,370 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1563 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 459 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.3% were men and 50.7% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,370 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Florida

Primary care physicians in Florida see an average of 1,370 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,370 patients).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.9% under 18 years, 19.7% between 18 and 34 years, 37.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.3% were men and 50.7% were women.

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Uninsured People

17.5%
Uninsured
35.8%
Employer Coverage
22.2%
Medicaid
12.2%
Medicare
10.1%
Non-Group
2.17%
Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Southern Georgia Regional Commission (East & Central) PUMA, GA grew by 1.58% from 17.3% to 17.5%.

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