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

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2021 Population

168,998

0.988% 1-year decline

US Senator

Jon Ossoff

Democratic Party

US Senator

Raphael Warnock

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

38.5

0% 1-year change

2021 Poverty Rate

22.9%

1.56% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$42,477

6.51% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$92,700

1.2% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

60,381

0.717% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Southern Georgia Regional Commission (East & Central) PUMA, GA had a population of 169k people with a median age of 38.5 and a median household income of $42,477. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Southern Georgia Regional Commission (East & Central) PUMA, GA declined from 170,684 to 168,998, a −0.988% decrease and its median household income grew from $39,880 to $42,477, a 6.51% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Southern Georgia Regional Commission (East & Central) PUMA, GA are White (Non-Hispanic) (67.3%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (21.4%), White (Hispanic) (3.81%), Two+ (Hispanic) (2.45%), and Other (Hispanic) (2.09%).

7.96% 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.

97.1% 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 (1,936 degrees awarded in 2021) and South Georgia State College (470 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Southern Georgia Regional Commission (East & Central) PUMA, GA was $92,700, and the homeownership rate was 69%.

Most people in Southern Georgia Regional Commission (East & Central) PUMA, GA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Southern Georgia Regional Commission (East & Central) PUMA, GA was 2 cars per household.

Southern Georgia Regional Commission (East & Central) PUMA, GA borders Columbia, Levy, Bradford, Gilchrist, Dixie & Union Counties PUMA, FL, Nassau & Baker Counties PUMA, FL, Suwannee, Taylor, Madison, Hamilton & Lafayette Counties PUMA, FL, Glynn Camden & McIntosh Counties PUMA, GA, Lowndes CountyValdosta City PUMA, GA, Southern Georgia Regional Commission (West) PUMA, GA, and Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission (Southeast) PUMA, GA.

United States Georgia

Population & Diversity

Southern Georgia Regional Commission (East & Central) PUMA, GA is home to a population of 169k people, from which 97.1% are citizens. As of 2021, 4.36% of Southern Georgia Regional Commission (East & Central) PUMA, GA residents were born outside of the country (7.36k people).

In 2021, there were 3.15 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (114k people) in Southern Georgia Regional Commission (East & Central) PUMA, GA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 36.1k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 6.43k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Southern Georgia Regional Commission (East & Central) PUMA, GA are Spanish (10,579 households), Gujarati (378 households), and German (237 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

83,184

Women

49.3%

85,659

Men

50.7%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 168,843 inhabitants, with 50.7% men, and 49.3% women.

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

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Citizenship

97.1%

2021 Citizenship

97.2%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 97.1% of Southern Georgia Regional Commission (East & Central) PUMA, GA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Southern Georgia Regional Commission (East & Central) PUMA, GA was 97.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Southern Georgia Regional Commission (East & Central) PUMA, GA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Southern Georgia Regional Commission (East & Central) PUMA, GA

White (Non-Hispanic)
114k ± 334
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
36.1k ± 779
White (Hispanic)
6.43k ± 840

8.49%

Hispanic Population

14.3k people

8.49% of the people in Southern Georgia Regional Commission (East & Central) PUMA, GA are hispanic (14.3k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Southern Georgia Regional Commission (East & Central) PUMA, GA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
3,544 ± 1,446 people
Guatemala
821 ± 702 people
Germany
225 ± 368 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Southern Georgia Regional Commission (East & Central) PUMA, GA was Mexico, the natal country of 3,544 Southern Georgia Regional Commission (East & Central) PUMA, GA residents, followed by Guatemala with 821 and Germany with 225.

Foreign-Born Population

4.36%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

7.36k people

4.13%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

7.04k people

As of 2021, 4.36% of Southern Georgia Regional Commission (East & Central) PUMA, GA residents (7.36k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Southern Georgia Regional Commission (East & Central) PUMA, GA was 4.13%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Southern Georgia Regional Commission (East & Central) PUMA, GA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
10,579 households (6.68%)
Gujarati
378 households (0.239%)
German
237 households (0.15%)

7.96% 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 21.7%. 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 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Southern Georgia Regional Commission (East & Central) PUMA, GA was Spanish. 6.68% 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.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,777 ± 331
Gulf War (2001-)
2,345 ± 430
Gulf War (1990s)
1,576 ± 290

Southern Georgia Regional Commission (East & Central) PUMA, GA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.18 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Southern Georgia Regional Commission (East & Central) PUMA, GA employs 60.4k people. The largest industries in Southern Georgia Regional Commission (East & Central) PUMA, GA are Elementary & secondary schools (4,889 people), Construction (4,217 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (4,191 people), and the highest paying industries are Offices of dentists ($114,586), Other consumer goods rental ($108,312), and Nondepository credit & related activities ($103,578).

Males in Southern Georgia Regional Commission (East & Central) PUMA, GA have an average income that is 1.26 times higher than the average income of females, which is $37,938. The income inequality in Southern Georgia Regional Commission (East & Central) PUMA, GA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.391, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

28,031

Women

46.1%

32,786

Men

53.9%

The workforce of Southern Georgia Regional Commission (East & Central) PUMA, GA in 2020 was 60,817 people, with 46.1% woman, and 53.9% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Southern Georgia Regional Commission (East & Central) PUMA, GA.

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Occupations

60.4k

2021 Value

−0.717%

1 Year decline

± −0.717%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Southern Georgia Regional Commission (East & Central) PUMA, GA declined at a rate of −0.717%, from 60.8k employees to 60.4k 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 (2,284 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (2,009 people), and Cooks (1,775 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Southern Georgia Regional Commission (East & Central) PUMA, 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

60.4k

2021 Value

−0.717%

1 Year decline

± −0.717%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Southern Georgia Regional Commission (East & Central) PUMA, GA declined at a rate of −0.717%, from 60.8k employees to 60.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Southern Georgia Regional Commission (East & Central) PUMA, GA, are Elementary & secondary schools (4,889 people), Construction (4,217 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (4,191 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.

Median Earnings by Industry

$34,872

Median earning men ± $1,523

$27,343

Median earning women ± $881

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Information ($56,161), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($53,161), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($53,125).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Information ($55,039), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($40,200), and Public Administration ($38,016).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Georgia. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Georgia went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 49.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (49.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.24%).

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 Southern Georgia Regional Commission (East & Central) PUMA, GA. Showing the available data for Georgia.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (49.5%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (49.2%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.24%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Georgia went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 49.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (49.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.24%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Georgia for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

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 2020–21 United States Senate election in Georgia|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 2021, universities in Southern Georgia Regional Commission (East & Central) PUMA, GA awarded 2,406 degrees. The student population of Southern Georgia Regional Commission (East & Central) PUMA, GA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 2,062 male students and 3,730 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Southern Georgia Regional Commission (East & Central) PUMA, GA are White (1,731 and 72.3%), followed by Black or African American (422 and 17.6%), Hispanic or Latino (150 and 6.26%), and Two or More Races (41 and 1.71%).

The largest universities in Southern Georgia Regional Commission (East & Central) PUMA, GA by number of degrees awarded are Coastal Pines Technical College (1,936 and 80.5%) and South Georgia State College (470 and 19.5%).

The most popular majors in Southern Georgia Regional Commission (East & Central) PUMA, GA are Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (351 and 14.6%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (314 and 13.1%), and Welding Technology (220 and 9.14%).

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 2021 there were 5,792 students enrolled in Southern Georgia Regional Commission (East & Central) PUMA, GA, 35.6% men and 64.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,526 records, of which 62.9% were women and 37.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
314 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
59 degree-majors awarded
Early Childhood Education & Teaching
15 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Southern Georgia Regional Commission (East & Central) PUMA, GA was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 314 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Southern Georgia Regional Commission (East & Central) PUMA, GA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Coastal Pines Technical College
1,936 degrees awarded
South Georgia State College
470 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Coastal Pines Technical College with 1,936 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 945 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Southern Georgia Regional Commission (East & Central) PUMA, GA, which is 0.647 times less than the 1,461 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,731 degrees mean that there were 4.1 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 422 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

Public, 4-year or above ($2,280) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,030) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($978) 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 2021, 1.33% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.828% 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 Southern Georgia Regional Commission (East & Central) PUMA, GA in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (52.9k), Secondary Education (28.7k), and Some college (24.5k).

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 Southern Georgia Regional Commission (East & Central) PUMA, GA was $92,700 in 2021, which is 0.379 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $91,600 to $92,700, a 1.2% increase. The homeownership rate in Southern Georgia Regional Commission (East & Central) PUMA, GA is 69%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Southern Georgia Regional Commission (East & Central) PUMA, GA have an average commute time of 23.2 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.

Median household income in Southern Georgia Regional Commission (East & Central) PUMA, GA is $42,477. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Southern Georgia Regional Commission (East & Central) PUMA, GA was Fulton County (Northeast)Johns Creek City PUMA, GA with a value of $138,549, followed by Cobb County (Northeast) PUMA, GA and Forsyth County PUMA, GA, with respective values of $126,009 and $120,999.

Housing

Property

$92,700

Median Property Value 2021

±$4,855

$41,121

Median Property Taxes

±$1,492

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.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Southern Georgia Regional Commission (East & Central) PUMA, GA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

69%

Homeownership

2021

63.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 69% of the housing units in Southern Georgia Regional Commission (East & Central) PUMA, GA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 69.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Southern Georgia Regional Commission (East & Central) 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 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Southern Georgia Regional Commission (East & Central) PUMA, GA was Fulton County (Northeast)Johns Creek City PUMA, GA with a value of $138,549, followed by Cobb County (Northeast) PUMA, GA and Forsyth County PUMA, GA, with respective values of $126,009 and $120,999.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Southern Georgia Regional Commission (East & Central) 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.

$42,477

Median Household Income

± $1,821

59.6k

Number of Households

± 1,990

In 2021, the median household income of the 59.6k households in Southern Georgia Regional Commission (East & Central) PUMA, GA grew to $42,477 from the previous year's value of $39,880.

The following chart displays the households in Southern Georgia Regional Commission (East & Central) PUMA, GA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

0.391

2021 Wage GINI in Southern Georgia Regional Commission (East & Central) PUMA, GA

0.403

2020 Wage GINI in Southern Georgia Regional Commission (East & Central) PUMA, GA

In 2021, the income inequality in Southern Georgia Regional Commission (East & Central) PUMA, GA was 0.391 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 3.04% decline from 2020 to 2021, 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 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Southern Georgia Regional Commission (East & Central) PUMA, GA in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Southern Georgia Regional Commission (East & Central) PUMA, GA across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (85.7%)
Carpooled (7.9%)
Other (2.54%)

In 2021, 85.7% of workers in Southern Georgia Regional Commission (East & Central) PUMA, GA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.9%) and those who used some unspecified means to get work (2.54%).

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

23.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Southern Georgia Regional Commission (East & Central) PUMA, GA have a shorter commute time (23.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.78% of the workforce in Southern Georgia Regional Commission (East & Central) PUMA, GA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Southern Georgia Regional Commission (East & Central) 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 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.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

22.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Southern Georgia Regional Commission (East & Central) PUMA, GA (36.8k out of 161k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 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.

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

82.6% of the population of Southern Georgia Regional Commission (East & Central) PUMA, GA has health coverage, with 34.8% on employee plans, 22.9% on Medicaid, 12.2% on Medicare, 9.92% on non-group plans, and 2.79% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.1% under 18 years, 19.3% between 18 and 34 years, 37.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.4% were men and 52.6% were women.

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

Uninsured People

17.4%

Uninsured

34.8%

Employer Coverage

22.9%

Medicaid

12.2%

Medicare

9.92%

Non-Group

2.79%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Southern Georgia Regional Commission (East & Central) PUMA, GA grew by 4.05% from 16.8% to 17.4%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Southern Georgia Regional Commission (East & Central) PUMA, GA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.