Southern Georgia Regional Commission (West) PUMA, GA

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2023 Population

128,665

0.128% 1-year growth

US Senator

Jon Ossoff

Democratic Party

US Senator

Raphael Warnock

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

38.6

0.258% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

22.1%

4.1% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$48,557

6.22% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$120,700

4.59% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

50,348

0.496% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Southern Georgia Regional Commission (West) PUMA, GA had a population of 129k people with a median age of 38.6 and a median household income of $48,557. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Southern Georgia Regional Commission (West) PUMA, GA grew from 128,501 to 128,665, a 0.128% increase and its median household income grew from $45,715 to $48,557, a 6.22% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Southern Georgia Regional Commission (West) PUMA, GA are White (Non-Hispanic) (59.4%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (28.3%), White (Hispanic) (3.06%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.76%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (2.71%).

7.58% of the households in Southern Georgia Regional Commission (West) 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.

97.8% of the residents in Southern Georgia Regional Commission (West) PUMA, GA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Southern Georgia Regional Commission (West) PUMA, GA are Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (649 degrees awarded in 2023).

In 2023, the median property value in Southern Georgia Regional Commission (West) PUMA, GA was $120,700, and the homeownership rate was 64.5%.

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

Southern Georgia Regional Commission (West) PUMA, GA borders Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission (North & West) PUMA, GA, Calhoun, Franklin, Gadsden, Gulf, Jackson, Jefferson, Liberty, & Wakulla Counties PUMA, FL, Hamilton, Lafayette, Madison, Suwannee, & Taylor Counties PUMA, FL, River Valley Regional Commission (Outside Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties) PUMA, GA, Southwest Georgia Regional Commission (East)--Colquitt, Thomas & Worth Counties PUMA, GA, Southern Georgia Regional Commission (South Central)--Lowndes County--Valdosta City PUMA, GA, Southern Georgia Regional Commission (East & Central) PUMA, GA, and Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission (Southeast) PUMA, GA.

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Population & Diversity

Southern Georgia Regional Commission (West) PUMA, GA is home to a population of 129k people, from which 97.8% are citizens. As of 2023, 3.26% of Southern Georgia Regional Commission (West) PUMA, GA residents were born outside of the country (4.19k people).

In 2023, there were 2.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (76.4k people) in Southern Georgia Regional Commission (West) PUMA, GA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 36.4k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 3.94k 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 (West) PUMA, GA are Spanish (7,956 households), Vietnamese (194 households), and Gujarati (131 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

66,006

Women

51.4%

62,499

Men

48.6%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 128,505 inhabitants, with 48.6% men, and 51.4% women.

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

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Citizenship

97.8%

2023 Citizenship

97.7%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 97.8% of Southern Georgia Regional Commission (West) PUMA, GA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Southern Georgia Regional Commission (West) PUMA, GA was 97.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Southern Georgia Regional Commission (West) 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 (West) PUMA, GA

White (Non-Hispanic)
76.4k ± 328
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
36.4k ± 511
White (Hispanic)
3.94k ± 855

8.44%

Hispanic Population

10.9k people

8.44% of the people in Southern Georgia Regional Commission (West) PUMA, GA are hispanic (10.9k people).

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

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
2,046 ± 1,102 people
Philippines
256 ± 392 people
Honduras
255 ± 392 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Southern Georgia Regional Commission (West) PUMA, GA was Mexico, the natal country of 2,046 Southern Georgia Regional Commission (West) PUMA, GA residents, followed by Philippines with 256 and Honduras with 255.

Foreign-Born Population

3.26%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

4.19k people

3.22%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

4.14k people

As of 2023, 3.26% of Southern Georgia Regional Commission (West) PUMA, GA residents (4.19k 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 Southern Georgia Regional Commission (West) PUMA, GA was 3.22%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
7,956 households (6.6%)
Vietnamese
194 households (0.161%)
Gujarati
131 households (0.109%)

7.58% of the households in Southern Georgia Regional Commission (West) 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 Southern Georgia Regional Commission (West) PUMA, GA was Spanish. 6.6% of the households in Southern Georgia Regional Commission (West) 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
2,154 ± 268
Gulf War (2001-)
1,262 ± 253
Gulf War (1990s)
1,085 ± 276

Southern Georgia Regional Commission (West) PUMA, GA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.71 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Southern Georgia Regional Commission (West) PUMA, GA employs 50.3k people. The largest industries in Southern Georgia Regional Commission (West) PUMA, GA are Construction (3,711 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,522 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,439 people), and the highest paying industries are Textile product mills, except carpets & rugs ($119,965), Car Dealers ($107,108), and Postal Service ($89,125).

Males in Southern Georgia Regional Commission (West) PUMA, GA have an average income that is 1.21 times higher than the average income of females, which is $43,861. The income inequality in Southern Georgia Regional Commission (West) PUMA, GA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.401, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

24,400

Women

48.6%

25,765

Men

51.4%

The workforce of Southern Georgia Regional Commission (West) PUMA, GA in 2020 was 50,165 people, with 48.6% woman, and 51.4% men.

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

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Occupations

50.3k

2022 Value

−0.496%

1 Year decline

± −0.496%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Southern Georgia Regional Commission (West) PUMA, GA declined at a rate of −0.496%, from 50.6k employees to 50.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Southern Georgia Regional Commission (West) PUMA, GA, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,973 people), Laborers & freight, stock, & material movers, hand (1,375 people), and Customer service representatives (1,249 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Southern Georgia Regional Commission (West) 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

50.3k

2022 Value

−0.496%

1 Year decline

± −0.496%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Southern Georgia Regional Commission (West) PUMA, GA declined at a rate of −0.496%, from 50.6k employees to 50.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Southern Georgia Regional Commission (West) PUMA, GA, are Construction (3,711 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,522 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,439 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Southern Georgia Regional Commission (West) PUMA, GA, though some of these residents may live in Southern Georgia Regional Commission (West) PUMA, GA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$41,732

Median earning men ± $1,651

$31,769

Median earning women ± $1,764

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Information ($53,472), Wholesale Trade ($52,940), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($50,905).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($37,441), Manufacturing ($37,421), and Public Administration ($36,698).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

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%.

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

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 Southern Georgia Regional Commission (West) 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 2023, universities in Southern Georgia Regional Commission (West) PUMA, GA awarded 649 degrees. The student population of Southern Georgia Regional Commission (West) PUMA, GA in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 1,489 male students and 2,279 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Southern Georgia Regional Commission (West) PUMA, GA are White (544 and 84.3%), followed by Black or African American (49 and 7.6%), Hispanic or Latino (39 and 6.05%), and Two or More Races (7 and 1.09%).

The largest universities in Southern Georgia Regional Commission (West) PUMA, GA by number of degrees awarded are Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (649 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Southern Georgia Regional Commission (West) PUMA, GA are Registered Nursing (160 and 24.7%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (138 and 21.3%), and Other Agriculture, Operations, & Related Sciences (70 and 10.8%).

The median tuition cost in Southern Georgia Regional Commission (West) PUMA, GA for a public four year colleges is $2,563 for in-state students and $9,469 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2023 in Southern Georgia Regional Commission (West) PUMA, GA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 77.2%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 55%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 3,768 (39.5% men and 60.5% 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 2023 there were 3,768 students enrolled in Southern Georgia Regional Commission (West) PUMA, GA, 39.5% men and 60.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,936 records, of which 59.1% were women and 40.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Other Agriculture, Operations, & Related Sciences
70 degrees awarded
General Agriculture Management
59 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
45 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Southern Georgia Regional Commission (West) PUMA, GA was Other Agriculture, Operations, & Related Sciences with 70 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

649 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College with 649 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 255 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Southern Georgia Regional Commission (West) PUMA, GA, which is 0.647 times less than the 394 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 544 degrees mean that there were 11.1 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 49 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 ($2,563) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($632) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,000) 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, 0.907% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.36% 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 (West) PUMA, GA in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (36.7k), Secondary Education (19.8k), and Some college (19.6k).

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 (West) PUMA, GA was $120,700 in 2023, which is 0.398 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $115,400 to $120,700, a 4.59% increase. The homeownership rate in Southern Georgia Regional Commission (West) PUMA, GA is 64.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Southern Georgia Regional Commission (West) PUMA, GA have an average commute time of 23.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Southern Georgia Regional Commission (West) 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 (West) PUMA, GA is $48,557. In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Southern Georgia Regional Commission (West) 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

$120,700

Median Property Value 2023

±$5,909

$31,553

Median Property Taxes

±$1,247

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 (West) 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 (West) PUMA, GA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

64.5%

Homeownership

2023

65.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 64.5% of the housing units in Southern Georgia Regional Commission (West) PUMA, GA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 64.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Southern Georgia Regional Commission (West) 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 Southern Georgia Regional Commission (West) 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 Southern Georgia Regional Commission (West) 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.

$48,557

Median Household Income

± $2,492

48.9k

Number of Households

± 1,722

In 2023, the median household income of the 48.9k households in Southern Georgia Regional Commission (West) PUMA, GA grew to $48,557 from the previous year's value of $45,715.

The following chart displays the households in Southern Georgia Regional Commission (West) 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

0.401

2022 Wage GINI in Southern Georgia Regional Commission (West) PUMA, GA

0.397

2021 Wage GINI in Southern Georgia Regional Commission (West) PUMA, GA

In 2022, the income inequality in Southern Georgia Regional Commission (West) PUMA, GA was 0.401 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.977% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Southern Georgia Regional Commission (West) 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 (West) PUMA, GA in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (82%)
Carpooled (10.4%)
Worked At Home (4.34%)

In 2023, 82% of workers in Southern Georgia Regional Commission (West) PUMA, GA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.4%) and those who worked at home (4.34%).

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 (West) PUMA, GA have a shorter commute time (23.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.79% of the workforce in Southern Georgia Regional Commission (West) PUMA, GA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Southern Georgia Regional Commission (West) 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 (West) 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 (West) PUMA, GA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

22.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Southern Georgia Regional Commission (West) PUMA, GA (27.6k out of 125k 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 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Southern Georgia Regional Commission (West) 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

82.9% of the population of Southern Georgia Regional Commission (West) PUMA, GA has health coverage, with 34.2% on employee plans, 22.9% on Medicaid, 12.6% on Medicare, 10.9% on non-group plans, and 2.27% 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 26.4% under 18 years, 19.2% between 18 and 34 years, 37.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48% were men and 52% were women.

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

Uninsured People

17.1%

Uninsured

34.2%

Employer Coverage

22.9%

Medicaid

12.6%

Medicare

10.9%

Non-Group

2.27%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Southern Georgia Regional Commission (West) PUMA, GA declined by 6.44% from 18.3% to 17.1%.

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