Southwest Georgia Regional Commission (West & Central) PUMA, GA

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2023 Population

119,587

0.378% 1-year decline

US Senator

Jon Ossoff

Democratic Party

US Senator

Raphael Warnock

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

40.4

0.498% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

23.8%

1.06% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$52,147

7.74% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$121,000

0.666% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

42,187

0.211% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Southwest Georgia Regional Commission (West & Central) PUMA, GA had a population of 120k people with a median age of 40.4 and a median household income of $52,147. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Southwest Georgia Regional Commission (West & Central) PUMA, GA declined from 120,041 to 119,587, a −0.378% decrease and its median household income grew from $48,400 to $52,147, a 7.74% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Southwest Georgia Regional Commission (West & Central) PUMA, GA are White (Non-Hispanic) (49.6%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (41.4%), Other (Hispanic) (2.24%), Two+ (Hispanic) (1.96%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.66%).

6.66% of the households in Southwest Georgia Regional Commission (West & 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.

97.6% of the residents in Southwest Georgia Regional Commission (West & Central) PUMA, GA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in N/A are Bainbridge State College (559 degrees awarded in 2017).

In 2023, the median property value in Southwest Georgia Regional Commission (West & Central) PUMA, GA was $121,000, and the homeownership rate was 65%.

Most people in Southwest Georgia Regional Commission (West & Central) PUMA, GA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Southwest Georgia Regional Commission (West & Central) PUMA, GA was 2 cars per household.

Southwest Georgia Regional Commission (West & Central) PUMA, GA borders Leon County (Outer) PUMA, FL, Houston, Geneva & Henry Counties--Dothan City PUMA, AL, Calhoun, Franklin, Gadsden, Gulf, Jackson, Jefferson, Liberty, & Wakulla Counties PUMA, FL, River Valley Regional Commission (Outside Muscogee & Chattahoochee Counties) PUMA, GA, Southwest Georgia Regional Commission (North Central)--Dougherty & Lee Counties PUMA, GA, and Southwest Georgia Regional Commission (East)--Colquitt, Thomas & Worth Counties PUMA, GA.

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Population & Diversity

Southwest Georgia Regional Commission (West & Central) PUMA, GA is home to a population of 120k people, from which 97.6% are citizens. As of 2023, 3.12% of Southwest Georgia Regional Commission (West & Central) PUMA, GA residents were born outside of the country (3.73k people).

In 2023, there were 1.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (59.3k people) in Southwest Georgia Regional Commission (West & Central) PUMA, GA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 49.5k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 2.68k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Southwest Georgia Regional Commission (West & Central) PUMA, GA are Spanish (6,242 households), French (Incl. Cajun) (279 households), and Portuguese (193 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

60,268

Women

50.2%

59,865

Men

49.8%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 120,133 inhabitants, with 49.8% men, and 50.2% women.

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

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Citizenship

97.6%

2023 Citizenship

97.7%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 97.6% of Southwest Georgia Regional Commission (West & Central) PUMA, GA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Southwest Georgia Regional Commission (West & Central) PUMA, GA was 97.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

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

White (Non-Hispanic)
59.3k ± 273
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
49.5k ± 594
Other (Hispanic)
2.68k ± 673

6.39%

Hispanic Population

7.64k people

6.39% of the people in Southwest Georgia Regional Commission (West & Central) PUMA, GA are hispanic (7.64k people).

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

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
1,668 ± 996 people
Guatemala
530 ± 564 people
El Salvador
368 ± 470 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Southwest Georgia Regional Commission (West & Central) PUMA, GA was Mexico, the natal country of 1,668 Southwest Georgia Regional Commission (West & Central) PUMA, GA residents, followed by Guatemala with 530 and El Salvador with 368.

Foreign-Born Population

3.12%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

3.73k people

3.13%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

3.76k people

As of 2023, 3.12% of Southwest Georgia Regional Commission (West & Central) PUMA, GA residents (3.73k 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 Southwest Georgia Regional Commission (West & Central) PUMA, GA was 3.13%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
6,242 households (5.54%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
279 households (0.248%)
Portuguese
193 households (0.171%)

6.66% of the households in Southwest Georgia Regional Commission (West & 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%. 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 Southwest Georgia Regional Commission (West & Central) PUMA, GA was Spanish. 5.54% of the households in Southwest Georgia Regional Commission (West & 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
2,338 ± 262
Gulf War (1990s)
1,164 ± 300
Gulf War (2001-)
865 ± 246

Southwest Georgia Regional Commission (West & Central) PUMA, GA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.01 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Southwest Georgia Regional Commission (West & Central) PUMA, GA employs 42.2k people. The largest industries in Southwest Georgia Regional Commission (West & Central) PUMA, GA are Elementary & secondary schools (3,321 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,344 people), and Construction (2,319 people), and the highest paying industries are Automotive repair & maintenance ($116,994), Agencies, brokerages, and other insurance related activities ($116,489), and Not specified manufacturing industries ($112,954).

Males in Southwest Georgia Regional Commission (West & Central) PUMA, GA have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $43,652. The income inequality in Southwest Georgia Regional Commission (West & Central) PUMA, GA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.427, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

19,827

Women

49.2%

20,464

Men

50.8%

The workforce of Southwest Georgia Regional Commission (West & Central) PUMA, GA in 2020 was 40,291 people, with 49.2% woman, and 50.8% men.

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

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Occupations

42.2k

2022 Value

−0.211%

1 Year decline

± −0.211%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Southwest Georgia Regional Commission (West & Central) PUMA, GA declined at a rate of −0.211%, from 42.3k employees to 42.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Southwest Georgia Regional Commission (West & Central) PUMA, GA, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,764 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (1,071 people), and Miscellaneous agricultural workers, including animal breeders (1,064 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Southwest Georgia Regional Commission (West & 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

42.2k

2022 Value

−0.211%

1 Year decline

± −0.211%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Southwest Georgia Regional Commission (West & Central) PUMA, GA declined at a rate of −0.211%, from 42.3k employees to 42.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Southwest Georgia Regional Commission (West & Central) PUMA, GA, are Elementary & secondary schools (3,321 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,344 people), and Construction (2,319 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Southwest Georgia Regional Commission (West & Central) PUMA, GA, though some of these residents may live in Southwest Georgia Regional Commission (West & Central) PUMA, GA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$43,883

Median earning men ± $2,221

$31,784

Median earning women ± $1,190

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($71,306), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($55,246), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($52,175).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Wholesale Trade ($47,859), Public Administration ($39,794), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($39,631).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

2.1%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 2.13M people employed in Alabama. This represents a 2.1% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 11.2%.

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

Civics

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

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

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

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Southwest Georgia Regional Commission (West & Central) 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 2017, universities in Southwest Georgia Regional Commission (West & Central) PUMA, GA awarded 559 degrees. The student population of Southwest Georgia Regional Commission (West & Central) PUMA, GA in 2017 is skewed towards women, with 530 male students and 1,216 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Southwest Georgia Regional Commission (West & Central) PUMA, GA are Black or African American (282 and 50.6%), followed by White (244 and 43.8%), Hispanic or Latino (19 and 3.41%), and Two or More Races (5 and 0.898%).

The largest universities in Southwest Georgia Regional Commission (West & Central) PUMA, GA by number of degrees awarded are Bainbridge State College (559 and 100%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2017 there were 1,746 students enrolled in Southwest Georgia Regional Commission (West & Central) PUMA, GA, 30.4% men and 69.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 935 records, of which 63.2% were women and 36.8% men.

Completions

Universities

Gender

Race

Bainbridge State College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

559 degrees awarded

In 2017, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Bainbridge State College with 559 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2017, 211 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Southwest Georgia Regional Commission (West & Central) PUMA, GA, which is 0.606 times less than the 348 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2017 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Black or African American students. These 282 degrees mean that there were 1.16 times more degrees awarded to Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 244 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.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2022, 1.2% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.01% 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 Southwest Georgia Regional Commission (West & Central) PUMA, GA in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (36.3k), Some college (20.2k), and Secondary Education (19.4k).

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 Southwest Georgia Regional Commission (West & Central) PUMA, GA was $121,000 in 2023, which is 0.399 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $120,200 to $121,000, a 0.666% increase. The homeownership rate in Southwest Georgia Regional Commission (West & Central) PUMA, GA is 65%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Southwest Georgia Regional Commission (West & Central) PUMA, GA have an average commute time of 23.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Southwest Georgia Regional Commission (West & Central) PUMA, GA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Southwest Georgia Regional Commission (West & Central) PUMA, GA is $52,147. In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Southwest Georgia Regional Commission (West & Central) 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

$121,000

Median Property Value 2023

±$3,938

$29,084

Median Property Taxes

±$1,212

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

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

Rent vs Own

65%

Homeownership

2023

64.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 65% of the housing units in Southwest Georgia Regional Commission (West & Central) PUMA, GA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 64.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Southwest Georgia Regional Commission (West & 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 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Southwest Georgia Regional Commission (West & Central) 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 Southwest Georgia Regional Commission (West & 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.

$52,147

Median Household Income

± $2,894

44.7k

Number of Households

± 1,595

In 2023, the median household income of the 44.7k households in Southwest Georgia Regional Commission (West & Central) PUMA, GA grew to $52,147 from the previous year's value of $48,400.

The following chart displays the households in Southwest Georgia Regional Commission (West & 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

0.427

2022 Wage GINI in Southwest Georgia Regional Commission (West & Central) PUMA, GA

0.407

2021 Wage GINI in Southwest Georgia Regional Commission (West & Central) PUMA, GA

In 2022, the income inequality in Southwest Georgia Regional Commission (West & Central) PUMA, GA was 0.427 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 5.01% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Southwest Georgia Regional Commission (West & Central) PUMA, GA was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Southwest Georgia Regional Commission (West & Central) PUMA, GA in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (81.1%)
Carpooled (12.6%)
Worked At Home (3.58%)

In 2023, 81.1% of workers in Southwest Georgia Regional Commission (West & Central) PUMA, GA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (12.6%) and those who worked at home (3.58%).

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

23.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Southwest Georgia Regional Commission (West & Central) PUMA, GA have a shorter commute time (23.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.81% of the workforce in Southwest Georgia Regional Commission (West & Central) PUMA, GA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

23.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Southwest Georgia Regional Commission (West & Central) PUMA, GA (27.2k out of 114k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 6 - 11.

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

83.1% of the population of Southwest Georgia Regional Commission (West & Central) PUMA, GA has health coverage, with 30.6% on employee plans, 26.6% on Medicaid, 13.9% on Medicare, 10.6% on non-group plans, and 1.39% 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 25.6% under 18 years, 17.9% between 18 and 34 years, 37.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.9% were men and 53.1% were women.

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

Uninsured People

16.9%

Uninsured

30.6%

Employer Coverage

26.6%

Medicaid

13.9%

Medicare

10.6%

Non-Group

1.39%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Southwest Georgia Regional Commission (West & Central) PUMA, GA declined by 5.45% from 17.9% to 16.9%.

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