Walker, Catoosa, Chattooga & Dade Counties PUMA, GA

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2019 Population

176,748

0.33% 1-year growth

US Senator

Jon Ossoff

Democratic Party

US Senator

Raphael Warnock

Democratic Party

2019 Median Age

40.7

0.494% 1-year increase

2019 Poverty Rate

13.9%

5.35% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$47,911

1.91% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$127,100

2.83% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

73,223

0.715% 1-year decline

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In 2019, Walker, Catoosa, Chattooga & Dade Counties PUMA, GA had a population of 177k people with a median age of 40.7 and a median household income of $47,911. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Walker, Catoosa, Chattooga & Dade Counties PUMA, GA grew from 176,167 to 176,748, a 0.33% increase and its median household income grew from $47,011 to $47,911, a 1.91% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Walker, Catoosa, Chattooga & Dade Counties PUMA, GA are White (Non-Hispanic) (90%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (3.89%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.87%), White (Hispanic) (1.49%), and Other (Hispanic) (0.989%). 3.34% of the households in Walker, Catoosa, Chattooga & Dade Counties PUMA, GA speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

98.8% of the residents in Walker, Catoosa, Chattooga & Dade Counties PUMA, GA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Northwest Georgia Regional Commission--Walker, Catoosa, Chattooga & Dade Counties PUMA, GA are Covenant College (241 degrees awarded in 2019).

In 2019, the median property value in Walker, Catoosa, Chattooga & Dade Counties PUMA, GA was $127,100, and the homeownership rate was 72.1%. Most people in Walker, Catoosa, Chattooga & Dade Counties PUMA, GA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Walker, Catoosa, Chattooga & Dade Counties PUMA, GA was 2 cars per household.

Walker, Catoosa, Chattooga & Dade Counties PUMA, GA borders DeKalb & Jackson Counties PUMA, AL, Talladega, Cherokee, Randolph, Cleburne & Clay Counties PUMA, AL, Floyd, Polk & Haralson Counties PUMA, GA, Whitfield County PUMA, GA, Northwest Georgia Regional Commission (Northeast) PUMA, GA, Chattanooga City (South & Central) PUMA, TN, Chattanooga (North) & Red Bank Cities PUMA, TN, Soddy-Daisy City PUMA, TN, and Rhea, Marion, Sequatchie, Grundy, Bledsoe & Meigs Counties PUMA, TN.

United States Georgia

Diversity

Walker, Catoosa, Chattooga & Dade Counties PUMA, GA is home to a population of 177k people, from which 98.8% are citizens. As of 2019, 4.84% of Walker, Catoosa, Chattooga & Dade Counties PUMA, GA residents were born outside of the country (8.56k people).

In 2019, there were 23.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (159k people) in Walker, Catoosa, Chattooga & Dade Counties PUMA, GA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.87k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 3.3k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common foreign languages spoken in Walker, Catoosa, Chattooga & Dade Counties PUMA, GA are Spanish (3,308 speakers), German (300 speakers), and Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (273 speakers).

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Walker, Catoosa, Chattooga & Dade Counties PUMA, GA

White (Non-Hispanic)
159k ± 82
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
6.87k ± 395
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
3.3k ± 486

2.94%

Hispanic Population

5.19k people

2.94% of the people in Walker, Catoosa, Chattooga & Dade Counties PUMA, GA are hispanic (5.19k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Walker, Catoosa, Chattooga & Dade Counties PUMA, GA as a share of the total population.

Non-English Speakers

Most Common Languages

Spanish
3,308 speakers (1.98%)
German
300 speakers (0.18%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
273 speakers (0.164%)

3.34% of Walker, Catoosa, Chattooga & Dade Counties PUMA, GA citizens are speakers of a non-English language, which is lower than the national average of 22%.

In 2019, the most common non-English language spoken in Walker, Catoosa, Chattooga & Dade Counties PUMA, GA was Spanish. 1.98% of the overall population of Walker, Catoosa, Chattooga & Dade Counties PUMA, GA are native Spanish speakers. 0.18% speak German and 0.164% speak Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese), the next two most common languages.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

4.84%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

8.56k people

2.01%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

3.54k people

As of 2019, 4.84% of Walker, Catoosa, Chattooga & Dade Counties PUMA, GA residents (8.56k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 34%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Walker, Catoosa, Chattooga & Dade Counties PUMA, GA was 2.01%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Walker, Catoosa, Chattooga & Dade Counties PUMA, GA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.3

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 2

In 2019, the median age of all people in Walker, Catoosa, Chattooga & Dade Counties PUMA, GA was 40.7. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 41, were generally older than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 40. But people in Walker, Catoosa, Chattooga & Dade Counties PUMA, GA are getting getting older. In 2018, the average age of all Walker, Catoosa, Chattooga & Dade Counties PUMA, GA residents was 41.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
725 ± 660 people
Guatemala
488 ± 542 people
India
295 ± 421 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Walker, Catoosa, Chattooga & Dade Counties PUMA, GA was Mexico, the natal country of 725 Walker, Catoosa, Chattooga & Dade Counties PUMA, GA residents, followed by Guatemala with 488 and India with 295.

Citizenship

98.8%

2019 Citizenship

98.8%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 98.8% of Walker, Catoosa, Chattooga & Dade Counties PUMA, GA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Walker, Catoosa, Chattooga & Dade Counties PUMA, GA was 98.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Walker, Catoosa, Chattooga & Dade Counties PUMA, GA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
4,516 ± 472
Gulf War (2001-)
1,441 ± 303
Gulf War (1990s)
1,027 ± 185

Walker, Catoosa, Chattooga & Dade Counties PUMA, GA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.13 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Georgia. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

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This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Georgia, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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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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Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Georgia. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Georgia across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in Walker, Catoosa, Chattooga & Dade Counties PUMA, GA is $47,911. In 2019, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Walker, Catoosa, Chattooga & Dade Counties PUMA, GA was Fulton County (Northeast)Johns Creek City PUMA, GA with a value of $150,149, followed by Cobb County (Northeast) PUMA, GA and Fulton County (Northwest)Roswell City PUMA, GA, with respective values of $120,797 and $117,653.

Males in Walker, Catoosa, Chattooga & Dade Counties PUMA, GA have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $40,980. The income inequality in Walker, Catoosa, Chattooga & Dade Counties PUMA, GA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.423, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Walker, Catoosa, Chattooga & Dade Counties PUMA, GA employs 73.2k people. The largest industries in Walker, Catoosa, Chattooga & Dade Counties PUMA, GA are Restaurants & Food Services (5,122 people), Construction (4,526 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (4,441 people), and the highest paying industries are Engine, turbine, & power transmission equipment manufacturing ($136,755), Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($117,551), and Iron & steel mills & steel product manufacturing ($106,543).

Wages

Median Household Income

$47,911

2019 value

± $1,429

1.91%

1 Year Growth

± 3.77%

Households in Walker, Catoosa, Chattooga & Dade Counties PUMA, GA have a median annual income of $47,911, which is less than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $47,011 in 2018, which represents a 1.91% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Walker, Catoosa, Chattooga & Dade Counties PUMA, GA compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

$55,076

Average Male Salary in Walker, Catoosa, Chattooga & Dade Counties PUMA, GA

± $7,530

$40,980

Average Female Salary in Walker, Catoosa, Chattooga & Dade Counties PUMA, GA

± $4,076

In 2019, full-time male employees in Walker, Catoosa, Chattooga & Dade Counties PUMA, GA made 1.34 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Walker, Catoosa, Chattooga & Dade Counties PUMA, GA by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Walker, Catoosa, Chattooga & Dade Counties PUMA, GA

White
$42,817 ± $4,262
Asian
$34,947 ± $26,819
Black
$34,390 ± $10,195

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Walker, Catoosa, Chattooga & Dade Counties PUMA, GA workers was White. These workers were paid 1.23 times more than Asian workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Walker, Catoosa, Chattooga & Dade Counties PUMA, GA.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Walker, Catoosa, Chattooga & Dade Counties PUMA, GA by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

0.423

2019 Wage GINI in Walker, Catoosa, Chattooga & Dade Counties PUMA, GA

0.422

2018 Wage GINI in Walker, Catoosa, Chattooga & Dade Counties PUMA, GA

In 2019, the income inequality in Walker, Catoosa, Chattooga & Dade Counties PUMA, GA was 0.423 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.212% growth from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Walker, Catoosa, Chattooga & Dade Counties PUMA, GA was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Walker, Catoosa, Chattooga & Dade Counties PUMA, GA in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Walker, Catoosa, Chattooga & Dade Counties PUMA, GA across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2019, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Walker, Catoosa, Chattooga & Dade Counties PUMA, GA was Fulton County (Northeast)Johns Creek City PUMA, GA with a value of $150,149, followed by Cobb County (Northeast) PUMA, GA and Fulton County (Northwest)Roswell City PUMA, GA, with respective values of $120,797 and $117,653.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Walker, Catoosa, Chattooga & Dade Counties PUMA, GA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 45 - 54

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

13.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Walker, Catoosa, Chattooga & Dade Counties PUMA, GA (23.8k out of 171k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 45 - 54, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 55 - 64.

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.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
21,133 ± 1,141
Black
1,207 ± 280
Hispanic
1,021 ± 245

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Walker, Catoosa, Chattooga & Dade Counties PUMA, GA is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

73.2k

2019 Value

−0.715%

1 Year decline

± −0.715%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Walker, Catoosa, Chattooga & Dade Counties PUMA, GA declined at a rate of −0.715%, from 73.8k employees to 73.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Walker, Catoosa, Chattooga & Dade Counties PUMA, GA, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,920 people), Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers (2,152 people), and Retail salespersons (1,832 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Walker, Catoosa, Chattooga & Dade Counties PUMA, GA.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Walker, Catoosa, Chattooga & Dade Counties PUMA, GA, by number of employees, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,920 people), Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers (2,152 people), and Retail salespersons (1,832 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, Walker, Catoosa, Chattooga & Dade Counties PUMA, GA has an unusually high number of residents working as Textile machine setters, operators, and tenders (40.9 times higher than expected), Electrical, electronics, & electromechanical assemblers (9.8 times), and Sewing machine operators (8.05 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Walker, Catoosa, Chattooga & Dade Counties PUMA, GA, by average salary, are Physicians ($361,467), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers ($207,244), and Chief executives & legislators ($179,808).

Industries

Employment by Industries

73.2k

2019 Value

−0.715%

1 Year decline

± −0.715%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Walker, Catoosa, Chattooga & Dade Counties PUMA, GA declined at a rate of −0.715%, from 73.8k employees to 73.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Walker, Catoosa, Chattooga & Dade Counties PUMA, GA, are Restaurants & Food Services (5,122 people), Construction (4,526 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (4,441 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Walker, Catoosa, Chattooga & Dade Counties PUMA, GA, though some of these residents may live in Walker, Catoosa, Chattooga & Dade Counties PUMA, GA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Walker, Catoosa, Chattooga & Dade Counties PUMA, GA, by number of employees, are Restaurants & Food Services (5,122 people), Construction (4,526 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (4,441 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, Walker, Catoosa, Chattooga & Dade Counties PUMA, GA has an unusually high number of Carpet & rug mills (94.8 times higher than expected), Fabric mills, except knitting mills (38.5 times), and Household appliance manufacturing (38.4 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Walker, Catoosa, Chattooga & Dade Counties PUMA, GA, by average salary, are Engine, turbine, & power transmission equipment manufacturing ($136,755), Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($117,551), and Iron & steel mills & steel product manufacturing ($106,543).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Georgia to other states, or from other states to Georgia.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2018, the top outbound Georgia product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $64B, followed by Mixed freight ($52.9B) and Electronics ($50.2B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Georgia products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Georgia.

$573B

2018 Value in Georgia

$1.16T

Projected 2045 Value in Georgia

103% growth

In 2018, total outbound Georgia trade was $573B. This is expected to increase 103% to $1.16T by 2045.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Georgia trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Georgia to other states, or from other states to Georgia.

Most Common Trade Partners

Florida
$44.2B
South Carolina
$27.4B
Alabama
$27.4B

In 2018, the top outbound Georgia domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Florida with $44.2B, followed by South Carolina with $27.4B and Alabama and $27.4B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Georgia shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Georgia went to Donald J. Trump with 50.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (45.6%), followed by Gary Johnson (3.05%). The most partisan county was Glascock County, GA with 88.8% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

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 Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Walker, Catoosa, Chattooga & Dade Counties PUMA, GA. Showing the available data for Georgia.

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

2016 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (50.8%)
Republican Party
Hillary Rodham Clinton (45.6%)
Democratic Party
Gary Johnson (3.05%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Georgia went to Donald J. Trump with 50.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (45.6%), followed by Gary Johnson (3.05%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Georgia for each registered party from 1976 to 2016.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Georgia.

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for Georgia

50.8% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in Georgia

Glascock County, GA
88.8% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Brantley County, GA
88.4% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Banks County, GA
87.9% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2016 presidential election, the most partisan county in Georgia was Glascock County, GA with 88.8% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in Georgia colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Georgia

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Georgia.

Jon Ossoff

Senator from Georgia

Assumed office on January 20, 2021

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 Johnny Isakson's resignation.

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 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 2019, universities in Northwest Georgia Regional Commission--Walker, Catoosa, Chattooga & Dade Counties PUMA, GA awarded 241 degrees. The student population of Northwest Georgia Regional Commission--Walker, Catoosa, Chattooga & Dade Counties PUMA, GA is skewed towards women, with 462 male students and 527 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Northwest Georgia Regional Commission--Walker, Catoosa, Chattooga & Dade Counties PUMA, GA are White (209 and 91.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (8 and 3.49%), Two or More Races (8 and 3.49%), and Asian (2 and 0.873%).

The largest universities in Northwest Georgia Regional Commission--Walker, Catoosa, Chattooga & Dade Counties PUMA, GA by number of degrees awarded are Covenant College (241 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Northwest Georgia Regional Commission--Walker, Catoosa, Chattooga & Dade Counties PUMA, GA are General Psychology (21 and 8.71%), General Interdisciplinary Studies (19 and 7.88%), and General Biological Sciences (18 and 7.47%).

The median tuition cost in Northwest Georgia Regional Commission--Walker, Catoosa, Chattooga & Dade Counties PUMA, GA for private four year colleges is $34,660.

Concentrations

Most Common

General Psychology
21 degree-majorss awarded
General Interdisciplinary Studies
19 degree-majorss awarded
General Biological Sciences
18 degree-majorss awarded

In 2019, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Northwest Georgia Regional Commission--Walker, Catoosa, Chattooga & Dade Counties PUMA, GA was General Psychology with 21 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Northwest Georgia Regional Commission--Walker, Catoosa, Chattooga & Dade Counties PUMA, GA according to their major.

Universities

Covenant College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

241 degrees awarded

$34,660

Median Private

In 2019, the Northwest Georgia Regional Commission--Walker, Catoosa, Chattooga & Dade Counties PUMA, GA institution with the largest number of graduating students was Covenant College with 241 degrees awarded.

Student Gender for Common Institutions

114

Degrees Awarded to Men

127

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2019, 114 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Northwest Georgia Regional Commission--Walker, Catoosa, Chattooga & Dade Counties PUMA, GA, which is 0.898 times less than the 127 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the gender disparity between the institutions in Northwest Georgia Regional Commission--Walker, Catoosa, Chattooga & Dade Counties PUMA, GA by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
209 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
8 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
8 degrees awarded

In 2019 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Northwest Georgia Regional Commission--Walker, Catoosa, Chattooga & Dade Counties PUMA, GA was White students. These 209 degrees mean that there were 26.1 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 8 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Walker, Catoosa, Chattooga & Dade Counties PUMA, GA was $127,100 in 2019, which is 0.528 times smaller than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $123,600 to $127,100, a 2.83% increase. The homeownership rate in Walker, Catoosa, Chattooga & Dade Counties PUMA, GA is 72.1%, which is higher than the national average of 64.1%. People in Walker, Catoosa, Chattooga & Dade Counties PUMA, GA have an average commute time of 25.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Walker, Catoosa, Chattooga & Dade Counties PUMA, GA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$127,100

2019 Median

± $3,190

$123,600

2018 Median

± $2,785

In 2019, the median property value in Walker, Catoosa, Chattooga & Dade Counties PUMA, GA grew to to $127,100 from the previous year's value of $123,600.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Walker, Catoosa, Chattooga & Dade Counties PUMA, GA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Walker, Catoosa, Chattooga & Dade Counties PUMA, GA the largest share of households have a property value in the $125k - $150k range.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$47,911

Median Household Income

± $1,429

66.2k

Number of Households

± 1,954

In 2019, the median household income of the 66.2k households in Walker, Catoosa, Chattooga & Dade Counties PUMA, GA grew to $47,911 from the previous year's value of $47,011.

The following chart displays the households in Walker, Catoosa, Chattooga & Dade Counties 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 $75k - $100k range.

Property Taxes

< $800

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Walker, Catoosa, Chattooga & Dade Counties PUMA, GA distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Walker, Catoosa, Chattooga & Dade Counties PUMA, GA the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

Rent vs Own

72.1%

2019 Homeownership

72.6%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 72.1% of the housing units in Walker, Catoosa, Chattooga & Dade Counties PUMA, GA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 72.6%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Walker, Catoosa, Chattooga & Dade Counties PUMA, GA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

25.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Walker, Catoosa, Chattooga & Dade Counties PUMA, GA have a shorter commute time (25.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.5 minutes). Additionally, 2.17% of the workforce in Walker, Catoosa, Chattooga & Dade Counties PUMA, GA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Walker, Catoosa, Chattooga & Dade Counties PUMA, GA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (84.1%)
Carpooled (9.96%)
Worked At Home (3.7%)

In 2019, 84.1% of workers in Walker, Catoosa, Chattooga & Dade Counties PUMA, GA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.96%) and those who worked at home (3.7%).

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.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Walker, Catoosa, Chattooga & Dade Counties PUMA, GA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Walker, Catoosa, Chattooga & Dade Counties PUMA, GA have 2 cars, followed by false.

Health

87.8% of the population of Walker, Catoosa, Chattooga & Dade Counties PUMA, GA has health coverage, with 45.6% on employee plans, 15.1% on Medicaid, 14.5% on Medicare, 11.1% on non-group plans, and 1.48% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Georgia was $6,587 in 2014. This is a 5.41% increase from the previous year ($6,249).

Primary care physicians in Georgia see 1508 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.31% decrease from the previous year (1528 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1921 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 691 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Telfair County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (25.8%). Additionally, Candler County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (53.7%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,508 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Georgia

Primary care physicians in Georgia see an average of 1,508 patients per year. This represents a 1.31% decrease from the previous year (1,528 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.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

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

$6,587

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Georgia

$4,406

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$5,199

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$10,429

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Georgia (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 5.41%, from $6,249 to $6,587.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

12.2%

Uninsured

45.6%

Employer Coverage

15.1%

Medicaid

14.5%

Medicare

11.1%

Non-Group

1.48%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Walker, Catoosa, Chattooga & Dade Counties PUMA, GA declined by 5.79% from 13% to 12.2%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Walker, Catoosa, Chattooga & Dade Counties PUMA, GA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.