Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission (Southeast) PUMA, GA

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2021 Population

153,437

3.68% 1-year decline

US Senator

Jon Ossoff

Democratic Party

US Senator

Raphael Warnock

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

38.5

0.26% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

21.3%

0.22% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$44,077

7.05% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$96,700

6.15% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

52,510

2.88% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission (Southeast) PUMA, GA had a population of 153k people with a median age of 38.5 and a median household income of $44,077. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission (Southeast) PUMA, GA declined from 159,297 to 153,437, a −3.68% decrease and its median household income grew from $41,174 to $44,077, a 7.05% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission (Southeast) PUMA, GA are White (Non-Hispanic) (62.3%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (24%), Other (Hispanic) (4.83%), White (Hispanic) (3.67%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (1.92%).

9.79% of the households in Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission (Southeast) PUMA, GA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

96% of the residents in Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission (Southeast) PUMA, GA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission (Southeast) PUMA, GA are Southeastern Technical College (781 degrees awarded in 2021) and Brewton-Parker College (62 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission (Southeast) PUMA, GA was $96,700, and the homeownership rate was 66.6%.

Most people in Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission (Southeast) PUMA, GA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25 minutes. The average car ownership in Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission (Southeast) PUMA, GA was 2 cars per household.

Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission (Southeast) PUMA, GA borders Glynn Camden & McIntosh Counties PUMA, GA, Liberty, Bryan & Long Counties PUMA, GA, Bulloch, Effingham & Screven Counties PUMA, GA, Southern Georgia Regional Commission (East & Central) PUMA, GA, Southern Georgia Regional Commission (West) PUMA, GA, and Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission (North & West) PUMA, GA.

United States Georgia

Population & Diversity

Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission (Southeast) PUMA, GA is home to a population of 153k people, from which 96% are citizens. As of 2021, 5.01% of Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission (Southeast) PUMA, GA residents were born outside of the country (7.69k people).

In 2021, there were 2.59 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (95.6k people) in Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission (Southeast) PUMA, GA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 36.8k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 7.41k 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 Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission (Southeast) PUMA, GA are Spanish (12,197 households), Other Languages of Asia (601 households), and German (174 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

72,440

Women

46.9%

81,910

Men

53.1%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 154,350 inhabitants, with 53.1% men, and 46.9% women.

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

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Citizenship

96%

2021 Citizenship

96.4%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 96% of Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission (Southeast) PUMA, GA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission (Southeast) PUMA, GA was 96.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission (Southeast) PUMA, GA

White (Non-Hispanic)
95.6k ± 308
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
36.8k ± 754
Other (Hispanic)
7.41k ± 793

10.6%

Hispanic Population

16.3k people

10.6% of the people in Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission (Southeast) PUMA, GA are hispanic (16.3k people).

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

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
4,451 ± 1,614 people
Guatemala
469 ± 531 people
Thailand
194 ± 342 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission (Southeast) PUMA, GA was Mexico, the natal country of 4,451 Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission (Southeast) PUMA, GA residents, followed by Guatemala with 469 and Thailand with 194.

Foreign-Born Population

5.01%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

7.69k people

4.74%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

7.55k people

As of 2021, 5.01% of Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission (Southeast) PUMA, GA residents (7.69k 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 Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission (Southeast) PUMA, GA was 4.74%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
12,197 households (8.43%)
Other Languages of Asia
601 households (0.415%)
German
174 households (0.12%)

9.79% of the households in Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission (Southeast) 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 Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission (Southeast) PUMA, GA was Spanish. 8.43% of the households in Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission (Southeast) 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
2,322 ± 327
Gulf War (2001-)
1,800 ± 374
Gulf War (1990s)
1,716 ± 345

Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission (Southeast) PUMA, GA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.29 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission (Southeast) PUMA, GA employs 52.5k people. The largest industries in Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission (Southeast) PUMA, GA are Elementary & secondary schools (4,662 people), Construction (4,235 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,875 people), and the highest paying industries are Electric power generation, transmission & distribution ($93,713), Legal services ($91,187), and Pulp, paper, & paperboard mills ($76,372).

Males in Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission (Southeast) PUMA, GA have an average income that is 1.36 times higher than the average income of females, which is $37,707. The income inequality in Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission (Southeast) PUMA, GA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.419, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

25,134

Women

46.5%

28,933

Men

53.5%

The workforce of Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission (Southeast) PUMA, GA in 2020 was 54,067 people, with 46.5% woman, and 53.5% men.

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

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Occupations

52.5k

2021 Value

−2.88%

1 Year decline

± −2.88%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission (Southeast) PUMA, GA declined at a rate of −2.88%, from 54.1k employees to 52.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission (Southeast) PUMA, GA, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,597 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (1,766 people), and Cashiers (1,603 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission (Southeast) 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

52.5k

2021 Value

−2.88%

1 Year decline

± −2.88%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission (Southeast) PUMA, GA declined at a rate of −2.88%, from 54.1k employees to 52.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission (Southeast) PUMA, GA, are Elementary & secondary schools (4,662 people), Construction (4,235 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,875 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission (Southeast) PUMA, GA, though some of these residents may live in Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission (Southeast) PUMA, GA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$37,471

Median earning men ± $1,813

$26,556

Median earning women ± $1,133

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($74,844), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($48,393), and Public Administration ($47,821).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($33,783), Construction ($33,464), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($33,049).

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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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 2020, the top outbound Georgia product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $73.4B, followed by Mixed freight ($67.6B) and Machinery ($50.5B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

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$625B

2020 Value in Georgia

$1.3T

Projected 2050 Value in Georgia

109% growth

In 2020, total outbound Georgia trade was $625B. This is expected to increase 109% to $1.3T by 2050.

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
$59.2B
Tennessee
$36.9B
North Carolina
$32.9B

In 2020, the top outbound Georgia domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Florida with $59.2B, followed by Tennessee with $36.9B and North Carolina and $32.9B.

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

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 Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission (Southeast) 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 Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission (Southeast) PUMA, GA awarded 843 degrees. The student population of Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission (Southeast) PUMA, GA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 1,053 male students and 1,513 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission (Southeast) PUMA, GA are White (510 and 61.2%), followed by Black or African American (207 and 24.8%), Hispanic or Latino (94 and 11.3%), and Two or More Races (18 and 2.16%).

The largest universities in Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission (Southeast) PUMA, GA by number of degrees awarded are Southeastern Technical College (781 and 92.6%) and Brewton-Parker College (62 and 7.35%).

The most popular majors in Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission (Southeast) PUMA, GA are General Health Services (139 and 16.5%), Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor (57 and 6.76%), and General Business Administration & Management (54 and 6.41%).

The median tuition cost in Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission (Southeast) PUMA, GA for private four year colleges is $17,600.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission (Southeast) PUMA, GA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 79.7%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 42.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 2,566 (41% men and 59% 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 2021 there were 2,566 students enrolled in Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission (Southeast) PUMA, GA, 41% men and 59% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,540 records, of which 61.4% were women and 38.6% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
46 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
15 degrees awarded
Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
7 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission (Southeast) PUMA, GA was Registered Nursing with 46 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Southeastern Technical College
781 degrees awarded
Brewton-Parker College
62 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Southeastern Technical College with 781 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 271 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission (Southeast) PUMA, GA, which is 0.474 times less than the 572 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 510 degrees mean that there were 2.46 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 207 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

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($17,600) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,620) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($2,524) 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, 1.57% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.29% 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 Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission (Southeast) PUMA, GA in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (47.7k), Secondary Education (27.3k), and Some college (23.8k).

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 Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission (Southeast) PUMA, GA was $96,700 in 2021, which is 0.395 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $91,100 to $96,700, a 6.15% increase. The homeownership rate in Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission (Southeast) PUMA, GA is 66.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission (Southeast) PUMA, GA have an average commute time of 25 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission (Southeast) PUMA, GA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission (Southeast) PUMA, GA is $44,077. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission (Southeast) 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

$96,700

Median Property Value 2021

±$4,561

$34,196

Median Property Taxes

±$1,372

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 Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission (Southeast) PUMA, GA the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission (Southeast) PUMA, GA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

66.6%

Homeownership

2021

64.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 66.6% of the housing units in Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission (Southeast) PUMA, GA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 66.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission (Southeast) 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 Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission (Southeast) 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 Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission (Southeast) 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.

$44,077

Median Household Income

± $2,013

51.4k

Number of Households

± 1,763

In 2021, the median household income of the 51.4k households in Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission (Southeast) PUMA, GA grew to $44,077 from the previous year's value of $41,174.

The following chart displays the households in Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission (Southeast) 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

0.419

2021 Wage GINI in Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission (Southeast) PUMA, GA

0.414

2020 Wage GINI in Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission (Southeast) PUMA, GA

In 2021, the income inequality in Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission (Southeast) PUMA, GA was 0.419 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.2% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission (Southeast) PUMA, GA was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission (Southeast) PUMA, GA in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (82.6%)
Carpooled (9.65%)
Worked At Home (2.96%)

In 2021, 82.6% of workers in Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission (Southeast) PUMA, GA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.65%) and those who worked at home (2.96%).

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

25 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission (Southeast) PUMA, GA have a shorter commute time (25 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 3.16% of the workforce in Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission (Southeast) PUMA, GA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission (Southeast) 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 Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission (Southeast) PUMA, GA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission (Southeast) PUMA, GA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

21.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission (Southeast) PUMA, GA (30.3k out of 142k 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 Males 6 - 11, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission (Southeast) 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

83.2% of the population of Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission (Southeast) PUMA, GA has health coverage, with 34.8% on employee plans, 23.5% on Medicaid, 12.6% on Medicare, 9.93% on non-group plans, and 2.42% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Georgia see 1492 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.06% decrease from the previous year (1508 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1921 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 637 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,492 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Georgia

Primary care physicians in Georgia see an average of 1,492 patients per year. This represents a 1.06% decrease from the previous year (1,508 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 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.4% under 18 years, 18.6% between 18 and 34 years, 37.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.6% were men and 51.4% were women.

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

Uninsured People

16.8%

Uninsured

34.8%

Employer Coverage

23.5%

Medicaid

12.6%

Medicare

9.93%

Non-Group

2.42%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission (Southeast) PUMA, GA grew by 6.09% from 15.8% to 16.8%.

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