Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (North & Northwest) PUMA, GA

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2021 Population

140,490

0.306% 1-year decline

US Senator

Jon Ossoff

Democratic Party

US Senator

Raphael Warnock

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

46.2

0.431% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

12.9%

5.08% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$60,744

11.6% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$221,900

8.14% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

56,170

0.016% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (North & Northwest) PUMA, GA had a population of 140k people with a median age of 46.2 and a median household income of $60,744. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (North & Northwest) PUMA, GA declined from 140,921 to 140,490, a −0.306% decrease and its median household income grew from $54,410 to $60,744, a 11.6% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (North & Northwest) PUMA, GA are White (Non-Hispanic) (90.8%), White (Hispanic) (2.36%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.18%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.25%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (1.04%).

5.2% of the households in Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (North & Northwest) 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.

98.4% of the residents in Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (North & Northwest) PUMA, GA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (North & Northwest) PUMA, GA are University of North Georgia (3,247 degrees awarded in 2021), Young Harris College (208 degrees), and Truett McConnell University (162 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (North & Northwest) PUMA, GA was $221,900, and the homeownership rate was 78.2%.

Most people in Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (North & Northwest) PUMA, GA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 27.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (North & Northwest) PUMA, GA was 2 cars per household.

Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (North & Northwest) PUMA, GA borders Northwest Georgia Regional Commission (Northeast) PUMA, GA, Cherokee County (Outside Woodstock & Canton Cities) PUMA, GA, Forsyth County PUMA, GA, Hall County PUMA, GA, Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (Southeast) PUMA, GA, Jackson (South), Macon, Cherokee & Clay Counties PUMA, NC, and Easley & Clemson Cities PUMA, SC.

United States Georgia

Population & Diversity

Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (North & Northwest) PUMA, GA is home to a population of 140k people, from which 98.4% are citizens. As of 2021, 3.37% of Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (North & Northwest) PUMA, GA residents were born outside of the country (4.73k people).

In 2021, there were 38.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (128k people) in Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (North & Northwest) PUMA, GA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.32k White (Hispanic) and 3.06k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (North & Northwest) PUMA, GA are Spanish (4,629 households), Arabic (309 households), and Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (306 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

71,133

Women

50.6%

69,430

Men

49.4%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 140,563 inhabitants, with 49.4% men, and 50.6% women.

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

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Citizenship

98.4%

2021 Citizenship

98.4%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.4% of Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (North & Northwest) PUMA, GA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (North & Northwest) PUMA, GA was 98.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (North & Northwest) PUMA, GA

White (Non-Hispanic)
128k ± 397
White (Hispanic)
3.32k ± 471
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
3.06k ± 462

4.69%

Hispanic Population

6.59k people

4.69% of the people in Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (North & Northwest) PUMA, GA are hispanic (6.59k people).

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

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
910 ± 738 people
Colombia
400 ± 490 people
England
323 ± 441 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (North & Northwest) PUMA, GA was Mexico, the natal country of 910 Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (North & Northwest) PUMA, GA residents, followed by Colombia with 400 and England with 323.

Foreign-Born Population

3.37%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

4.73k people

3.41%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

4.8k people

As of 2021, 3.37% of Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (North & Northwest) PUMA, GA residents (4.73k 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 Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (North & Northwest) PUMA, GA was 3.41%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
4,629 households (3.44%)
Arabic
309 households (0.23%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
306 households (0.228%)

5.2% of the households in Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (North & Northwest) 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 Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (North & Northwest) PUMA, GA was Spanish. 3.44% of the households in Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (North & Northwest) 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
4,841 ± 463
Gulf War (1990s)
1,182 ± 298
Gulf War (2001-)
1,059 ± 282

Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (North & Northwest) PUMA, GA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 4.1 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (North & Northwest) PUMA, GA employs 56.2k people. The largest industries in Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (North & Northwest) PUMA, GA are Restaurants & Food Services (4,698 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,317 people), and Construction (4,248 people), and the highest paying industries are Agencies, brokerages, and other insurance related activities ($252,107), Lessors of real estate, and offices of real estate agents and brokers ($151,433), and Industrial & miscellaneous chemicals ($138,734).

Males in Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (North & Northwest) PUMA, GA have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,858. The income inequality in Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (North & Northwest) PUMA, GA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.472, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

26,974

Women

48%

29,187

Men

52%

The workforce of Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (North & Northwest) PUMA, GA in 2020 was 56,161 people, with 48% woman, and 52% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (North & Northwest) PUMA, GA.

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Occupations

56.2k

2021 Value

0.016%

1 Year growth

± 0.016%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (North & Northwest) PUMA, GA grew at a rate of 0.016%, from 56.2k employees to 56.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (North & Northwest) PUMA, GA, are Cashiers (1,702 people), Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers (1,679 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (1,602 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (North & Northwest) 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

56.2k

2021 Value

0.016%

1 Year growth

± 0.016%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (North & Northwest) PUMA, GA grew at a rate of 0.016%, from 56.2k employees to 56.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (North & Northwest) PUMA, GA, are Restaurants & Food Services (4,698 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,317 people), and Construction (4,248 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (North & Northwest) PUMA, GA, though some of these residents may live in Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (North & Northwest) PUMA, GA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$39,465

Median earning men ± $1,339

$29,893

Median earning women ± $2,350

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($73,047), Information ($66,538), and Wholesale Trade ($65,707).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($58,669), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($46,192), and Manufacturing ($44,442).

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

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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 Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (North & Northwest) PUMA, GA awarded 3,617 degrees. The student population of Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (North & Northwest) PUMA, GA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 9,822 male students and 13,267 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (North & Northwest) PUMA, GA are White (2,685 and 75.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (441 and 12.4%), Black or African American (160 and 4.5%), and Two or More Races (119 and 3.34%).

The largest universities in Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (North & Northwest) PUMA, GA by number of degrees awarded are University of North Georgia (3,247 and 89.8%), Young Harris College (208 and 5.75%), and Truett McConnell University (162 and 4.48%).

The most popular majors in Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (North & Northwest) PUMA, GA are Liberal Arts & Sciences (781 and 21.6%), Registered Nursing (231 and 6.39%), and General Business Administration & Management (224 and 6.19%).

The median tuition costs in Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (North & Northwest) PUMA, GA are $25,352 for private four year colleges, and $4,120 and $14,621 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (North & Northwest) PUMA, GA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 79.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 43.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 23,089 (42.5% men and 57.5% 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 2021 there were 23,089 students enrolled in Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (North & Northwest) PUMA, GA, 42.5% men and 57.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 16,407 records, of which 56.9% were women and 43.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
212 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
210 degree-majors awarded
General Biological Sciences
163 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (North & Northwest) PUMA, GA was General Business Administration & Management with 212 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of North Georgia
3,247 degrees awarded
Young Harris College
208 degrees awarded
Truett McConnell University
162 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of North Georgia with 3,247 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 1,358 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (North & Northwest) PUMA, GA, which is 0.601 times less than the 2,259 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 2,685 degrees mean that there were 6.09 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 441 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 ($25,352) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,393) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,600) 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, 0.619% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.05% 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 Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (North & Northwest) PUMA, GA in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (35.1k), Some college (29.1k), and Secondary Education (18.4k).

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 Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (North & Northwest) PUMA, GA was $221,900 in 2021, which is 0.906 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $205,200 to $221,900, a 8.14% increase. The homeownership rate in Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (North & Northwest) PUMA, GA is 78.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (North & Northwest) PUMA, GA have an average commute time of 27.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (North & Northwest) PUMA, GA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (North & Northwest) PUMA, GA is $60,744. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (North & Northwest) 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

$221,900

Median Property Value 2021

±$6,150

$41,635

Median Property Taxes

±$1,530

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 Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (North & Northwest) PUMA, GA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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

Rent vs Own

78.2%

Homeownership

2021

69.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 78.2% of the housing units in Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (North & Northwest) PUMA, GA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 76.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (North & Northwest) 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 Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (North & Northwest) 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 Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (North & Northwest) 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.

$60,744

Median Household Income

± $2,681

53.2k

Number of Households

± 1,914

In 2021, the median household income of the 53.2k households in Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (North & Northwest) PUMA, GA grew to $60,744 from the previous year's value of $54,410.

The following chart displays the households in Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (North & Northwest) 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.

Wage Distribution

0.472

2021 Wage GINI in Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (North & Northwest) PUMA, GA

0.47

2020 Wage GINI in Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (North & Northwest) PUMA, GA

In 2021, the income inequality in Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (North & Northwest) PUMA, GA was 0.472 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.252% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (North & Northwest) PUMA, GA was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (North & Northwest) PUMA, GA in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (80.1%)
Carpooled (8.68%)
Worked At Home (7.7%)

In 2021, 80.1% of workers in Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (North & Northwest) PUMA, GA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.68%) and those who worked at home (7.7%).

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.

Commute Time

27.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (North & Northwest) PUMA, GA have a longer commute time (27.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 3.67% of the workforce in Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (North & Northwest) PUMA, GA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

12.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (North & Northwest) PUMA, GA (17.5k out of 136k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (North & Northwest) PUMA, GA is White, followed by Two Or More 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

87.2% of the population of Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (North & Northwest) PUMA, GA has health coverage, with 40.3% on employee plans, 10.9% on Medicaid, 18.7% on Medicare, 15.3% on non-group plans, and 2.09% 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 19.5% under 18 years, 19.4% between 18 and 34 years, 36.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 24.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49% were men and 51% were women.

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

Uninsured People

12.8%

Uninsured

40.3%

Employer Coverage

10.9%

Medicaid

18.7%

Medicare

15.3%

Non-Group

2.09%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (North & Northwest) PUMA, GA declined by 1.4% from 12.9% to 12.8%.

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