Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Central)--Clarke County--Athens City PUMA, GA

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2022 Population

128,864

0.522% 1-year growth

US Senator

Jon Ossoff

Democratic Party

US Senator

Raphael Warnock

Democratic Party

2022 Median Age

28.9

0.697% 1-year increase

2022 Poverty Rate

26.6%

1.56% 1-year increase

2022 Median Household Income

$48,692

10.5% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$242,600

21.7% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

60,526

2.09% 1-year growth

About

In 2022, Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Central)--Clarke County--Athens City PUMA, GA had a population of 129k people with a median age of 28.9 and a median household income of $48,692. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Central)--Clarke County--Athens City PUMA, GA grew from 128,195 to 128,864, a 0.522% increase and its median household income grew from $44,070 to $48,692, a 10.5% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Central)--Clarke County--Athens City PUMA, GA are White (Non-Hispanic) (54.8%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (26.4%), White (Hispanic) (4.21%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (4.05%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (3.46%).

15% of the households in Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Central)--Clarke County--Athens City 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.

94% of the residents in Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Central)--Clarke County--Athens City PUMA, GA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Central)--Clarke County--Athens City PUMA, GA are University of Georgia (13,515 degrees awarded in 2022), Athens Technical College (1,821 degrees), and Georgia Institute of Cosmetology (111 degrees).

In 2022, the median property value in Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Central)--Clarke County--Athens City PUMA, GA was $242,600, and the homeownership rate was 41.2%.

Most people in Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Central)--Clarke County--Athens City PUMA, GA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Central)--Clarke County--Athens City PUMA, GA was 2 cars per household.

Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Central)--Clarke County--Athens City PUMA, GA borders Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Northwest)--Barrow & Jackson Counties PUMA, GA and Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (East) PUMA, GA.

United States Georgia

Population & Diversity

Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Central)--Clarke County--Athens City PUMA, GA is home to a population of 129k people, from which 94% are citizens. As of 2022, 9.49% of Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Central)--Clarke County--Athens City PUMA, GA residents were born outside of the country (12.2k people).

In 2022, there were 2.08 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (70.7k people) in Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Central)--Clarke County--Athens City PUMA, GA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 34k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 5.42k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Central)--Clarke County--Athens City PUMA, GA are Spanish (10,746 households), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (988 households), and Arabic (740 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

67,971

Women

52.6%

61,352

Men

47.4%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 129,323 inhabitants, with 47.4% men, and 52.6% women.

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

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Citizenship

94%

2022 Citizenship

93.9%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 94% of Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Central)--Clarke County--Athens City PUMA, GA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Central)--Clarke County--Athens City PUMA, GA was 93.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Central)--Clarke County--Athens City PUMA, GA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Central)--Clarke County--Athens City PUMA, GA

White (Non-Hispanic)
70.7k ± 312
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
34k ± 712
White (Hispanic)
5.42k ± 989

11%

Hispanic Population

14.2k people

11% of the people in Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Central)--Clarke County--Athens City PUMA, GA are hispanic (14.2k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Central)--Clarke County--Athens City PUMA, GA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
3,040 ± 1,338 people
China
840 ± 709 people
India
599 ± 599 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Central)--Clarke County--Athens City PUMA, GA was Mexico, the natal country of 3,040 Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Central)--Clarke County--Athens City PUMA, GA residents, followed by China with 840 and India with 599.

Foreign-Born Population

9.49%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

12.2k people

9.43%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

12.1k people

As of 2022, 9.49% of Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Central)--Clarke County--Athens City PUMA, GA residents (12.2k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Central)--Clarke County--Athens City PUMA, GA was 9.43%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
10,746 households (8.76%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
988 households (0.806%)
Arabic
740 households (0.604%)

15% of the households in Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Central)--Clarke County--Athens City 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 2022, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Central)--Clarke County--Athens City PUMA, GA was Spanish. 8.76% of the households in Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Central)--Clarke County--Athens City 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
1,466 ± 236
Gulf War (2001-)
1,150 ± 315
Gulf War (1990s)
1,006 ± 353

Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Central)--Clarke County--Athens City PUMA, GA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.27 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Central)--Clarke County--Athens City PUMA, GA employs 60.5k people. The largest industries in Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Central)--Clarke County--Athens City PUMA, GA are Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (10,968 people), Restaurants & Food Services (6,459 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,401 people), and the highest paying industries are Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($106,269), Pharmaceutical & medicine manufacturing ($93,808), and Offices of physicians ($90,324).

Males in Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Central)--Clarke County--Athens City PUMA, GA have an average income that is 1.17 times higher than the average income of females, which is $51,274. The income inequality in Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Central)--Clarke County--Athens City PUMA, GA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.493, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

28,953

Women

50%

29,005

Men

50%

The workforce of Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Central)--Clarke County--Athens City PUMA, GA in 2020 was 57,958 people, with 50% woman, and 50% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Central)--Clarke County--Athens City PUMA, GA.

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Occupations

60.5k

2022 Value

2.09%

1 Year growth

± 2.09%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Central)--Clarke County--Athens City PUMA, GA grew at a rate of 2.09%, from 59.3k employees to 60.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Central)--Clarke County--Athens City PUMA, GA, are Postsecondary teachers (3,733 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (1,562 people), and Teaching assistants (1,309 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Central)--Clarke County--Athens City 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

60.5k

2022 Value

2.09%

1 Year growth

± 2.09%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Central)--Clarke County--Athens City PUMA, GA grew at a rate of 2.09%, from 59.3k employees to 60.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Central)--Clarke County--Athens City PUMA, GA, are Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (10,968 people), Restaurants & Food Services (6,459 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,401 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Central)--Clarke County--Athens City PUMA, GA, though some of these residents may live in Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Central)--Clarke County--Athens City PUMA, GA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$34,633

Median earning men ± $1,466

$28,523

Median earning women ± $1,529

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Public Administration ($63,094), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($50,147), and Information ($49,292).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Construction ($74,519), Wholesale Trade ($69,122), and Public Administration ($44,277).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.94%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 4.87M people employed in Georgia. This represents a 2.94% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 11.9%.

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

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 Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Central)--Clarke County--Athens City 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 2022, universities in Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Central)--Clarke County--Athens City PUMA, GA awarded 15,447 degrees. The student population of Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Central)--Clarke County--Athens City PUMA, GA in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 17,964 male students and 26,806 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Central)--Clarke County--Athens City PUMA, GA are White (10,439 and 70.1%), followed by Black or African American (1,385 and 9.3%), Asian (1,229 and 8.25%), and Hispanic or Latino (1,073 and 7.21%).

The largest universities in Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Central)--Clarke County--Athens City PUMA, GA by number of degrees awarded are University of Georgia (13,515 and 87.5%), Athens Technical College (1,821 and 11.8%), and Georgia Institute of Cosmetology (111 and 0.719%).

The most popular majors in Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Central)--Clarke County--Athens City PUMA, GA are General Biological Sciences (608 and 3.94%), General Psychology (592 and 3.83%), and General Finance (544 and 3.52%).

The median tuition cost in Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Central)--Clarke County--Athens City PUMA, GA for a public four year colleges is $9,790 for in-state students and $28,830 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Central)--Clarke County--Athens City PUMA, GA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 42.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 37.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 44,770 (40.1% men and 59.9% 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 2022 there were 44,770 students enrolled in Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Central)--Clarke County--Athens City PUMA, GA, 40.1% men and 59.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 28,773 records, of which 59.5% were women and 40.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Psychology
581 degrees awarded
General Finance
544 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
608 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Central)--Clarke County--Athens City PUMA, GA was General Psychology with 581 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Central)--Clarke County--Athens City PUMA, GA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of Georgia
13,515 degrees awarded
Athens Technical College
1,821 degrees awarded
Georgia Institute of Cosmetology
111 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Georgia with 13,515 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 6,319 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Central)--Clarke County--Athens City PUMA, GA, which is 0.692 times less than the 9,128 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 10,439 degrees mean that there were 7.54 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 1,385 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($9,790) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,390) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,032) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2022, 0.704% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.45% 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 Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Central)--Clarke County--Athens City PUMA, GA in 2022 were Some college (32.1k), Bachelors Degree (21.8k), and High School or Equivalent (20.9k).

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 Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Central)--Clarke County--Athens City PUMA, GA was $242,600 in 2022, which is 0.861 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $199,400 to $242,600, a 21.7% increase. The homeownership rate in Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Central)--Clarke County--Athens City PUMA, GA is 41.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Central)--Clarke County--Athens City PUMA, GA have an average commute time of 21.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Central)--Clarke County--Athens City PUMA, GA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Central)--Clarke County--Athens City PUMA, GA is $48,692. In 2022, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Central)--Clarke County--Athens City PUMA, GA was Atlanta Regional Commission--Fulton County (Northeast)--Johns Creek & Alpharetta PUMA, GA with a value of $147,564, followed by Atlanta Regional Commission (Northwest)--Cobb County (Northeast) PUMA, GA and Atlanta Regional Commision (Northeast)--Forsyth County (South)--Cumming City PUMA, GA, with respective values of $137,120 and $134,743.

Housing

Property

$242,600

Median Property Value 2022

±$7,809

$21,980

Median Property Taxes

±$1,235

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 Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Central)--Clarke County--Athens City PUMA, GA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Central)--Clarke County--Athens City PUMA, GA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

41.2%

Homeownership

2022

65.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 41.2% of the housing units in Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Central)--Clarke County--Athens City PUMA, GA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 41.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Central)--Clarke County--Athens City 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 2022, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Central)--Clarke County--Athens City PUMA, GA was Atlanta Regional Commission--Fulton County (Northeast)--Johns Creek & Alpharetta PUMA, GA with a value of $147,564, followed by Atlanta Regional Commission (Northwest)--Cobb County (Northeast) PUMA, GA and Atlanta Regional Commision (Northeast)--Forsyth County (South)--Cumming City PUMA, GA, with respective values of $137,120 and $134,743.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Central)--Clarke County--Athens City PUMA, GA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

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

$48,692

Median Household Income

± $2,464

53.3k

Number of Households

± 1,969

In 2022, the median household income of the 53.3k households in Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Central)--Clarke County--Athens City PUMA, GA grew to $48,692 from the previous year's value of $44,070.

The following chart displays the households in Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Central)--Clarke County--Athens City 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

0.493

2022 Wage GINI in Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Central)--Clarke County--Athens City PUMA, GA

0.493

2021 Wage GINI in Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Central)--Clarke County--Athens City PUMA, GA

In 2022, the income inequality in Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Central)--Clarke County--Athens City PUMA, GA was 0.493 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.045% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Central)--Clarke County--Athens City PUMA, GA was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Central)--Clarke County--Athens City PUMA, GA in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Central)--Clarke County--Athens City PUMA, GA across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022

Drove Alone (71.8%)
Worked At Home (10.7%)
Carpooled (8.41%)

In 2022, 71.8% of workers in Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Central)--Clarke County--Athens City PUMA, GA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (10.7%) and those who carpooled to work (8.41%).

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

21.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Central)--Clarke County--Athens City PUMA, GA have a shorter commute time (21.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 2.54% of the workforce in Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Central)--Clarke County--Athens City PUMA, GA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

26.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Central)--Clarke County--Athens City PUMA, GA (31.5k out of 119k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Central)--Clarke County--Athens City 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

87.6% of the population of Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Central)--Clarke County--Athens City PUMA, GA has health coverage, with 50.3% on employee plans, 11.9% on Medicaid, 8.2% on Medicare, 16% on non-group plans, and 1.15% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Georgia see 1491 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.067% decrease from the previous year (1492 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1882 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 596 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,491 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Georgia

Primary care physicians in Georgia see an average of 1,491 patients per year. This represents a 0.067% decrease from the previous year (1,492 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Georgia in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.6% under 18 years, 38.5% between 18 and 34 years, 29.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 11.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.1% were men and 52.9% were women.

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

Uninsured People

12.4%

Uninsured

50.3%

Employer Coverage

11.9%

Medicaid

8.2%

Medicare

16%

Non-Group

1.15%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Central)--Clarke County--Athens City PUMA, GA declined by 0.0294% from 12.4% to 12.4%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (Central)--Clarke County--Athens City PUMA, GA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.