Georgia

State

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2019 Population

10.6M

0.931% 1-year growth

US Senator

Jon Ossoff

Democratic Party

US Senator

Raphael Warnock

Democratic Party

2019 Median Age

37.2

1.09% 1-year increase

2019 Poverty Rate

15.1%

5.92% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$61,980

5.49% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$202,500

6.64% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

4.8M

1.17% 1-year growth

About

In 2019, Georgia had a population of 10.6M people with a median age of 37.2 and a median household income of $61,980. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Georgia grew from 10.5M to 10.6M, a 0.931% increase and its median household income grew from $58,756 to $61,980, a 5.49% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Georgia are White (Non-Hispanic) (51.8%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (31.5%), White (Hispanic) (5.93%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (4.11%), and Other (Hispanic) (2.68%). 14.4% of the households in Georgia speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

94.5% of the residents in Georgia are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Georgia are University of Georgia (12,804 degrees awarded in 2020), Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus (8,534 degrees), and Georgia State University (8,062 degrees).

In 2019, the median property value in Georgia was $202,500, and the homeownership rate was 64.1%. Most people in Georgia drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 27.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Georgia was 2 cars per household.

Georgia borders Alabama, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee.

Photo by Tony Crescibene

United States

Diversity

Georgia is home to a population of 10.6M people, from which 94.5% are citizens. As of 2019, 9.93% of Georgia residents were born outside of the country (1.05M people).

In 2019, there were 1.64 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (5.5M people) in Georgia than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.35M Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 630k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common foreign languages spoken in Georgia are Spanish (807,522 speakers), Vietnamese (64,718 speakers), and Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (52,962 speakers).

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Georgia

White (Non-Hispanic)
5.5M ± 5.69k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
3.35M ± 14.7k
White (Hispanic)
630k ± 16.1k

9.82%

Hispanic Population

1.04M people

9.82% of the people in Georgia are hispanic (1.04M people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Georgia as a share of the total population.

Non-English Speakers

Most Common Languages

Spanish
807,522 speakers (8.09%)
Vietnamese
64,718 speakers (0.649%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
52,962 speakers (0.531%)

14.4% of Georgia 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 Georgia was Spanish. 8.09% of the overall population of Georgia are native Spanish speakers. 0.649% speak Vietnamese and 0.531% speak Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese), the next two most common languages.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

9.93%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

1.05M people

9.85%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

1.04M people

As of 2019, 9.93% of Georgia residents (1.05M people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Georgia was 9.85%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Georgia compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.2

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 0.4

In 2019, the median age of all people in Georgia was 37.2. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 36, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 43. But people in Georgia are getting getting older. In 2018, the average age of all Georgia residents was 37.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
232,541 ± 11,709 people
India
103,213 ± 7,849 people
Vietnam
52,964 ± 5,636 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Georgia was Mexico, the natal country of 232,541 Georgia residents, followed by India with 103,213 and Vietnam with 52,964.

Citizenship

94.5%

2019 Citizenship

94.4%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 94.5% of Georgia residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Georgia was 94.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Georgia compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
178,892 ± 6,418
Gulf War (2001-)
155,765 ± 8,339
Gulf War (1990s)
112,014 ± 7,387

Georgia has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.15 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

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

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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 Georgia is $61,980. In 2019, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Georgia was Forsyth County, GA with a value of $112,108, followed by Fayette County, GA and Columbia County, GA, with respective values of $92,172 and $88,761.

Males in Georgia have an average income that is 1.36 times higher than the average income of females, which is $50,267. The income inequality in Georgia (measured using the Gini index) is 0.473, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Georgia employs 4.8M people. The largest industries in Georgia are Restaurants & Food Services (324,849 people), Elementary & secondary schools (309,701 people), and Construction (289,893 people), and the highest paying industries are Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($146,133), Software publishing ($139,975), and Support activities for mining ($119,088).

Wages

Median Household Income

$61,980

2019 value

± $437

5.49%

1 Year Growth

± 1.33%

Households in Georgia have a median annual income of $61,980, 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 $58,756 in 2018, which represents a 5.49% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Georgia compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Sex in Common Jobs

$68,269

Average Male Salary in Georgia

± $1,222

$50,267

Average Female Salary in Georgia

± $853

In 2019, full-time male employees in Georgia made 1.36 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the sex-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Georgia by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Georgia

Asian
$65,727 ± $3,727
White
$59,722 ± $1,015
Two or More Races
$45,230 ± $4,455

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Georgia workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.1 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Georgia.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Georgia by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

0.473

2019 Wage GINI in Georgia

0.475

2018 Wage GINI in Georgia

In 2019, the income inequality in Georgia was 0.473 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.341% decline from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Georgia was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Georgia in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Georgia 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 county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Georgia was Forsyth County, GA with a value of $112,108, followed by Fayette County, GA and Columbia County, GA, with respective values of $92,172 and $88,761.

The following map shows all of the counties in Georgia colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Sex

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

15.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Georgia (1.53M out of 10.1M 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 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 35 - 44.

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

Black
682,103 ± 6,870
White
672,464 ± 6,517
Hispanic
222,438 ± 3,977

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Georgia is Black, followed by White and Hispanic.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

4.8M

2019 Value

1.17%

1 Year growth

± 1.17%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Georgia grew at a rate of 1.17%, from 4.75M employees to 4.8M employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Georgia, are Other managers (142,714 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (137,830 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (117,308 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Georgia.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Georgia, by number of employees, are Other managers (142,714 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (137,830 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (117,308 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other states, Georgia has an unusually high number of residents working as Textile machine setters, operators, and tenders (6.87 times higher than expected), Disc jockeys, except radio (4.78 times), and Miscellaneous textile, apparel, & furnishings workers except upholsterers (4.71 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Georgia, by average salary, are Surgeons ($306,246), Emergency management directors ($250,436), and Physicians ($247,918).

Industries

Employment by Industries

4.8M

2019 Value

1.17%

1 Year growth

± 1.17%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Georgia grew at a rate of 1.17%, from 4.75M employees to 4.8M employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Georgia, are Restaurants & Food Services (324,849 people), Elementary & secondary schools (309,701 people), and Construction (289,893 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Georgia, though some of these residents may live in Georgia and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Georgia, by number of employees, are Restaurants & Food Services (324,849 people), Elementary & secondary schools (309,701 people), and Construction (289,893 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other states, Georgia has an unusually high number of Carpet & rug mills (21.4 times higher than expected), Fiber, yarn, & thread mills (7.31 times), and Fabric mills, except knitting mills (3.76 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Georgia, by average salary, are Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($146,133), Software publishing ($139,975), and Support activities for mining ($119,088).

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 $68.9B, followed by Mixed freight ($63.5B) and Electronics ($51.2B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Georgia.

$626B

2020 Value in Georgia

$1.3T

Projected 2050 Value in Georgia

108% growth

In 2020, total outbound Georgia trade was $626B. This is expected to increase 108% 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
$57.7B
Tennessee
$34B
North Carolina
$30.2B

In 2020, the top outbound Georgia domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Florida with $57.7B, followed by Tennessee with $34B and North Carolina and $30.2B.

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%). The most partisan county was Brantley County, GA with 90.3% 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

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.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Joseph R Biden Jr.

Popular Vote for Georgia

49.5% for the Democratic Party

Most Partisan Counties in Georgia

Brantley County, GA
90.3% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Glascock County, GA
89.6% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Banks County, GA
88.6% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2020 presidential election, the most partisan county in Georgia was Brantley County, GA with 90.3% 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

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 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 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 2020, universities in Georgia awarded 153,580 degrees. The student population of Georgia is skewed towards women, with 219,545 male students and 333,492 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Georgia are White (74,869 and 51.1%), followed by Black or African American (44,536 and 30.4%), Hispanic or Latino (11,757 and 8.02%), and Asian (7,872 and 5.37%).

The largest universities in Georgia by number of degrees awarded are University of Georgia (12,804 and 8.34%), Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus (8,534 and 5.56%), and Georgia State University (8,062 and 5.25%).

The most popular majors in Georgia are General Business Administration & Management (8,604 and 5.6%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (6,428 and 4.19%), and Registered Nursing (5,559 and 3.62%).

The median tuition costs in Georgia are $23,185 for private four year colleges, and $4,064 and $14,786 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
3,860 degree-majorss awarded
Registered Nursing
3,631 degree-majorss awarded
General Biological Sciences
3,188 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Georgia was General Business Administration & Management with 3,860 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Georgia according to their major.

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of Georgia
12,804 degrees awarded
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
8,534 degrees awarded
Georgia State University
8,062 degrees awarded

$4,064

Median In-State Public

$23,185

Median Private

In 2020, the Georgia institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Georgia with 12,804 degrees awarded.

Student Sex for Common Institutions

61,759

Degrees Awarded to Men

91,821

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2020, 61,759 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Georgia, which is 0.673 times less than the 91,821 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 institutions in Georgia by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
74,869 degrees awarded
Black or African American
44,536 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
11,757 degrees awarded

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Georgia was White students. These 74,869 degrees mean that there were 1.68 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 44,536 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Georgia was $202,500 in 2019, which is 0.842 times smaller than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $189,900 to $202,500, a 6.64% increase. The homeownership rate in Georgia is 64.1%, which is higher than the national average of 64.1%. People in Georgia have an average commute time of 27.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Georgia is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$202,500

2019 Median

± $1,708

$189,900

2018 Median

± $1,427

In 2019, the median property value in Georgia grew to to $202,500 from the previous year's value of $189,900.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Georgia 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 Georgia the largest share of households have a property value in the $300k - $400k range.

Household Income

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

$61,980

Median Household Income

± $437

3.85M

Number of Households

± 36,449

In 2019, the median household income of the 3.85M households in Georgia grew to $61,980 from the previous year's value of $58,756.

The following chart displays the households in Georgia 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 Georgia distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Georgia the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

Rent vs Own

64.1%

2019 Homeownership

63.8%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 64.1% of the housing units in Georgia were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 63.8%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Georgia compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

27.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Georgia have a longer commute time (27.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26 minutes). Additionally, 3.41% of the workforce in Georgia have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Georgia compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (78.4%)
Carpooled (9.26%)
Worked At Home (6.94%)

In 2019, 78.4% of workers in Georgia drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.26%) and those who worked at home (6.94%).

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 Georgia distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Georgia have 2 cars, followed by false.

Health

86.6% of the population of Georgia has health coverage, with 47.4% on employee plans, 14.4% on Medicaid, 10.5% on Medicare, 11.9% on non-group plans, and 2.37% 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

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

13.4%

Uninsured

47.4%

Employer Coverage

14.4%

Medicaid

10.5%

Medicare

11.9%

Non-Group

2.37%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Georgia declined by 1.76% from 13.7% to 13.4%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Georgia changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.