Columbia County PUMA, GA

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2021 Population

154,274

0.011% 1-year growth

US Senator

Jon Ossoff

Democratic Party

US Senator

Raphael Warnock

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

37.5

1.08% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

6.87%

4.61% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$85,928

4.47% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$228,300

6.09% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Columbia County PUMA, GA had a population of 154k people with a median age of 37.5 and a median household income of $85,928. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Columbia County PUMA, GA grew from 154,257 to 154,274, a 0.011% increase and its median household income grew from $82,251 to $85,928, a 4.47% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Columbia County PUMA, GA are White (Non-Hispanic) (66.8%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (16.8%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.48%), White (Hispanic) (4.23%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (4.01%).

10.1% of the households in Columbia County 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.

96.8% of the residents in Columbia County PUMA, GA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in N/A are Augusta School of Massage (18 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Columbia County PUMA, GA was $228,300, and the homeownership rate was 79.8%.

Most people in Columbia County PUMA, GA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Columbia County PUMA, GA was 2 cars per household.

Columbia County PUMA, GA borders Richmond County PUMA, GA, Central Savannah River Area Regional Commission (West & Outside Richmond & Columbia) PUMA, GA, Aiken & North Augusta Cities PUMA, SC, and Greenwood, Abbeville & McCormick Counties PUMA, SC.

United States Georgia

Population & Diversity

Columbia County PUMA, GA is home to a population of 154k people, from which 96.8% are citizens. As of 2021, 6.97% of Columbia County PUMA, GA residents were born outside of the country (10.7k people).

In 2021, there were 3.98 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (103k people) in Columbia County PUMA, GA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 25.9k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 6.91k 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 Columbia County PUMA, GA are Spanish (6,705 households), Korean (1,183 households), and Vietnamese (806 households).

Citizenship

96.8%

2021 Citizenship

96.9%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 96.8% of Columbia County PUMA, GA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Columbia County PUMA, GA was 96.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Columbia County PUMA, GA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Columbia County PUMA, GA

White (Non-Hispanic)
103k ± 256
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
25.9k ± 1.04k
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
6.91k ± 1.02k

7.15%

Hispanic Population

11k people

7.15% of the people in Columbia County PUMA, GA are hispanic (11k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Columbia County PUMA, GA as a share of the total population.

Foreign-Born Population

6.97%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

10.7k people

7.05%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

10.9k people

As of 2021, 6.97% of Columbia County PUMA, GA residents (10.7k 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 Columbia County PUMA, GA was 7.05%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Columbia County PUMA, GA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
6,705 households (4.63%)
Korean
1,183 households (0.818%)
Vietnamese
806 households (0.557%)

10.1% of the households in Columbia County 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 Columbia County PUMA, GA was Spanish. 4.63% of the households in Columbia County 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

Gulf War (2001-)
7,448 ± 918
Vietnam
3,879 ± 502
Gulf War (1990s)
2,910 ± 601

Columbia County PUMA, GA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.92 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Columbia County PUMA, GA employs 70.1k people. The largest industries in Columbia County PUMA, GA are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (5,423 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,581 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (4,438 people), and the highest paying industries are Electric power generation, transmission & distribution ($113,973), Advertising, public relations & related services ($112,482), and Scientific research & development services ($112,365).

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

33,107

Women

47%

37,316

Men

53%

The workforce of Columbia County PUMA, GA in 2020 was 70,423 people, with 47% woman, and 53% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Columbia County PUMA, GA.

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Occupations

70.1k

2021 Value

−0.39%

1 Year decline

± −0.39%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Columbia County PUMA, GA declined at a rate of −0.39%, from 70.4k employees to 70.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Columbia County PUMA, GA, are Registered nurses (2,862 people), Other managers (2,456 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (2,098 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Columbia County 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

70.1k

2021 Value

−0.39%

1 Year decline

± −0.39%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Columbia County PUMA, GA declined at a rate of −0.39%, from 70.4k employees to 70.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Columbia County PUMA, GA, are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (5,423 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,581 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (4,438 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Columbia County PUMA, GA, though some of these residents may live in Columbia County PUMA, GA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$52,565

Median earning men ± $2,624

$37,270

Median earning women ± $4,344

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Manufacturing ($78,367), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($68,788), and Public Administration ($65,826).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Manufacturing ($53,299), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($53,063), and Public Administration ($52,941).

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 Columbia County 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 Columbia County PUMA, GA awarded 18 degrees. The student population of Columbia County PUMA, GA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 10 male students and 40 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Columbia County PUMA, GA are White (9 and 50%), followed by Black or African American (6 and 33.3%), Two or More Races (2 and 11.1%), and Asian (1 and 5.56%).

The largest universities in Columbia County PUMA, GA by number of degrees awarded are Augusta School of Massage (18 and 100%).

The most popular majors in N/A are Massage Therapy (18 and 100%).

Completions

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.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.674% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.686% 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 Columbia County PUMA, GA in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (27.7k), Some college (25.2k), and Bachelors Degree (24.5k).

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 Columbia County PUMA, GA was $228,300 in 2021, which is 0.932 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $215,200 to $228,300, a 6.09% increase. The homeownership rate in Columbia County PUMA, GA is 79.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Columbia County PUMA, GA have an average commute time of 26.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Columbia County PUMA, GA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Columbia County PUMA, GA is $85,928. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Columbia County 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.

Property

$228,300

Median Property Value 2021

±$5,482

$38,006

Median Property Taxes

±$1,623

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 Columbia County PUMA, GA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $2k - $3k range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Columbia County PUMA, GA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

79.8%

Homeownership

2021

67.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 79.8% of the housing units in Columbia County PUMA, GA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 79.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Columbia County 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 Columbia County 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 Columbia County 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.

$85,928

Median Household Income

± $2,773

47.6k

Number of Households

± 1,950

In 2021, the median household income of the 47.6k households in Columbia County PUMA, GA grew to $85,928 from the previous year's value of $82,251.

The following chart displays the households in Columbia County 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

0.452

2021 Wage GINI in Columbia County PUMA, GA

0.449

2020 Wage GINI in Columbia County PUMA, GA

In 2021, the income inequality in Columbia County PUMA, GA was 0.452 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.734% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Columbia County PUMA, GA was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Columbia County PUMA, GA in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Columbia County PUMA, GA across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (84.4%)
Carpooled (8.08%)
Worked At Home (6.06%)

In 2021, 84.4% of workers in Columbia County PUMA, GA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.08%) and those who worked at home (6.06%).

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

26.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Columbia County PUMA, GA have a shorter commute time (26.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.5% of the workforce in Columbia County PUMA, GA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Columbia County 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 Columbia County PUMA, GA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Columbia County PUMA, GA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

6.87% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Columbia County PUMA, GA (10.5k out of 153k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 45 - 54.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Columbia County PUMA, GA is White, followed by Black and Asian.

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

91.5% of the population of Columbia County PUMA, GA has health coverage, with 48.8% on employee plans, 6.95% on Medicaid, 9.09% on Medicare, 17.2% on non-group plans, and 9.48% 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 27.6% under 18 years, 19.8% between 18 and 34 years, 38.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 14% 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

8.5%

Uninsured

48.8%

Employer Coverage

6.95%

Medicaid

9.09%

Medicare

17.2%

Non-Group

9.48%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Columbia County PUMA, GA grew by 0.857% from 8.43% to 8.5%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Columbia County PUMA, GA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.