Bulloch, Effingham & Screven Counties PUMA, GA

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2021 Population

157,111

2.06% 1-year growth

US Senator

Jon Ossoff

Democratic Party

US Senator

Raphael Warnock

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

33.4

0.602% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

15.6%

0.944% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$57,821

6.12% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$162,800

4.56% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

67,366

1.43% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Bulloch, Effingham & Screven Counties PUMA, GA had a population of 157k people with a median age of 33.4 and a median household income of $57,821. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Bulloch, Effingham & Screven Counties PUMA, GA grew from 153,937 to 157,111, a 2.06% increase and its median household income grew from $54,484 to $57,821, a 6.12% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Bulloch, Effingham & Screven Counties PUMA, GA are White (Non-Hispanic) (67.4%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (23.2%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.12%), White (Hispanic) (1.75%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (1.48%).

4.8% of the households in Bulloch, Effingham & Screven Counties 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 Bulloch, Effingham & Screven Counties PUMA, GA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Coastal Regional Commission (North)--Bulloch, Effingham & Screven Counties PUMA, GA are Georgia Southern University (139931) (5,812 degrees awarded in 2021) and Ogeechee Technical College (1,285 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Bulloch, Effingham & Screven Counties PUMA, GA was $162,800, and the homeownership rate was 64.2%.

Most people in Bulloch, Effingham & Screven Counties PUMA, GA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 27.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Bulloch, Effingham & Screven Counties PUMA, GA was 2 cars per household.

Bulloch, Effingham & Screven Counties PUMA, GA borders Liberty, Bryan & Long Counties PUMA, GA, Chatham County (West Central)Savannah City PUMA, GA, Chatham County (East & Outside Savannah City) PUMA, GA, Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission (Southeast) PUMA, GA, Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission (North & West) PUMA, GA, Central Savannah River Area Regional Commission (West & Outside Richmond & Columbia) PUMA, GA, Orangeburg, Colleton, Barnwell, Hampton, Bamberg & Allendale Counties PUMA, SC, and Hilton Head Island, Bluffton Towns & Beaufort City PUMA, SC.

United States Georgia

Population & Diversity

Bulloch, Effingham & Screven Counties PUMA, GA is home to a population of 157k people, from which 98.4% are citizens. As of 2021, 3.02% of Bulloch, Effingham & Screven Counties PUMA, GA residents were born outside of the country (4.75k people).

In 2021, there were 2.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (106k people) in Bulloch, Effingham & Screven Counties PUMA, GA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 36.5k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 4.91k 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 Bulloch, Effingham & Screven Counties PUMA, GA are Spanish (4,069 households), German (369 households), and Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (345 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

79,714

Women

51.1%

76,163

Men

48.9%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 155,877 inhabitants, with 48.9% men, and 51.1% 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

97.9%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.4% of Bulloch, Effingham & Screven Counties PUMA, GA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Bulloch, Effingham & Screven Counties PUMA, GA was 97.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Bulloch, Effingham & Screven Counties PUMA, GA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Bulloch, Effingham & Screven Counties PUMA, GA

White (Non-Hispanic)
106k ± 599
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
36.5k ± 600
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
4.91k ± 802

4.47%

Hispanic Population

7.02k people

4.47% of the people in Bulloch, Effingham & Screven Counties PUMA, GA are hispanic (7.02k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Bulloch, Effingham & Screven Counties PUMA, GA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
1,107 ± 814 people
Jamaica
473 ± 533 people
Philippines
333 ± 448 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Bulloch, Effingham & Screven Counties PUMA, GA was Mexico, the natal country of 1,107 Bulloch, Effingham & Screven Counties PUMA, GA residents, followed by Jamaica with 473 and Philippines with 333.

Foreign-Born Population

3.02%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

4.75k people

3.32%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

5.11k people

As of 2021, 3.02% of Bulloch, Effingham & Screven Counties PUMA, GA residents (4.75k 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 Bulloch, Effingham & Screven Counties PUMA, GA was 3.32%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Bulloch, Effingham & Screven Counties PUMA, GA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
4,069 households (2.76%)
German
369 households (0.25%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
345 households (0.234%)

4.8% of the households in Bulloch, Effingham & Screven Counties 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 Bulloch, Effingham & Screven Counties PUMA, GA was Spanish. 2.76% of the households in Bulloch, Effingham & Screven Counties 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-)
3,522 ± 556
Vietnam
2,324 ± 438
Gulf War (1990s)
2,083 ± 399

Bulloch, Effingham & Screven Counties PUMA, GA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.52 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Bulloch, Effingham & Screven Counties PUMA, GA employs 67.4k people. The largest industries in Bulloch, Effingham & Screven Counties PUMA, GA are Restaurants & Food Services (4,972 people), Construction (4,821 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (4,704 people), and the highest paying industries are Air transportation ($235,812), Health & personal care, except drug, stores ($125,871), and Cement, concrete, lime, & gypsum product manufacturing ($101,573).

Males in Bulloch, Effingham & Screven Counties PUMA, GA have an average income that is 1.42 times higher than the average income of females, which is $43,981. The income inequality in Bulloch, Effingham & Screven Counties PUMA, GA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.456, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

30,720

Women

46.3%

35,694

Men

53.7%

The workforce of Bulloch, Effingham & Screven Counties PUMA, GA in 2020 was 66,414 people, with 46.3% woman, and 53.7% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Bulloch, Effingham & Screven Counties PUMA, GA.

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Occupations

67.4k

2021 Value

1.43%

1 Year growth

± 1.43%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Bulloch, Effingham & Screven Counties PUMA, GA grew at a rate of 1.43%, from 66.4k employees to 67.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Bulloch, Effingham & Screven Counties PUMA, GA, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,800 people), Cashiers (1,852 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (1,817 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Bulloch, Effingham & Screven Counties PUMA, GA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

67.4k

2021 Value

1.43%

1 Year growth

± 1.43%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Bulloch, Effingham & Screven Counties PUMA, GA grew at a rate of 1.43%, from 66.4k employees to 67.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Bulloch, Effingham & Screven Counties PUMA, GA, are Restaurants & Food Services (4,972 people), Construction (4,821 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (4,704 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Bulloch, Effingham & Screven Counties PUMA, GA, though some of these residents may live in Bulloch, Effingham & Screven Counties PUMA, GA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$43,213

Median earning men ± $1,336

$28,541

Median earning women ± $2,350

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Manufacturing ($63,015), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($56,875), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($53,485).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($50,833), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($45,882), and Wholesale Trade ($44,229).

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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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 Bulloch, Effingham & Screven Counties 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 Bulloch, Effingham & Screven Counties PUMA, GA awarded 7,097 degrees. The student population of Bulloch, Effingham & Screven Counties PUMA, GA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 11,634 male students and 17,609 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Bulloch, Effingham & Screven Counties PUMA, GA are White (4,438 and 63.8%), followed by Black or African American (1,662 and 23.9%), Hispanic or Latino (448 and 6.44%), and Two or More Races (208 and 2.99%).

The largest universities in Bulloch, Effingham & Screven Counties PUMA, GA by number of degrees awarded are Georgia Southern University (139931) (5,812 and 81.9%) and Ogeechee Technical College (1,285 and 18.1%).

The most popular majors in Coastal Regional Commission (North)--Bulloch, Effingham & Screven Counties PUMA, GA are General Business Administration & Management (368 and 5.19%), Registered Nursing (361 and 5.09%), and General Psychology (290 and 4.09%).

The median tuition cost in Coastal Regional Commission (North)--Bulloch, Effingham & Screven Counties PUMA, GA for a public four year colleges is $4,371 for in-state students and $15,425 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Bulloch, Effingham & Screven Counties PUMA, GA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 90.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 33.2%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 29,243 (39.8% men and 60.2% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 29,243 students enrolled in Bulloch, Effingham & Screven Counties PUMA, GA, 39.8% men and 60.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 16,647 records, of which 58.1% were women and 41.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Biological Sciences
210 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
321 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
274 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Coastal Regional Commission (North)--Bulloch, Effingham & Screven Counties PUMA, GA was General Biological Sciences with 210 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Coastal Regional Commission (North)--Bulloch, Effingham & Screven Counties PUMA, GA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Georgia Southern University (139931)
5,812 degrees awarded
Ogeechee Technical College
1,285 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Georgia Southern University (139931) with 5,812 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 2,649 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Bulloch, Effingham & Screven Counties PUMA, GA, which is 0.596 times less than the 4,448 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 4,438 degrees mean that there were 2.67 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 1,662 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 ($4,371) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,114) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,200) 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, 0.571% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.625% 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 Bulloch, Effingham & Screven Counties PUMA, GA in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (39.1k), Some college (35.1k), and Secondary Education (17.6k).

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 Bulloch, Effingham & Screven Counties PUMA, GA was $162,800 in 2021, which is 0.665 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $155,700 to $162,800, a 4.56% increase. The homeownership rate in Bulloch, Effingham & Screven Counties PUMA, GA is 64.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Bulloch, Effingham & Screven Counties PUMA, GA have an average commute time of 27.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Bulloch, Effingham & Screven Counties PUMA, GA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Bulloch, Effingham & Screven Counties PUMA, GA is $57,821. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Bulloch, Effingham & Screven Counties 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

$162,800

Median Property Value 2021

±$4,695

$35,900

Median Property Taxes

±$1,554

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 Bulloch, Effingham & Screven Counties 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 Bulloch, Effingham & Screven Counties PUMA, GA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

64.2%

Homeownership

2021

68.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 64.2% of the housing units in Bulloch, Effingham & Screven Counties PUMA, GA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 65%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Bulloch, Effingham & Screven Counties 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 Bulloch, Effingham & Screven Counties 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 Bulloch, Effingham & Screven Counties 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.

$57,821

Median Household Income

± $2,566

55.9k

Number of Households

± 1,951

In 2021, the median household income of the 55.9k households in Bulloch, Effingham & Screven Counties PUMA, GA grew to $57,821 from the previous year's value of $54,484.

The following chart displays the households in Bulloch, Effingham & Screven Counties 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

0.456

2021 Wage GINI in Bulloch, Effingham & Screven Counties PUMA, GA

0.455

2020 Wage GINI in Bulloch, Effingham & Screven Counties PUMA, GA

In 2021, the income inequality in Bulloch, Effingham & Screven Counties PUMA, GA was 0.456 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0686% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Bulloch, Effingham & Screven Counties PUMA, GA was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Bulloch, Effingham & Screven Counties PUMA, GA in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Bulloch, Effingham & Screven Counties PUMA, GA across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (84%)
Carpooled (7.69%)
Worked At Home (4.66%)

In 2021, 84% of workers in Bulloch, Effingham & Screven Counties PUMA, GA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.69%) and those who worked at home (4.66%).

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

27.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Bulloch, Effingham & Screven Counties PUMA, GA have a longer commute time (27.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.22% of the workforce in Bulloch, Effingham & Screven Counties PUMA, GA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

15.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Bulloch, Effingham & Screven Counties PUMA, GA (22.8k out of 146k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Bulloch, Effingham & Screven Counties 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

88.8% of the population of Bulloch, Effingham & Screven Counties PUMA, GA has health coverage, with 50.5% on employee plans, 13.2% on Medicaid, 9.29% on Medicare, 12.8% on non-group plans, and 2.97% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26% under 18 years, 26.2% between 18 and 34 years, 35.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.4% were men and 51.6% were women.

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

Uninsured People

11.2%

Uninsured

50.5%

Employer Coverage

13.2%

Medicaid

9.29%

Medicare

12.8%

Non-Group

2.97%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Bulloch, Effingham & Screven Counties PUMA, GA declined by 2.37% from 11.5% to 11.2%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Bulloch, Effingham & Screven Counties PUMA, GA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.