Peach County, GA

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2021 Population

27,822

1.16% 1-year growth

US Senator

Jon Ossoff

Democratic Party

US Senator

Raphael Warnock

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

37.7

0.789% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

19.2%

8.23% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$53,215

5.86% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$147,600

5.35% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

11,368

2.79% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Peach County, GA had a population of 27.8k people with a median age of 37.7 and a median household income of $53,215. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Peach County, GA grew from 27,502 to 27,822, a 1.16% increase and its median household income grew from $50,267 to $53,215, a 5.86% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Peach County, GA are White (Non-Hispanic) (45.3%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (44.5%), White (Hispanic) (4.62%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.81%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (1.55%).

None of the households in Peach County, 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.

98.1% of the residents in Peach County, GA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Peach County, GA are Fort Valley State University (492 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Peach County, GA was $147,600, and the homeownership rate was 65.4%.

Most people in Peach County, GA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Peach County, GA was 2 cars per household.

Peach County, GA borders Crawford County, GA, Houston County, GA, Macon County, GA, and Taylor County, GA.

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Population & Diversity

Peach County, GA is home to a population of 27.8k people, from which 98.1% are citizens. As of 2021, 4.61% of Peach County, GA residents were born outside of the country (1.28k people).

In 2021, there were 1.02 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (12.6k people) in Peach County, GA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 12.4k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.29k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.1%

2021 Citizenship

96.8%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.1% of Peach County, GA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Peach County, GA was 96.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Peach County, GA

White (Non-Hispanic)
12.6k ± 27
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
12.4k ± 158
White (Hispanic)
1.29k ± 294

Hispanic Population

2.23k people

8% of the people in Peach County, GA are hispanic (2.23k people).

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

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Georgia.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
226,399 ± 11,557 people
India
100,869 ± 7,760 people
Jamaica
46,494 ± 5,282 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Georgia was Mexico, the natal country of 226,399 Georgia residents, followed by India with 100,869 and Jamaica with 46,494.

Foreign-Born Population

4.61%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

1.28k people

5.61%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

1.54k people

As of 2021, 4.61% of Peach County, GA residents (1.28k 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 Peach County, GA was 5.61%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
677 ± 206
Gulf War (1990s)
442 ± 196
Gulf War (2001-)
435 ± 223

Peach County, GA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.53 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Peach County, GA employs 11.4k people. The largest industries in Peach County, GA are Retail Trade (1,852 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,457 people), and Educational Services (1,298 people), and the highest paying industries are Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($99,643), Utilities ($90,329), and Information ($88,222).

Males in Georgia have an average income that is 1.35 times higher than the average income of females, which is $54,211. The income inequality in Georgia (measured using the Gini index) is 0.475, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

11.4k

2021 Value

± 997

2.79%

1 Year growth

± 11.6%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Peach County, GA grew at a rate of 2.79%, from 11.1k employees to 11.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Peach County, GA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,191 people), Sales & Related Occupations (1,101 people), and Material Moving Occupations (950 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Peach County, 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.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

11.4k

2021 Value

± 997

2.79%

1 Year growth

± 11.6%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Peach County, GA grew at a rate of 2.79%, from 11.1k employees to 11.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Peach County, GA, are Retail Trade (1,852 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,457 people), and Educational Services (1,298 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Peach County, GA, though some of these residents may live in Peach County, GA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$38,896

Median earning men ± $4,538

$31,092

Median earning women ± $2,915

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($63,125), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($59,900), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($58,750).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($53,917), Construction ($50,107), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($41,350).

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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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

112
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
111
Retail Trade
107
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$425k
Manufacturing
$34.6k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$27k
Retail Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

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 Peach County, GA went to Donald J. Trump with 51.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (47.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.98%).

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

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (51.8%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (47.2%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.98%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Peach County, GA went to Donald J. Trump with 51.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (47.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.98%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Peach County, GA 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 Peach County, GA awarded 492 degrees. The student population of Peach County, GA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 1,049 male students and 1,874 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Peach County, GA are Black or African American (444 and 90.8%), followed by White (24 and 4.91%), Two or More Races (11 and 2.25%), and Hispanic or Latino (9 and 1.84%).

The largest universities in Peach County, GA by number of degrees awarded are Fort Valley State University (492 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Peach County, GA are General Psychology (57 and 11.6%), General Biological Sciences (42 and 8.54%), and Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (33 and 6.71%).

The median tuition cost in Peach County, GA for a public four year colleges is $4,064 for in-state students and $14,786 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Peach County, GA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 72.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 19.4%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 2,923 (35.9% men and 64.1% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 2,923 students enrolled in Peach County, GA, 35.9% men and 64.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 2,653 records, of which 63.9% were women and 36.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
33 degrees awarded
General Psychology
57 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
42 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Peach County, GA was Criminal Justice - Safety Studies with 33 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Fort Valley State University

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

492 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Fort Valley State University with 492 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 162 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Peach County, GA, which is 0.491 times less than the 330 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Black or African American students. These 444 degrees mean that there were 18.5 times more degrees awarded to Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 24 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 ($4,064) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,768) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,500) 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

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Measure

In 2021, 1.01% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.946% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (2.29M), Some college (1.78M), and Bachelors Degree (1.52M).

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 Peach County, GA was $147,600 in 2021, which is 0.603 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $140,100 to $147,600, a 5.35% increase. The homeownership rate in Peach County, GA is 65.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Peach County, GA have an average commute time of 24.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Peach County, GA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Peach County, GA is $53,215. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Peach County, GA was Census Tract 401.01 with a value of $99,545, followed by Census Tract 403.01 and Census Tract 402, with respective values of $70,543 and $44,629.

In 2022, 13.7% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Peach County, GA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 3.69%.

Housing

Property

$147,600

Median Property Value 2021

±$13,047

$6,674

Median Property Taxes

±$690

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 Peach County, GA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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

Rent vs Own

65.4%

Homeownership

2021

67.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 65.4% of the housing units in Peach County, GA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 63.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Peach County, GA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 401.01
Census Tract 403.01
Census Tract 402

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Peach County, GA was Census Tract 401.01 with a value of $99,545, followed by Census Tract 403.01 and Census Tract 402, with respective values of $70,543 and $44,629.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Peach County, 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.

$53,215

Median Household Income

± $5,456

10.2k

Number of Households

± 912

In 2021, the median household income of the 10.2k households in Peach County, GA grew to $53,215 from the previous year's value of $50,267.

The following chart displays the households in Peach County, 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 $100k - $125k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Peach County, GA is from Georgia.

0.475

2021 Wage GINI in Georgia

0.476

2020 Wage GINI in Georgia

In 2021, the income inequality in Georgia was 0.475 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.141% decline from 2020 to 2021, 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.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (84.4%)
Carpooled (7.51%)
Worked At Home (4.33%)

In 2021, 84.4% of workers in Peach County, GA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.51%) and those who worked at home (4.33%).

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

24.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Peach County, GA have a shorter commute time (24.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.24% of the workforce in Peach County, GA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Peach County, GA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Peach County, GA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 13.7% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Peach County, GA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 3.69%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

19.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Peach County, GA (4.97k out of 25.9k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 18 - 24.

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

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 28.6% of the children was living in poverty in Peach County, GA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 6.4%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children 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.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 515 in Peach County, GA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 125 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

87.7% of the population of Peach County, GA has health coverage, with 41.5% on employee plans, 18.3% on Medicaid, 11.5% on Medicare, 12.3% on non-group plans, and 4.03% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Peach County, GA see 4591 patients per year on average, which represents a 15.9% decrease from the previous year (5459 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1747 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 932 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47% were men and 53% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

4,591 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Peach County, GA

Primary care physicians in Peach County, GA see an average of 4,591 patients per year. This represents a 15.9% decrease from the previous year (5,459 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.9% under 18 years, 21.9% between 18 and 34 years, 37.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 16% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47% were men and 53% were women.

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

Uninsured People

12.3%

Uninsured

41.5%

Employer Coverage

18.3%

Medicaid

11.5%

Medicare

12.3%

Non-Group

4.03%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Peach County, GA declined by 4.34% from 12.9% to 12.3%.

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

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 60.9 in Peach County, GA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Peach County, GA.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 37.3% in Peach County, GA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Peach County, GA.

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