Richmond County PUMA, GA

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2021 Population

205,772

1.78% 1-year growth

US Senator

Jon Ossoff

Democratic Party

US Senator

Raphael Warnock

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

34.7

0.872% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

22.1%

4.82% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$46,237

5.37% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$123,400

7.03% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

89,788

2.93% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Richmond County PUMA, GA had a population of 206k people with a median age of 34.7 and a median household income of $46,237. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Richmond County PUMA, GA grew from 202,178 to 205,772, a 1.78% increase and its median household income grew from $43,882 to $46,237, a 5.37% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Richmond County PUMA, GA are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (55%), White (Non-Hispanic) (33.3%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.2%), White (Hispanic) (1.97%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.52%).

6.73% of the households in Richmond 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.

98.6% of the residents in Richmond County PUMA, GA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Central Savannah River Area Regional Commission (East Central)--Richmond County PUMA, GA are Augusta University (2,425 degrees awarded in 2021), Augusta Technical College (1,766 degrees), and Miller-Motte College-Augusta (244 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Richmond County PUMA, GA was $123,400, and the homeownership rate was 51.4%.

Most people in Richmond County PUMA, GA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Richmond County PUMA, GA was 2 cars per household.

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

United States Georgia

Population & Diversity

Richmond County PUMA, GA is home to a population of 206k people, from which 98.6% are citizens. As of 2021, 3.29% of Richmond County PUMA, GA residents were born outside of the country (6.77k people).

In 2021, there were 1.65 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (113k people) in Richmond County PUMA, GA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 68.6k White (Non-Hispanic) and 8.65k 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 Richmond County PUMA, GA are Spanish (7,149 households), German (758 households), and Korean (646 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

105,469

Women

51.2%

100,326

Men

48.8%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 205,795 inhabitants, with 48.8% men, and 51.2% women.

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

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Citizenship

98.6%

2021 Citizenship

98.3%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.6% of Richmond 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 Richmond County PUMA, GA was 98.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Richmond County PUMA, GA

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
113k ± 1.2k
White (Non-Hispanic)
68.6k ± 362
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
8.65k ± 1.2k

5.17%

Hispanic Population

10.6k people

5.17% of the people in Richmond County PUMA, GA are hispanic (10.6k people).

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

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Philippines
782 ± 685 people
Korea
703 ± 650 people
Mexico
626 ± 613 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Richmond County PUMA, GA was Philippines, the natal country of 782 Richmond County PUMA, GA residents, followed by Korea with 703 and Mexico with 626.

Foreign-Born Population

3.29%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

6.77k people

3.49%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

7.06k people

As of 2021, 3.29% of Richmond County PUMA, GA residents (6.77k 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 Richmond County PUMA, GA was 3.49%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
7,149 households (3.72%)
German
758 households (0.394%)
Korean
646 households (0.336%)

6.73% of the households in Richmond 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 Richmond County PUMA, GA was Spanish. 3.72% of the households in Richmond 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-)
5,270 ± 703
Vietnam
4,627 ± 464
Gulf War (1990s)
3,561 ± 466

Richmond County PUMA, GA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.14 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Richmond County PUMA, GA employs 89.8k people. The largest industries in Richmond County PUMA, GA are Restaurants & Food Services (7,910 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (6,190 people), and U. S. Army (4,910 people), and the highest paying industries are Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($106,514), Electric power generation, transmission & distribution ($104,380), and Structural metals, & boiler, tank, & shipping container manufacturing ($96,522).

Males in Richmond County PUMA, GA have an average income that is 1.29 times higher than the average income of females, which is $40,031. The income inequality in Richmond County PUMA, GA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.447, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

43,426

Women

49.8%

43,808

Men

50.2%

The workforce of Richmond County PUMA, GA in 2020 was 87,234 people, with 49.8% woman, and 50.2% men.

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

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Occupations

89.8k

2021 Value

2.93%

1 Year growth

± 2.93%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Richmond County PUMA, GA grew at a rate of 2.93%, from 87.2k employees to 89.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Richmond County PUMA, GA, are Janitors & building cleaners (2,629 people), Cashiers (2,621 people), and Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,597 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Richmond 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

89.8k

2021 Value

2.93%

1 Year growth

± 2.93%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Richmond County PUMA, GA grew at a rate of 2.93%, from 87.2k employees to 89.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Richmond County PUMA, GA, are Restaurants & Food Services (7,910 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (6,190 people), and U. S. Army (4,910 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Richmond County PUMA, GA, though some of these residents may live in Richmond County PUMA, GA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$33,824

Median earning men ± $1,641

$26,351

Median earning women ± $872

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($56,481), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($55,469), and Public Administration ($45,330).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($34,787), Information ($32,985), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($32,922).

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

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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 Richmond County PUMA, GA awarded 4,490 degrees. The student population of Richmond County PUMA, GA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 4,865 male students and 8,625 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Richmond County PUMA, GA are White (2,185 and 49%), followed by Black or African American (1,473 and 33%), Hispanic or Latino (284 and 6.37%), and Asian (214 and 4.8%).

The largest universities in Richmond County PUMA, GA by number of degrees awarded are Augusta University (2,425 and 54%), Augusta Technical College (1,766 and 39.3%), and Miller-Motte College-Augusta (244 and 5.43%).

The most popular majors in Central Savannah River Area Regional Commission (East Central)--Richmond County PUMA, GA are Registered Nursing (381 and 8.49%), Computer & Information Systems Security (256 and 5.7%), and Medicine (232 and 5.17%).

The median tuition costs in Central Savannah River Area Regional Commission (East Central)--Richmond County PUMA, GA are $12,706 for private four year colleges, and $6,892 and $22,270 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Richmond County PUMA, GA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 70.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 25.4%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 13,490 (36.1% men and 63.9% women).

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

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 13,490 students enrolled in Richmond County PUMA, GA, 36.1% men and 63.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 6,189 records, of which 61.9% were women and 38.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
201 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
82 degree-majors awarded
Kinesiology & Exercise Science
80 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Central Savannah River Area Regional Commission (East Central)--Richmond County PUMA, GA was Registered Nursing with 201 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Central Savannah River Area Regional Commission (East Central)--Richmond County PUMA, GA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Augusta University
2,425 degrees awarded
Augusta Technical College
1,766 degrees awarded
Miller-Motte College-Augusta
244 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Augusta University with 2,425 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 1,808 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Richmond County PUMA, GA, which is 0.674 times less than the 2,682 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 2,185 degrees mean that there were 1.48 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 1,473 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

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($12,706) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,130) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($2,500) 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

Measure

In 2021, 0.788% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.01% 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 Richmond County PUMA, GA in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (53.1k), Some college (38.3k), and Secondary Education (27.8k).

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 Richmond County PUMA, GA was $123,400 in 2021, which is 0.504 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $115,300 to $123,400, a 7.03% increase. The homeownership rate in Richmond County PUMA, GA is 51.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Richmond County PUMA, GA have an average commute time of 21.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Richmond County PUMA, GA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Richmond County PUMA, GA is $46,237. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Richmond 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.

Housing

Property

$123,400

Median Property Value 2021

±$4,198

$37,827

Median Property Taxes

±$1,531

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 Richmond County PUMA, GA the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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

Rent vs Own

51.4%

Homeownership

2021

64.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 51.4% of the housing units in Richmond County PUMA, GA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 51.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Richmond 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 Richmond 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 Richmond 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.

$46,237

Median Household Income

± $1,498

73.6k

Number of Households

± 2,509

In 2021, the median household income of the 73.6k households in Richmond County PUMA, GA grew to $46,237 from the previous year's value of $43,882.

The following chart displays the households in Richmond 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 < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

0.447

2021 Wage GINI in Richmond County PUMA, GA

0.441

2020 Wage GINI in Richmond County PUMA, GA

In 2021, the income inequality in Richmond County PUMA, GA was 0.447 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.23% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Richmond County PUMA, GA was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Richmond County PUMA, GA in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (77.9%)
Carpooled (8.75%)
Worked At Home (5.96%)

In 2021, 77.9% of workers in Richmond County PUMA, GA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.75%) and those who worked at home (5.96%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

21.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Richmond County PUMA, GA have a shorter commute time (21.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.42% of the workforce in Richmond County PUMA, GA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Richmond 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 Richmond 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 Richmond County PUMA, GA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

22.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Richmond County PUMA, GA (43.2k out of 196k 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 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Richmond County PUMA, 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.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

87.1% of the population of Richmond County PUMA, GA has health coverage, with 36.5% on employee plans, 21.3% on Medicaid, 9.26% on Medicare, 15% on non-group plans, and 4.99% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.8% under 18 years, 23.4% between 18 and 34 years, 36.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 45.9% were men and 54.1% were women.

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

Uninsured People

12.9%

Uninsured

36.5%

Employer Coverage

21.3%

Medicaid

9.26%

Medicare

15%

Non-Group

4.99%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Richmond County PUMA, GA declined by 3.58% from 13.4% to 12.9%.

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