Richmond County PUMA, GA

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Population

201,463

0.0521% 1-year decline

US Senator

Raphael Warnock

Democratic Party

US Senator

Jon Ossoff

Democratic Party

Median Age

33.9

Poverty Rate

23.4%

Median Household Income

$40,644

3.08% 1-year growth

Median Property Value

$104,700

4.49% 1-year growth

Number of Employees

82,926

1.37% 1-year growth

About

In 2018, Richmond County PUMA, GA had a population of 201k people with a median age of 33.9 and a median household income of $40,644. Between 2017 and 2018 the population of Richmond County PUMA, GA declined from 201,568 to 201,463, a -0.0521% decrease and its median household income grew from $39,430 to $40,644, a 3.08% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Richmond County PUMA, GA are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (55.7%), White (Non-Hispanic) (35.1%), White (Hispanic) (2.69%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.86%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.81%). 5.93% of the people in Richmond County PUMA, GA speak a non-English language, and 98.3% are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Central Savannah River Area Regional Commission (East Central)--Richmond County PUMA, GA are Augusta Technical College (1,996 degrees awarded in 2017), Augusta University (1,869 degrees), and Virginia College-Augusta (352 degrees).

The median property value in Richmond County PUMA, GA is $104,700, and the homeownership rate is 53.3%. Most people in Richmond County PUMA, GA commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 20.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Richmond County PUMA, GA is 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

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

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This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Georgia, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Impact on Employment

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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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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Georgia across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Civics

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Georgia went to Donald J. Trump with 50.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (45.6%), followed by Gary Johnson (3.05%). The most partisan county was Glascock County, GA with 88.8% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff are the senators currently representing the state of Georgia. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Georgia is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Richmond County PUMA, GA. Showing the available data for Georgia.

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2016 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (50.8%)
Republican Party
Hillary Rodham Clinton (45.6%)
Democratic Party
Gary Johnson (3.05%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Georgia went to Donald J. Trump with 50.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (45.6%), followed by Gary Johnson (3.05%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Georgia for each registered party from 1976 to 2016.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Georgia.

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for Georgia

50.8% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in Georgia

Glascock County, GA
88.8% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Brantley County, GA
88.4% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Banks County, GA
87.9% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2016 presidential election, the most partisan county in Georgia was Glascock County, GA with 88.8% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in Georgia colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Georgia

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Raphael Warnock

Senator from Georgia

Assumed office on January 20, 2021

Jon Ossoff

Senator from Georgia

Assumed office on January 20, 2021

Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff are the senators currently representing Georgia.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Georgia over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives from Georgia

Georgia is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Georgia have changed over time starting in 2008.

Diversity

Richmond County PUMA, GA is home to a population of 201k people, from which 98.3% are citizens. As of 2018, 3.66% of Richmond County PUMA, GA residents were born outside of the country (7.37k people).

In 2018, there were 1.59 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (112k people) in Richmond County PUMA, GA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 70.6k White (Non-Hispanic) and 5.42k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common foreign languages spoken in Richmond County PUMA, GA are Spanish (5,801 speakers), German (596 speakers), and Korean (596 speakers).

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Richmond County PUMA, GA

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
112k ± 550
White (Non-Hispanic)
70.6k ± 217
White (Hispanic)
5.42k ± 555

4.84%

Hispanic Population

9.76k people

4.84% of the people in Richmond County PUMA, GA are hispanic (9.76k people).

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

Non-English Speakers

Most Common Languages

Spanish
5,801 speakers (3.09%)
German
596 speakers (0.318%)
Korean
596 speakers (0.318%)

5.93% of Richmond County PUMA, GA citizens are speakers of a non-English language, which is lower than the national average of 21.9%. In 2018, the most common non-English language spoken in Richmond County PUMA, GA was Spanish. 3.09% of the overall population of Richmond County PUMA, GA are native Spanish speakers. 0.318% speak German and 0.318% speak Spanish, the next two most common languages.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

3.66%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

7.37k people

3.5%

2016 Foreign-Born Population

7.05k people

As of 2018, 3.66% of Richmond County PUMA, GA residents (7.37k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2016, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Richmond County PUMA, GA was 3.5%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.2

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 3.6

In 2018, the median age of all people in Richmond County PUMA, GA was 33.9. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 33, were generally younger than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 43. But people in Richmond County PUMA, GA are getting getting older. In 2017, the average age of all Richmond County PUMA, GA residents was 34.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
987 ± 769 people
Korea
787 ± 687 people
Philippines
686 ± 642 people

In 2017, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Richmond County PUMA, GA was Mexico, the natal country of 987 Richmond County PUMA, GA residents, followed by Korea with 787 and Philippines with 686.

Citizenship

98.3%

2018 Citizenship

98.2%

2017 Citizenship

As of 2018, 98.3% of Richmond County PUMA, GA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2017, the percentage of US citizens in Richmond County PUMA, GA was 98.2%, 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.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
5,314 ± 462
Gulf War (2001-)
5,167 ± 680
Gulf War (1990s)
4,053 ± 526

Richmond County PUMA, GA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.03 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

Median household income in Richmond County PUMA, GA is $40,644. In 2018, 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 $126,789, followed by Cobb County (Northeast) PUMA, GA and Fulton County (Northwest)Roswell City PUMA, GA, with respective values of $113,147 and $107,556.

Males in Richmond County PUMA, GA have an average income that is 1.26 times higher than the average income of females, which is $36,383. The income inequality in Richmond County PUMA, GA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.441, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Richmond County PUMA, GA employs 82.9k people. The largest industries in Richmond County PUMA, GA are Hospitals (7,137 people), Restaurants & Food Services (6,936 people), and U. S. Army (4,922 people), and the highest paying industries are Lumber & other construction materials merchant wholesalers ($88,625), Waste management & remediation services ($83,750), and Miscellaneous retail stores ($69,615).

Wages

Median Household Income

$40,644

2018 value

± $1,033

3.08%

1 Year Growth

± 4.11%

Households in Richmond County PUMA, GA have a median annual income of $40,644, which is less than the median annual income of $61,937 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $39,430 in 2017, which represents a 3.08% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Richmond County PUMA, GA compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

$45,661

Average Male Salary in Richmond County PUMA, GA

± $6,453

$36,383

Average Female Salary in Richmond County PUMA, GA

± $4,100

In 2017, full-time male employees in Richmond County PUMA, GA made 1.26 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Richmond County PUMA, GA by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Richmond County PUMA, GA

Two or More Races
$47,474 ± $57,540
Asian
$44,827 ± $29,939
White
$42,026 ± $6,031

In 2017 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Richmond County PUMA, GA workers was Two or More Races. These workers were paid 1.06 times more than Asian workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Richmond County PUMA, GA.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Richmond County PUMA, GA by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

0.441

2017 Wage GINI in Richmond County PUMA, GA

0.434

2016 Wage GINI in Richmond County PUMA, GA

In 2017, the income inequality in Richmond County PUMA, GA was 0.441 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.42% growth from 2016 to 2017, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Richmond County PUMA, GA was lower than than the national average of 0.479. 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.

Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2018, 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 $126,789, followed by Cobb County (Northeast) PUMA, GA and Fulton County (Northwest)Roswell City PUMA, GA, with respective values of $113,147 and $107,556.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Richmond County PUMA, GA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

23.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Richmond County PUMA, GA (45k out of 192k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 13.1%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males 6 - 11.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

Black
31,911 ± 1,496
White
11,002 ± 786
Hispanic
2,305 ± 373

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

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

82.9k

2017 Value

1.37%

1 Year growth

± 1.37%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Richmond County PUMA, GA grew at a rate of 1.37%, from 81.8k employees to 82.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Richmond County PUMA, GA, are Cashiers (3,071 people), Cooks (2,444 people), and Retail salespersons (2,441 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Richmond County PUMA, GA.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Richmond County PUMA, GA, by number of employees, are Cashiers (3,071 people), Cooks (2,444 people), and Retail salespersons (2,441 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, Richmond County PUMA, GA has an unusually high number of residents working as Military enlisted tactical operations & air/weapons specialists & crew members (20.4 times higher than expected), Communications equipment operators, all other (19.6 times), and Firstline enlisted military supervisors (12.9 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Richmond County PUMA, GA, by average salary, are Physicians & surgeons ($138,155), Chief executives & legislators ($100,290), and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers ($99,686).

Industries

Employment by Industries

82.9k

2017 Value

1.37%

1 Year growth

± 1.37%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Richmond County PUMA, GA grew at a rate of 1.37%, from 81.8k employees to 82.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Richmond County PUMA, GA, are Hospitals (7,137 people), Restaurants & Food Services (6,936 people), and U. S. Army (4,922 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.

Most Common

The most common industries in Richmond County PUMA, GA, by number of employees, are Hospitals (7,137 people), Restaurants & Food Services (6,936 people), and U. S. Army (4,922 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, Richmond County PUMA, GA has an unusually high number of U. S. Army (23.9 times higher than expected), Clay building material & refractories manufacturing (11.7 times), and Military Reserves or National Guard (11.2 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Richmond County PUMA, GA, by average salary, are Lumber & other construction materials merchant wholesalers ($88,625), Waste management & remediation services ($83,750), and Miscellaneous retail stores ($69,615).

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 2015, the top outbound Georgia product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $48.1B, followed by Motorized vehicles ($38B) and Electronics ($30.6B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

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$430B

2015 Value in Georgia

$628B

Projected 2045 Value in Georgia

46.1% growth

In 2015, total outbound Georgia trade was $430B. This is expected to increase 46.1% to $628B by 2045.

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

In 2015, the top outbound Georgia domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Florida with $39.4B, followed by South Carolina with $25.3B and North Carolina and $20.5B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Georgia shares with each state (excluding itself).

Education

In 2017, universities in Central Savannah River Area Regional Commission (East Central)--Richmond County PUMA, GA awarded 4,577 degrees. The student population of Central Savannah River Area Regional Commission (East Central)--Richmond County PUMA, GA is skewed towards women, with 5,329 male students and 9,302 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Central Savannah River Area Regional Commission (East Central)--Richmond County PUMA, GA are White (2,096 and 46.1%), followed by Black or African American (1,814 and 39.9%), Hispanic or Latino (174 and 3.83%), and Unknown (154 and 3.39%).

The largest universities in Central Savannah River Area Regional Commission (East Central)--Richmond County PUMA, GA by number of degrees awarded are Augusta Technical College (1,996 and 43.6%), Augusta University (1,869 and 40.8%), and Virginia College-Augusta (352 and 7.69%).

The most popular majors in Central Savannah River Area Regional Commission (East Central)--Richmond County PUMA, GA are Registered Nursing (305 and 6.66%), General Business Administration & Management (244 and 5.33%), and Medical Assistant (239 and 5.22%).

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 $6,382 and $20,778 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

Welding Technology
120 degree-majorss awarded
Electrician
108 degree-majorss awarded
General Cosmetology
84 degree-majorss awarded

In 2015, the most common concentation for < 1 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Central Savannah River Area Regional Commission (East Central)--Richmond County PUMA, GA was Welding Technology with 120 degree-majorss awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a < 1 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Central Savannah River Area Regional Commission (East Central)--Richmond County PUMA, GA according to their major.

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Augusta Technical College
1,996 degrees awarded
Augusta University
1,869 degrees awarded
Virginia College-Augusta
352 degrees awarded

$6,382

Median In-State Public

$12,706

Median Private

In 2017, the Central Savannah River Area Regional Commission (East Central)--Richmond County PUMA, GA institution with the largest number of graduating students was Augusta Technical College with 1,996 degrees awarded.

Student Gender for Common Institutions

1,859

Degrees Awarded to Men

2,718

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2017, 1,859 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Central Savannah River Area Regional Commission (East Central)--Richmond County PUMA, GA, which is 0.684 times less than the 2,718 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the gender disparity between the top 5 institutions in Central Savannah River Area Regional Commission (East Central)--Richmond County PUMA, GA by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
2,096 degrees awarded
Black or African American
1,814 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
174 degrees awarded

In 2017 the majority of degrees awarded at institutions in Central Savannah River Area Regional Commission (East Central)--Richmond County PUMA, GA were to White students. These 2,096 degrees mean that there were 1.16 times more White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 1,814 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Richmond County PUMA, GA was $104,700 in 2018, which is 0.456 times smaller than the national average of $229,700. Between 2017 and 2018 the median property value increased from $100,200 to $104,700, a 4.49% increase. The homeownership rate in Richmond County PUMA, GA is 53.3%, which is lower than the national average of 63.9%. People in Richmond County PUMA, GA have an average commute time of 20.6 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in Richmond County PUMA, GA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$104,700

2018 Median

± $3,152

$100,200

2017 Median

± $2,419

In 2018, the median property value in Richmond County PUMA, GA grew to to $104,700 from the previous year's value of $100,200.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Richmond County PUMA, GA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Richmond County PUMA, GA the largest share of households have a property value in the N/A range.

Household Income

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

$40,644

Median Household Income

± $1,033

72.2k

Number of Households

± 2,002

In 2018, the median household income of the 72.2k households in Richmond County PUMA, GA grew to $40,644 from the previous year's value of $39,430.

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.

Property Taxes

< $800

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Richmond County PUMA, GA 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.

Rent vs Own

53.3%

2018 Homeownership

53.1%

2017 Homeownership

In 2018, 53.3% of the housing units in Richmond County PUMA, GA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 53.1%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is lower than the national average of 63.9%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Richmond County PUMA, GA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

20.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Richmond County PUMA, GA have a shorter commute time (20.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.3 minutes). Additionally, 1.54% 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.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

Drove Alone
80.6%
Carpooled
9.46%
Walked
3.35%

In 2018, the most common method of travel for workers in Richmond County PUMA, GA was Drove Alone (80.6%), followed by those who Carpooled (9.46%) and those who Walked (3.35%).

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

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in 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, followed by 1 car.

Health

86.4% of the population of Richmond County PUMA, GA has health coverage, with 34.9% on employee plans, 21.1% on Medicaid, 8.4% on Medicare, 16.2% on non-group plans, and 5.72% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Georgia was $6,587 in 2014. This is a 5.41% increase from the previous year ($6,249).

Primary care physicians in Georgia see 1519 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.459% decrease from the previous year (1526 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1984 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 829 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Quitman County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (18.2%). Additionally, Rockdale County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (38.5%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Georgia.

1,519 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Georgia

Primary care physicians in Georgia see an average of 1,519 patients per year. This represents a 0.459% decrease from the previous year (1,526 patients).

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

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

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

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

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

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Georgia.

$6,587

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Georgia

$4,406

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$5,199

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$10,429

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Georgia (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 5.41%, from $6,249 to $6,587.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

13.6%

Uninsured

34.9%

Employer Coverage

21.1%

Medicaid

8.4%

Medicare

16.2%

Non-Group

5.72%

Military or VA

Between 2016 and 2018, the percent of uninsured citizens in Richmond County PUMA, GA declined by 10.4% from 15.2% to 13.6%.

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.