Muscogee County, GA

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2023 Population

204,383

0.0924% 1-year decline

US Senator

Jon Ossoff

Democratic Party

US Senator

Raphael Warnock

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

35.1

0.573% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

18.8%

0.796% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$56,622

3.78% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$182,300

8.25% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

83,519

0.778% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Muscogee County, GA had a population of 204k people with a median age of 35.1 and a median household income of $56,622. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Muscogee County, GA declined from 204,572 to 204,383, a −0.0924% decrease and its median household income grew from $54,561 to $56,622, a 3.78% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Muscogee County, GA are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (45.9%), White (Non-Hispanic) (37.4%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (5.21%), Other (Hispanic) (3.04%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.5%).

None of the households in Muscogee 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.

97.7% of the residents in Muscogee County, GA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Muscogee County, GA are Columbus State University (1,669 degrees awarded in 2023), Columbus Technical College (1,668 degrees), and Miller-Motte College-Columbus (93 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Muscogee County, GA was $182,300, and the homeownership rate was 50.2%.

Most people in Muscogee County, GA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Muscogee County, GA was 2 cars per household.

Muscogee County, GA borders Lee County, AL, Russell County, AL, Chattahoochee County, GA, Harris County, GA, and Talbot County, GA.

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Population & Diversity

Muscogee County, GA is home to a population of 204k people, from which 97.7% are citizens. As of 2023, 5.28% of Muscogee County, GA residents were born outside of the country (10.8k people).

In 2023, there were 1.23 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (93.8k people) in Muscogee County, GA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 76.5k White (Non-Hispanic) and 10.6k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.7%

2023 Citizenship

97.6%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 97.7% of Muscogee County, GA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Muscogee County, GA was 97.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Muscogee County, GA

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
93.8k ± 1.03k
White (Non-Hispanic)
76.5k ± 677
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
10.6k ± 1.25k

8.26%

Hispanic Population

16.9k people

8.26% of the people in Muscogee County, GA are hispanic (16.9k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Muscogee 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
222,301 ± 11,455 people
India
103,637 ± 7,865 people
Jamaica
49,864 ± 5,470 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Georgia was Mexico, the natal country of 222,301 Georgia residents, followed by India with 103,637 and Jamaica with 49,864.

Foreign-Born Population

5.28%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

10.8k people

5.22%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

10.7k people

As of 2023, 5.28% of Muscogee County, GA residents (10.8k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Muscogee County, GA was 5.22%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
8,017 ± 875
Vietnam
4,643 ± 546
Gulf War (1990s)
4,494 ± 558

Muscogee County, GA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.73 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Muscogee County, GA employs 83.5k people. The largest industries in Muscogee County, GA are Health Care & Social Assistance (12,369 people), Retail Trade (8,251 people), and Finance & Insurance (8,039 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($83,221), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($60,816), and Wholesale Trade ($59,000).

Males in Georgia have an average income that is 1.35 times higher than the average income of females, which is $58,988. The income inequality in Georgia (measured using the Gini index) is 0.474, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

83.5k

2023 Value

± 2,781

0.778%

1 Year growth

± 4.67%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Muscogee County, GA grew at a rate of 0.778%, from 82.9k employees to 83.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Muscogee County, GA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (11,733 people), Sales & Related Occupations (8,544 people), and Management Occupations (6,594 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Muscogee 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.

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

83.5k

2023 Value

± 2,781

0.778%

1 Year growth

± 4.67%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Muscogee County, GA grew at a rate of 0.778%, from 82.9k employees to 83.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Muscogee County, GA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (12,369 people), Retail Trade (8,251 people), and Finance & Insurance (8,039 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Muscogee County, GA, though some of these residents may live in Muscogee County, GA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$43,967

Median earning men ± $1,565

$34,194

Median earning women ± $1,420

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($96,936), Wholesale Trade ($75,821), and Public Administration ($51,276).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Information ($47,685), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($44,216), and Public Administration ($44,099).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.94%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 4.87M people employed in Georgia. This represents a 2.94% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 11.9%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Georgia.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

374
Retail Trade
322
Health Care and Social Assistance
292
Other Services (except Public Administration)

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

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$1.05M
Finance and Insurance
$843k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$355k
Manufacturing

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

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Muscogee County, GA went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 61.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (37.3%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.2%).

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

Joseph R Biden Jr. (61.5%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (37.3%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.2%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Muscogee 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 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 2023, universities in Muscogee County, GA awarded 3,508 degrees. The student population of Muscogee County, GA in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 4,099 male students and 7,058 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Muscogee County, GA are White (1,450 and 42%), followed by Black or African American (1,419 and 41.1%), Hispanic or Latino (296 and 8.58%), and Two or More Races (115 and 3.33%).

The largest universities in Muscogee County, GA by number of degrees awarded are Columbus State University (1,669 and 47.6%), Columbus Technical College (1,668 and 47.5%), and Miller-Motte College-Columbus (93 and 2.65%).

The most popular majors in Muscogee County, GA are Other Mechanic & Repair Technologies (248 and 7.07%), Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (215 and 6.13%), and General Health Services (204 and 5.82%).

The median tuition cost in Muscogee County, GA for a public four year colleges is $4,371 for in-state students and $15,424 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2023 in Muscogee County, GA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 99.2%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 30.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 11,157 (36.7% men and 63.3% 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 2023 there were 11,157 students enrolled in Muscogee County, GA, 36.7% men and 63.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 4,736 records, of which 70.3% were women and 29.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Health Services
138 degrees awarded
Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities
65 degrees awarded
Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant
57 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for N/A recipients in Muscogee County, GA was General Health Services with 138 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a N/A from schools in Muscogee County, GA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Columbus State University
1,669 degrees awarded
Columbus Technical College
1,668 degrees awarded
Miller-Motte College-Columbus
93 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Columbus State University with 1,669 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 1,206 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Muscogee County, GA, which is 0.524 times less than the 2,302 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,450 degrees mean that there were 1.02 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 1,419 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 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,380) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($1,465) 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 2022, 1.08% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.03% 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 2022 were High School or Equivalent (2.33M), Some college (1.78M), and Bachelors Degree (1.56M).

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 Muscogee County, GA was $182,300 in 2023, which is 0.601 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $168,400 to $182,300, a 8.25% increase. The homeownership rate in Muscogee County, GA is 50.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Muscogee County, GA have an average commute time of 20.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Muscogee County, GA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Muscogee County, GA is $56,622. In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Muscogee County, GA was Census Tract 103.01 with a value of $126,938, followed by Census Tract 11 and Census Tract 108.02, with respective values of $125,521 and $74,175.

In 2023, 20.4% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Muscogee County, GA. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator grew 2.98%.

Housing

Property

$182,300

Median Property Value 2023

±$5,439

$40,491

Median Property Taxes

±$1,705

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

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

Rent vs Own

50.2%

Homeownership

2023

65.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 50.2% of the housing units in Muscogee County, GA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 49.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Muscogee 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 103.01
Census Tract 11
Census Tract 108.02

In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Muscogee County, GA was Census Tract 103.01 with a value of $126,938, followed by Census Tract 11 and Census Tract 108.02, with respective values of $125,521 and $74,175.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Muscogee 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.

$56,622

Median Household Income

± $1,512

80.6k

Number of Households

± 2,472

In 2023, the median household income of the 80.6k households in Muscogee County, GA grew to $56,622 from the previous year's value of $54,561.

The following chart displays the households in Muscogee 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 $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

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

0.474

2022 Wage GINI in Georgia

0.475

2021 Wage GINI in Georgia

In 2022, the income inequality in Georgia was 0.474 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.224% decline from 2021 to 2022, 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 2023

Drove Alone (76.6%)
Worked At Home (9.35%)
Carpooled (8.93%)

In 2023, 76.6% of workers in Muscogee County, GA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (9.35%) and those who carpooled to work (8.93%).

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

20.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Muscogee County, GA have a shorter commute time (20.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.2% of the workforce in Muscogee County, GA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 20.4% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Muscogee County, GA. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator grew 2.98%.

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

Poverty & Diversity

18.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Muscogee County, GA (37.5k out of 199k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Muscogee County, GA is Black, followed by White and Two Or More.

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 2023, 29.2% of the children was living in poverty in Muscogee County, GA. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator grew 1.1%.

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.

Health

88.7% of the population of Muscogee County, GA has health coverage, with 34.6% on employee plans, 18.7% on Medicaid, 8.35% on Medicare, 18.9% on non-group plans, and 8.12% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Muscogee County, GA see 922 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.07% decrease from the previous year (932 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1713 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 308 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.3% were men and 53.7% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

922 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Muscogee County, GA

Primary care physicians in Muscogee County, GA see an average of 922 patients per year. This represents a 1.07% decrease from the previous year (932 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.5% under 18 years, 21.6% between 18 and 34 years, 36.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.3% were men and 53.7% were women.

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

Uninsured People

11.3%

Uninsured

34.6%

Employer Coverage

18.7%

Medicaid

8.35%

Medicare

18.9%

Non-Group

8.12%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Muscogee County, GA declined by 6.28% from 12% to 11.3%.

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

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 79.8 in Muscogee County, GA.

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

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, 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 38.2% in Muscogee County, GA.

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