Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance), GA

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2023 Population

126,987

0.249% 1-year growth

US Senator

Jon Ossoff

Democratic Party

US Senator

Raphael Warnock

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

29.2

1.74% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

26.3%

2.81% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$51,655

8.07% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$271,800

12.2% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

63,597

1.85% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance), GA had a population of 127k people with a median age of 29.2 and a median household income of $51,655. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance), GA grew from 126,672 to 126,987, a 0.249% increase and its median household income grew from $47,798 to $51,655, a 8.07% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance), GA are White (Non-Hispanic) (54.4%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (26.1%), Two+ (Hispanic) (4.76%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (4.24%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.32%).

None of the households in Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance), 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.

93.7% of the residents in Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance), GA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance), GA are University of Georgia (13,577 degrees awarded in 2023), Athens Technical College (2,286 degrees), and Georgia Institute of Cosmetology (122 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance), GA was $271,800, and the homeownership rate was 40.5%.

Most people in Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance), GA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance), GA was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance), GA is home to a population of 127k people, from which 93.7% are citizens. As of 2023, 9.79% of Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance), GA residents were born outside of the country (12.4k people).

In 2023, there were 2.08 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (69k people) in Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance), GA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 33.1k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 6.04k Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

93.7%

2023 Citizenship

93.9%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 93.7% of Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance), GA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance), GA was 93.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance), GA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance), GA

White (Non-Hispanic)
69k ± 472
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
33.1k ± 753
Two+ (Hispanic)
6.04k ± 991

11.5%

Hispanic Population

14.6k people

11.5% of the people in Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance), GA are hispanic (14.6k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance), GA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place 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

9.79%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

12.4k people

9.62%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

12.2k people

As of 2023, 9.79% of Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance), GA residents (12.4k 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 Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance), GA was 9.62%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance), GA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,329 ± 270
Gulf War (2001-)
971 ± 285
Gulf War (1990s)
874 ± 284

Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance), GA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.37 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance), GA employs 63.6k people. The largest industries in Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance), GA are Educational Services (14,873 people), Accommodation & Food Services (7,284 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (7,059 people), and the highest paying industries are Public Administration ($56,781), Utilities ($56,318), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($56,198).

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

63.6k

2023 Value

± 2,309

1.85%

1 Year growth

± 5%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance), GA grew at a rate of 1.85%, from 62.4k employees to 63.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance), GA, are Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (8,635 people), Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (6,330 people), and Management Occupations (6,182 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance), 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

63.6k

2023 Value

± 2,309

1.85%

1 Year growth

± 5%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance), GA grew at a rate of 1.85%, from 62.4k employees to 63.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance), GA, are Educational Services (14,873 people), Accommodation & Food Services (7,284 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (7,059 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance), GA, though some of these residents may live in Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance), GA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$37,262

Median earning men ± $2,081

$28,566

Median earning women ± $1,338

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Public Administration ($62,650), Construction ($45,896), and Manufacturing ($44,549).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($46,512), Construction ($44,886), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($41,250).

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.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Georgia went to Donald J. Trump with 50.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.5%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.394%).

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

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

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance), GA. Showing the available data for Georgia.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (50.7%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (48.5%)
Democratic Party
Chase Oliver (0.394%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Georgia went to Donald J. Trump with 50.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.5%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.394%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Georgia for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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 Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance), GA awarded 15,985 degrees. The student population of Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance), GA in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 18,620 male students and 27,414 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance), GA are White (10,635 and 69%), followed by Black or African American (1,550 and 10.1%), Asian (1,293 and 8.4%), and Hispanic or Latino (1,147 and 7.45%).

The largest universities in Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance), GA by number of degrees awarded are University of Georgia (13,577 and 84.9%), Athens Technical College (2,286 and 14.3%), and Georgia Institute of Cosmetology (122 and 0.763%).

The most popular majors in Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance), GA are Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (632 and 3.95%), General Psychology (591 and 3.7%), and General Biological Sciences (572 and 3.58%).

The median tuition cost in Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance), GA for a public four year colleges is $9,790 for in-state students and $28,830 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2023 in Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance), GA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 37.2%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 38.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 46,034 (40.4% men and 59.6% 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 46,034 students enrolled in Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance), GA, 40.4% men and 59.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 29,196 records, of which 59.1% were women and 40.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Psychology
591 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
572 degrees awarded
General Finance
545 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance), GA was General Psychology with 591 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance), GA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of Georgia
13,577 degrees awarded
Athens Technical College
2,286 degrees awarded
Georgia Institute of Cosmetology
122 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Georgia with 13,577 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 6,515 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance), GA, which is 0.688 times less than the 9,470 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 10,635 degrees mean that there were 6.86 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 1,550 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 ($9,790) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,390) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($900) 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 Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance), GA was $271,800 in 2023, which is 0.896 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $242,300 to $271,800, a 12.2% increase. The homeownership rate in Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance), GA is 40.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance), GA have an average commute time of 20.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance), GA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance), GA is $51,655. In 2023, the place with the highest median household income in Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance), GA was Census Tract 1508 with a value of $96,374, followed by Census Tract 1304 and Census Tract 1509, with respective values of $84,306 and $78,802.

Housing

Property

$271,800

Median Property Value 2023

±$8,486

$21,623

Median Property Taxes

±$1,207

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 Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance), GA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance), GA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

40.5%

Homeownership

2023

68.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 40.5% of the housing units in Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance), GA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 40.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance), 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 1508
Census Tract 1304
Census Tract 1509

In 2023, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance), GA was Census Tract 1508 with a value of $96,374, followed by Census Tract 1304 and Census Tract 1509, with respective values of $84,306 and $78,802.

The following map shows all of the places in Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance), 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.

$51,655

Median Household Income

± $1,834

53.4k

Number of Households

± 2,063

In 2023, the median household income of the 53.4k households in Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance), GA grew to $51,655 from the previous year's value of $47,798.

The following chart displays the households in Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance), 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

The closest comparable wage GINI for Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance), 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 (72%)
Worked At Home (11.9%)
Carpooled (7.78%)

In 2023, 72% of workers in Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance), GA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (11.9%) and those who carpooled to work (7.78%).

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

20.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance), GA have a shorter commute time (20.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.31% of the workforce in Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance), GA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance), GA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance), GA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance), GA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

26.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance), GA (30.7k out of 117k 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 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance), GA is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

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

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

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

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

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

Health

88.8% of the population of Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance), GA has health coverage, with 50.8% on employee plans, 11.2% on Medicaid, 8.44% on Medicare, 17.4% on non-group plans, and 1.04% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Clarke County, GA see 1206 patients per year on average, which represents a 6.94% decrease from the previous year (1296 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1921 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 317 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,206 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Clarke County, GA

Primary care physicians in Clarke County, GA see an average of 1,206 patients per year. This represents a 6.94% decrease from the previous year (1,296 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.3% under 18 years, 38.5% between 18 and 34 years, 29.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 11.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.8% were men and 53.2% were women.

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

Uninsured People

11.2%

Uninsured

50.8%

Employer Coverage

11.2%

Medicaid

8.44%

Medicare

17.4%

Non-Group

1.04%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance), GA declined by 10.7% from 12.6% to 11.2%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance), GA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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