Peach County, GA

County

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2023 Population
28,269
0.766% 1-year growth
US Senator
Jon Ossoff
Democratic Party
US Senator
Raphael Warnock
Democratic Party
2023 Median Age
37.8
0.787% 1-year decrease
2023 Poverty Rate
17.7%
14.4% 1-year decrease
2023 Median Household Income
$68,365
12.2% 1-year growth
2023 Median Property Value
$186,100
9.15% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
12,511
5.21% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Peach County, GA had a population of 28.3k people with a median age of 37.8 and a median household income of $68,365. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Peach County, GA grew from 28,054 to 28,269, a 0.766% increase and its median household income grew from $60,940 to $68,365, a 12.2% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Peach County, GA are White (Non-Hispanic) (43.4%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (42.9%), White (Hispanic) (3.35%), Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) (3.13%), and Other (Hispanic) (2.75%).

None of the households in Peach County, GA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.2% of the residents in Peach County, GA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Peach County, GA are Fort Valley State University (399 degrees awarded in 2023).

In 2023, the median property value in Peach County, GA was $186,100, and the homeownership rate was 70.5%.

Most people in Peach County, GA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22 minutes. The average car ownership in Peach County, GA was 2 cars per household.

Population & Diversity

Peach County, GA is home to a population of 28.3k people, from which 97.2% are citizens. As of 2023, 4.66% of Peach County, GA residents were born outside of the country (1.32k people).

In 2023, there were 1.01 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (12.3k people) in Peach County, GA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 12.1k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 946 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

97.2%
2023 Citizenship
98.2%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 97.2% of Peach County, GA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Peach County, GA was 98.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Peach County, GA
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    12.3k ± 198
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    12.1k ± 216
  3. White (Hispanic)
    946 ± 346
9.14%
Hispanic Population
2.59k people

In 2023, there were 1.01 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (12.3k people) in Peach County, GA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 12.1k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 946 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

9.14% of the people in Peach County, GA are hispanic (2.59k people).

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Foreign-Born Population

4.66%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
1.32k people
4.48%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
1.26k people

As of 2023, 4.66% of Peach County, GA residents (1.32k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Peach County, GA was 4.48%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Gulf War (2001-)
    899 ± 369
  2. Gulf War (1990s)
    424 ± 179
  3. Vietnam
    414 ± 128

Peach County, GA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 2.12 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Peach County, GA employs 12.5k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Peach County, GA were Health Care & Social Assistance (1,653 people), Retail Trade (1,462 people), and Educational Services (1,308 people), and the highest paying industries were Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($102,279), Utilities ($98,824), and Public Administration ($82,034).

Occupations

12.5k
2023 Value
± 966
5.21%
1 Year growth
± 10.9%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Peach County, GA grew at a rate of 5.21%, from 11.9k employees to 12.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Peach County, GA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,511 people), Sales & Related Occupations (1,326 people), and Material Moving Occupations (1,042 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Peach County, GA.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

12.5k
2023 Value
± 966
5.21%
1 Year growth
± 10.9%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Peach County, GA grew at a rate of 5.21%, from 11.9k employees to 12.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Peach County, GA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,653 people), Retail Trade (1,462 people), and Educational Services (1,308 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Peach County, GA, though some of these residents may live in Peach County, GA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$48,756
Median earning men ± $5,405
$31,845
Median earning women ± $3,137

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Public Administration ($86,832), Information ($68,884), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($61,616).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Wholesale Trade ($66,500), Public Administration ($61,935), and Manufacturing ($54,451).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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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%.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments
  1. 47
    Retail Trade
  2. 38
    Retail Trade
  3. 31
    Construction

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Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll
  1. $122k
    Manufacturing
  2. $44.2k
    Retail Trade
  3. $40k
    Construction

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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.

US Senators from Georgia

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Jon Ossoff
Senator from Georgia2
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 Georgia3
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.

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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.

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Education

In 2023, universities in Peach County, GA awarded 399 degrees. The student population of Peach County, GA in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 928 male students and 1,835 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Peach County, GA are Black or African American (353 and 88.9%), followed by White (20 and 5.04%), Hispanic or Latino (9 and 2.27%), and Asian (6 and 1.51%).

The largest universities in Peach County, GA by number of degrees awarded are Fort Valley State University (399 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Peach County, GA are School Counseling & Guidance Services (33 and 8.27%), General Psychology (32 and 8.02%), and General Business Administration & Management (30 and 7.52%).

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

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2023 in Peach County, GA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 62.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 23.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 2,763 (33.6% men and 66.4% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 2,763 students enrolled in Peach County, GA, 33.6% men and 66.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 2,497 records, of which 66.4% were women and 33.6% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 29 degrees awarded
  2. 32 degrees awarded
  3. 30 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Peach County, GA was General Biological Sciences with 29 degrees awarded.

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

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
399 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Fort Valley State University with 399 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 130 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Peach County, GA, which is 0.483 times less than the 269 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Black or African American students. These 353 degrees mean that there were 17.6 times more degrees awarded to Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 20 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($4,064) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,328) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,500) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2023, 1.22% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.12% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (2.33M), Some college (1.77M), and Bachelors Degree (1.6M).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Peach County, GA was $186,100 in 2023, which is 0.613 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $170,500 to $186,100, a 9.15% increase. The homeownership rate in Peach County, GA is 70.5%, which is higher than the national average of 65%.

People in Peach County, GA have an average commute time of 22 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Peach County, GA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Peach County, GA is $68,365. In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Peach County, GA was Census Tract 401.01, Peach County, GA with a value of $122,813, followed by Census Tract 403.01, Peach County, GA and Census Tract 402, Peach County, GA, with respective values of $75,506 and $65,635.

In 2024, 12.2% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Peach County, GA. From 2014 to 2024, the indicator declined 5.16%.

Property

$186,100
Median Property Value 2023
±$15,038
$7,252
Median Property Taxes
±$685

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Peach County, GA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $2k - $3k range.

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Rent vs Own

70.5%
Homeownership
2023
68.5%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 70.5% of the housing units in Peach County, GA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 69%.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 401.01, Peach County, GA
  2. Census Tract 403.01, Peach County, GA
  3. Census Tract 402, Peach County, GA

In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Peach County, GA was Census Tract 401.01, Peach County, GA with a value of $122,813, followed by Census Tract 403.01, Peach County, GA and Census Tract 402, Peach County, GA, with respective values of $75,506 and $65,635.

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

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Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$68,365
Median Household Income
± $6,950
10.3k
Number of Households
± 869

In 2023, the median household income of the 10.3k households in Peach County, GA grew to $68,365 from the previous year's value of $60,940.

The following chart displays the households in Peach County, GA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Peach County, GA is from Peach County, GA.
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This chart shows the number of workers in Peach County, GA across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (77.7%)
  2. Worked At Home (9.86%)
  3. Carpooled (8.87%)

In 2023, 77.7% of workers in Peach County, GA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (9.86%) and those who carpooled to work (8.87%).

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Commute Time

22 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Peach County, GA have a shorter commute time (22 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 0.711% of the workforce in Peach County, GA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

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

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Severe Housing Problems

In 2024, 12.2% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Peach County, GA. From 2014 to 2024, the indicator declined 5.16%.

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Poverty & Diversity

17.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Peach County, GA (4.73k out of 26.6k 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 < 5 and then Males 18 - 24.

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

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

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Children in Poverty

In 2024, 25.9% of the children was living in poverty in Peach County, GA. From 2014 to 2024, the indicator declined 9.1%.

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Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

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

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Health

88.8% of the population of Peach County, GA has health coverage, with 43.5% on employee plans, 15.6% on Medicaid, 11.3% on Medicare, 15.2% on non-group plans, and 3.26% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Peach County, GA see 4,736 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.67% increase from the previous year (4,658 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2040 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 752 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49% were men and 51% were women.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

4,736 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Peach County, GA

Primary care physicians in Peach County, GA see an average of 4,736 patients per year. This represents a 1.67% increase from the previous year (4,658 patients).

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

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Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.6% under 18 years, 23.4% between 18 and 34 years, 36.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49% were men and 51% were women.

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Uninsured People

11.2%
Uninsured
43.5%
Employer Coverage
15.6%
Medicaid
11.3%
Medicare
15.2%
Non-Group
3.26%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Peach County, GA grew by 0.765% from 11.1% to 11.2%.

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Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2024, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 72.9 in Peach County, GA.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2024, 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 39.8% in Peach County, GA.

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Clinical Care

Indicator

In 2024, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 17% in Peach County, GA.

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