Total Population County

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GEORGIA The Peach State
Prepared by The Center for Agribusiness and
Economic Development The University of Georgia
Athens, GA
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State Population Change 2000-2002
Estimates for 2002 indicate that the US increased
its population by 2.5. Georgia had the 5th
highest percentage growth rate with 4.6.
GA 4.6 US 2.5
LOSS GAIN US GAIN GA
Primary data source U.S. Census Bureau
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Metropolitan Statistical Areasof theSoutheast
The number of Georgias Metropolitan Statistical
Areas increased from 7 to 15 in 2003 while the
number of counties within these areas rose from
42 to 70. With the exception of a few counties,
there will be a solid metropolitan area
stretching from Alabama to North Carolina.
Primary data source U.S. Census Bureau
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Georgia Total Population
Primary data sources U.S. Census Bureau,
decennial censuses and annual estimate
GA Dept. of Labor
and State Office of Planning Budget, projections
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Total Population 2002
Northwest Avg. Co. 135,556 Tot. 5,286,679
Northeast Avg. Co. 33,458 Tot. 1,338,337
Southwest Avg. Co. 21,675 Tot. 867,019
Southeast Avg. Co. 26,707 Tot. 1,068,275
Georgia Avg Co. 53,838 Tot. 8,560,310 US
288,368,698
Primary data source U.S. Census Bureau
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Population Composition by Age 2000
Median Age GA33.4 US35.3
Primary data source U.S. Census Bureau
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Georgia Population Composition by Age
Change in proportion 1990-2000 -0.5 3.3 -2.
3 -0.2 -0.4
2000 Median Age Avg. Co. 35.1 yrs.
GA 33.4 yrs.

US 35.3 yrs.
Primary data source U.S. Census Bureau
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Change in Number by Age Groups 1990-2000
This age group increased its proportion to 60.9
of the total population by 2000, fueled by a
28.5 increase in the Baby Boomers (those born
between 1946 and 1964).
Primary data source U.S. Census Bureau
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Youth Ages 0-19 2002
Northwest Avg. Co. 39,762 Tot. 1,550,720
Northeast Avg. Co. 9,416 Tot. 376,621
Southwest Avg. Co. 6,556 Tot. 262,233
Southeast Avg. Co. 8,009 Tot. 320,374
Georgia Avg Co. 15,786 Tot. 2,509,948
Primary data source U.S. Census Bureau
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Youth Ages 0-19 2002
Northwest Avg. Co. 29.5 Tot. 29.3
Northeast Avg. Co. 27.1 Tot. 28.1
Southwest Avg. Co. 29.6 Tot. 30.2
Southeast Avg. Co. 30.1 Tot. 30.0
Georgia Avg Co. 29.1 Tot. 29.3 US 28.6
Primary data source U.S. Census Bureau
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Population Change 1930-2000
Primary data source U.S. Census Bureau
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Population Change 1990-2000
Northwest Avg. Co. 30.5 Tot. 31.7
Northeast Avg. Co. 29.0 Tot. 26.5
Southwest Avg. Co. 14.0 Tot. 13.5
Southeast Avg. Co. 17.2 Tot. 14.8
Georgia Avg Co. 22.6 Tot. 26.4 US 13.2
Primary data source U.S. Census Bureau
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Number of Counties Losing Population
1930-2000GEORGIA
From 1930 to 2000 Georgia's total population grew
by 181.5 percent, though 39 counties lost
population.
Primary data source U.S. Census Bureau
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Components of Population Change
1950-2000Natural Increase Net MigrationGEORGIA
Until 1960, natural increase (an excess of births
over deaths) accounted for virtually all of
Georgia's growth. Georgia is expected to rank 4th
among 50 states in the number of persons gained
through net internal migration during the 30-yr.
period of 1995 and 2025.
Primary data source U.S. Census Bureau
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Georgia Population by Race and Ethnicity 2002
US White 80.7 Black 12.7 Other races 5.1
2 races 1.5 Hispanic 13.4
Georgia Hispanic/Latino 516,530 persons
6.0 Persons of Hispanic Origin may be of any
race so are not included in the pie chart.
Primary data source U.S. Census Bureau
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Black Population 2002
0.3 10.4 10.4 23.5 23.5 30.6 30.6
42.9 42.9 77.7
Northwest Avg. Co. 21.0 Tot. 28.8
Northeast Avg. Co. 20.4 Tot. 20.8
Southwest Avg. Co. 39.2 Tot. 37.5
Southeast Avg. Co. 29.7 Tot. 31.5
Georgia Avg Co. 27.6 Tot. 28.8 US 12.7
Primary data source U.S. Census Bureau
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Hispanic Population 2002
0.5 1.2 1.2 - 2 2 2.9 2.9 5.8 5.8
24.2
Northwest Avg. Co. 4.7 Tot. 7.3
Northeast Avg. Co. 2.9 Tot. 5.1
Southwest Avg. Co. 3.5 Tot. 3.3
Southeast Avg. Co. 3.7 Tot. 3.3
Georgia Avg Co. 3.7 Tot. 6.0 US 13.4
Primary data source U.S. Census Bureau
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Selected Vital Statistics Rates
2001
10-yrs. 1992-2001
2001 Georgia Natality Data 133,468 total births,
49,806 unwed births 30,064 induced
terminations 23,152 teen pregnancies 11,763
low-birth-weight babies
2001 Georgia Mortality Data 64,175 total
deaths 1,141 infant deaths
Primary data source GA Dept. Public Health
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Female/Male Head Families, No Husband/Wife
Present, w/Related Children Northwest Avg. Co. 15.3 Tot. 17.0
Northeast Avg. Co. 14.8 Tot. 15.7
Southwest Avg. Co. 21.4 Tot. 21.4
Southeast Avg. Co. 18.9 Tot. 18.9
Georgia Avg Co. 17.6 Tot. 17.5 US 15.4
Primary data source U.S. Census Bureau
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Georgia Families by Structure 1980-2000
Total Families 1980 1,426,645 1990
1,713,072 2000 2,111,647
Primary data source U.S. Census Bureau
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Housing, 1-Unit Detached 2000
Northwest Avg. Co. 69.3 Tot. 65.5
Northeast Avg. Co. 66.7 Tot. 66.2
Southwest Avg. Co. 59.0 Tot. 60.8
Southeast Avg. Co. 57.5 Tot. 58.7
Georgia Avg Co. 63.1 Tot. 64.2 US 60.3
Primary data source U.S. Census Bureau
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Highest Level of Educational Attainment 2000
GEORGIA Avg.
Co. US NOT Complete HS 21.4
24.3 19.6 Bachelors degree 24.3
14.0 24.4
Primary data source U.S. Census Bureau
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Selected Public School StatisticsSchool Year
2001-02
GEORGIA K-12 enrollment 1,437,295 PreK
enrollment 33,310 (not inc. private PreK) HS
dropouts (grades 9-12) 25,284 Expenditures per
pupil 6,484
Primary data source GA Dept. of Education
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Public School Students Qualifying for the
Free/Reduced Lunch Program 2001-02
Northwest Avg. Co. 42.7 Tot. 38.8
Northeast Avg. Co. 47.9 Tot. 45.1
Southwest Avg Co. 67.4 Tot. 59.1
Southeast Avg. Co. 62.1 Tot. 56.2
Georgia Avg Co. 55.1 Tot. 44.2
Primary data source U.S. Census Bureau
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Per Capita Income 1996-2001
2001 PCI Avg. GA Co. 21,687
Georgia 28,523 U.S. 30,413
Primary data source U.S. Bureau of Economic
Analysis
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Per Capita Income 1996-2001Percentage Change
Primary data source U.S. Bureau of Economic
Analysis
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Per Capita Income 1996-2001
In addition to having the highest per capita
income of the areas represented in the chart,
Georgia Metro areas have also experienced the
most rapid growth in per capita income since
1996---25.3.
Primary data source U.S. Bureau of Economic
Analysis
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Per Capita Income 2001
Northwest Avg. Co. 24,999 Tot. 32,250
Northeast Avg. Co. 22,171 Tot. 23,249
Southwest Avg. Co. 19,926 Tot. 21,570
Southeast Avg. Co. 19,733 Tot. 22,493
Georgia Avg Co. 21,687 Tot. 28,523 US 30,413
Primary data source U.S. Bureau of Economic
Analysis
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Transfer Payments 2001Georgia Total Payments
27.9 billion
GEORGIA 3,322 per capita transfer payments
11.6 of total personal income 10.1 change in
total 2000-2001
Primary data source Bureau of Economic Analysis
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Persons Below Poverty Level 1999
Northwest Avg. Co. 11.4 Tot. 10.4
Northeast Avg. Co. 14.3 Tot. 14.4
Southwest Avg. Co. 22.0 Tot. 19.9
Southeast Avg. Co. 20.4 Tot. 18.3
Georgia Avg Co. 17.0 Tot. 13.0 US 12.4
Primary data source U.S. Census Bureau
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Related Children Ages 0-17 Below Poverty 1999
Northwest Avg. Co. 14.5 Tot. 13.3
Northeast Avg. Co. 17.6 Tot. 17.2
Southwest Avg. Co. 30.1 Tot. 27.4
Southeast Avg. Co. 26.3 Tot. 23.7
Georgia Avg. Co. 22.2 Tot. 16.7 US 16.1
Primary data source U.S. Census Bureau
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Unemployment Rates
2002 Rates Avg. GA Co. 5.6 GA
5.1 US 5.8
Primary data source GA Dept. of Labor
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Business Establishments, Employment and
WagesGeorgia 2001 Annual Averages
Primary data source GA Dept. of Labor
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Employment Comparisons by Major Industry Sector
2001
Primary data source GA Dept. of Labor
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Number of Farms 1997
Northwest Avg. Co. 249 Tot. 9,714
Northeast Avg. Co. 268 Tot. 10,705
Southwest Avg. Co. 237 Tot. 9,468
Southeast Avg. Co. 261 Tot. 10,447
Georgia Avg Co. 254 Tot. 40,334 US
1,911,859 US avg. state 38,237
Primary data source U.S. Census of Agriculture
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Georgia Farms 1945-1997
Though there has been an 82 decrease in the
number of farms over these years, the average
farm size has grown by 152.
Primary data source U.S. Census of Agriculture
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2002 Farm Gate Value by Commodity Group
Georgia Total 8.8 billion
GA Avg. County 55.9 million
Primary data source Center for Agribusiness
Economic Development, UGA
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Farm Gate Value by Commodity Group 2002
Primary data source Center for Agribusiness and
Economic Development, The University of Georgia
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Components of Gross Property Tax Digests
2002Total of County Gross Digests (40 value)
256 trillion
Primary data source GA Dept. of Revenue
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Georgia Retail Sales by Store Group 2002
Total 2002 Retail Sales 108.7 billion
Primary data source Business Outreach Services,
SBDC, UGA
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Commuting to Work 2000
GEORGIA Mean travel time to work 27.7
min. Ratio of IN to OUT 1.01
Resident workers 16 3,832,803 Residents
working in county 2,240,758 Residents working
out of county 1,592,045 Total working in state
3,847,719 Workers commuting into counties from
elsewhere 1,606,961
Primary data source U.S. Census Bureau
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This study was developed to assist community
leadership with their future planning and
decision making.
Special County Area Report 03-31 December,
2003

• Prepared by
• by Dr. John C. McKissick and Susan R. Boatright
• Center for Agribusiness and Economic Development
• College of Agricultural and Environmental
  Sciences
• The University of Georgia Athens, GA
• Georgia Cooperative Extension Service
• 706-542-0760 http//www.agecon.uga.edu/caed/