Dade County, GA

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2020 Population

16,183

0.0864% 1-year decline

US Senator

Jon Ossoff

Democratic Party

US Senator

Raphael Warnock

Democratic Party

2020 Median Age

42.7

0.235% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

11.1%

18.9% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$40,384

5.16% 1-year decline

2020 Median Property Value

$128,500

4.05% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

7,113

0.794% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Dade County, GA had a population of 16.2k people with a median age of 42.7 and a median household income of $40,384. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Dade County, GA declined from 16,197 to 16,183, a −0.0864% decrease and its median household income declined from $42,581 to $40,384, a −5.16% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Dade County, GA are White (Non-Hispanic) (92.6%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3%), White (Hispanic) (1.21%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (0.939%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.735%).

None of the households in Dade 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.

99.1% of the residents in Dade County, GA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Dade County, GA are Covenant College (245 degrees awarded in 2020).

In 2020, the median property value in Dade County, GA was $128,500, and the homeownership rate was 71%.

Most people in Dade County, GA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Dade County, GA was 2 cars per household.

Dade County, GA borders DeKalb County, AL, Jackson County, AL, Walker County, GA, Hamilton County, TN, and Marion County, TN.

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Population & Diversity

Dade County, GA is home to a population of 16.2k people, from which 99.1% are citizens. As of 2020, 2% of Dade County, GA residents were born outside of the country (323 people).

In 2020, there were 30.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (15k people) in Dade County, GA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 486 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 196 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.1%

2020 Citizenship

99%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 99.1% of Dade County, GA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Dade County, GA was 99%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Dade County, GA

White (Non-Hispanic)
15k ± 124
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
486 ± 156
White (Hispanic)
196 ± 96

2.32%

Hispanic Population

376 people

2.32% of the people in Dade County, GA are hispanic (376 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Dade 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
234,298 ± 11,751 people
India
98,606 ± 7,673 people
Jamaica
44,462 ± 5,166 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Georgia was Mexico, the natal country of 234,298 Georgia residents, followed by India with 98,606 and Jamaica with 44,462.

Foreign-Born Population

2020 Foreign-Born Population

323 people

2.09%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

339 people

As of 2020, 2% of Dade County, GA residents (323 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Dade County, GA was 2.09%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
410 ± 144
Gulf War (2001-)
84 ± 64
Korea
36 ± 39

Dade County, GA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 4.88 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Dade County, GA employs 7.11k people. The largest industries in Dade County, GA are Manufacturing (1,246 people), Educational Services (929 people), and Construction (878 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($81,477), Finance & Insurance ($54,063), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($52,708).

Males in Georgia have an average income that is 1.35 times higher than the average income of females, which is $51,276. The income inequality in Georgia (measured using the Gini index) is 0.476, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

7.11k

2020 Value

± 602

0.794%

1 Year growth

± 11.4%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Dade County, GA grew at a rate of 0.794%, from 7.06k employees to 7.11k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Dade County, GA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (876 people), Sales & Related Occupations (733 people), and Production Occupations (726 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Dade 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

7.11k

2020 Value

± 602

0.794%

1 Year growth

± 11.4%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Dade County, GA grew at a rate of 0.794%, from 7.06k employees to 7.11k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Dade County, GA, are Manufacturing (1,246 people), Educational Services (929 people), and Construction (878 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Dade County, GA, though some of these residents may live in Dade County, GA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$32,017

Median earning men ± $2,153

$24,185

Median earning women ± $4,298

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($56,429), Public Administration ($55,714), and Other Services Except Public Administration ($43,478).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($58,086), Public Administration ($41,387), and Manufacturing ($35,982).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Georgia. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

77
Retail Trade
73
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
68
Manufacturing

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

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$72.6k
Manufacturing
$37.2k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$34.3k
Construction

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

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 2020, the top outbound Georgia product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $68.9B, followed by Mixed freight ($63.5B) and Electronics ($51.2B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

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$626B

2020 Value in Georgia

$1.3T

Projected 2050 Value in Georgia

108% growth

In 2020, total outbound Georgia trade was $626B. This is expected to increase 108% to $1.3T by 2050.

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

Florida
$57.7B
Tennessee
$34B
North Carolina
$30.2B

In 2020, the top outbound Georgia domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Florida with $57.7B, followed by Tennessee with $34B and North Carolina and $30.2B.

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

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Dade County, GA went to Donald J. Trump with 81.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (17%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.44%).

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

Donald J. Trump (81.6%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (17%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.44%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Dade County, GA went to Donald J. Trump with 81.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (17%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.44%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Dade County, GA for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senators Elections

US Senators from Georgia

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Jon Ossoff

Senator from Georgia

Assumed office on January 20, 2021

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 Representatives 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 2020, universities in Dade County, GA awarded 245 degrees. The student population of Dade County, GA in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 418 male students and 493 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Dade County, GA are White (212 and 89.8%), followed by Two or More Races (9 and 3.81%), Black or African American (5 and 2.12%), and Hispanic or Latino (5 and 2.12%).

The largest universities in Dade County, GA by number of degrees awarded are Covenant College (245 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Dade County, GA are General Business (24 and 9.8%), Elementary Education & Teaching (18 and 7.35%), and General Psychology (17 and 6.94%).

The median tuition cost in Dade County, GA for private four year colleges is $35,670.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2020 in Dade County, GA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 97.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 34.8%. The number of students enrolled in 2020 was 911 (45.9% men and 54.1% 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 2020 there were 911 students enrolled in Dade County, GA, 45.9% men and 54.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 794 records, of which 54.3% were women and 45.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business
24 degree-majors awarded
Elementary Education & Teaching
18 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
17 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Dade County, GA was General Business with 24 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Covenant College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

245 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Covenant College with 245 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2020, 113 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Dade County, GA, which is 0.856 times less than the 132 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 212 degrees mean that there were 23.6 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Two or More Races, with 9 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

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($35,670) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,040) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,170) 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 2020, 0.952% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.869% 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 2020 were High School or Equivalent (2.28M), Some college (1.79M), and Bachelors Degree (1.47M).

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 Dade County, GA was $128,500 in 2020, which is 0.559 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $123,500 to $128,500, a 4.05% increase. The homeownership rate in Dade County, GA is 71%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Dade County, GA have an average commute time of 26.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Dade County, GA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Dade County, GA is $40,384. In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Dade County, GA was Census Tract 403 with a value of $53,784, followed by Census Tract 402 and Census Tract 401.02, with respective values of $48,490 and $37,893.

In 2021, 13% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Dade County, GA. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator grew 0.872%.

Housing

Property

$128,500

Median Property Value 2020

±$11,701

$4,370

Median Property Taxes

±$444

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

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

Rent vs Own

71%

Homeownership

2020

65.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 71% of the housing units in Dade County, GA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 71.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Dade 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 403
Census Tract 402
Census Tract 401.02

In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Dade County, GA was Census Tract 403 with a value of $53,784, followed by Census Tract 402 and Census Tract 401.02, with respective values of $48,490 and $37,893.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Dade 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.

$40,384

Median Household Income

± $3,739

6.16k

Number of Households

± 551

In 2020, the median household income of the 6.16k households in Dade County, GA declined from $40,384 from the previous year's value of $42,581.

The following chart displays the households in Dade 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 Dade County, GA is from Georgia.

0.476

2020 Wage GINI in Georgia

0.477

2019 Wage GINI in Georgia

In 2020, the income inequality in Georgia was 0.476 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.302% decline from 2019 to 2020, 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 2020

Drove Alone (80.1%)
Carpooled (8.03%)
Walked (6.33%)

In 2020, 80.1% of workers in Dade County, GA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.03%) and those who walked to work (6.33%).

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

26.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Dade County, GA have a shorter commute time (26.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 2.26% of the workforce in Dade County, GA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2021, 13% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Dade County, GA. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator grew 0.872%.

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

Poverty & Diversity

11.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Dade County, GA (1.64k out of 14.8k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Males 45 - 54 and then Females 65 - 74.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Dade County, GA is White, followed by Hispanic 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 2021, 17.3% of the children was living in poverty in Dade County, GA. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 4.3%.

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.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2021, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 333 in Dade County, GA. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator grew 15.1 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

87.6% of the population of Dade County, GA has health coverage, with 43.3% on employee plans, 12.6% on Medicaid, 17% on Medicare, 12.1% on non-group plans, and 2.56% 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 Dade County, GA see 2704 patients per year on average, which represents a 17% decrease from the previous year (3257 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 3223 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 3223 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.7% were men and 52.3% were women.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Georgia. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

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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Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,704 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Dade County, GA

Primary care physicians in Dade County, GA see an average of 2,704 patients per year. This represents a 17% decrease from the previous year (3,257 patients).

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

Community Mobility

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

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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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.9% under 18 years, 20.7% between 18 and 34 years, 38.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.7% were men and 52.3% were women.

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

Uninsured People

12.4%

Uninsured

43.3%

Employer Coverage

12.6%

Medicaid

17%

Medicare

12.1%

Non-Group

2.56%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Dade County, GA grew by 0.797% from 12.3% to 12.4%.

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

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2021, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was N/A in Dade County, GA.

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

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2021, 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 37.8% in Dade County, GA.

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

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