Emanuel County, GA

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2021 Population

22,739

0.95% 1-year growth

US Senator

Jon Ossoff

Democratic Party

US Senator

Raphael Warnock

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

37.2

0.813% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

24.9%

3.93% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$42,880

11.6% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$77,100

3.21% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

8,611

2.06% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Emanuel County, GA had a population of 22.7k people with a median age of 37.2 and a median household income of $42,880. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Emanuel County, GA grew from 22,525 to 22,739, a 0.95% increase and its median household income grew from $38,423 to $42,880, a 11.6% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Emanuel County, GA are White (Non-Hispanic) (59%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (32.2%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.56%), White (Hispanic) (2.42%), and Other (Hispanic) (1.61%).

None of the households in Emanuel 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.

98.3% of the residents in Emanuel County, GA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Emanuel County, GA are East Georgia State College (322 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Emanuel County, GA was $77,100, and the homeownership rate was 60.2%.

Most people in Emanuel County, GA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 28 minutes. The average car ownership in Emanuel County, GA was 2 cars per household.

Emanuel County, GA borders Bulloch County, GA, Burke County, GA, Candler County, GA, Jefferson County, GA, Jenkins County, GA, Johnson County, GA, Laurens County, GA, Tattnall County, GA, Toombs County, GA, and Treutlen County, GA.

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Population & Diversity

Emanuel County, GA is home to a population of 22.7k people, from which 98.3% are citizens. As of 2021, 2.59% of Emanuel County, GA residents were born outside of the country (588 people).

In 2021, there were 1.83 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (13.4k people) in Emanuel County, GA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 7.32k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 810 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.3%

2021 Citizenship

98.2%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.3% of Emanuel County, GA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Emanuel County, GA was 98.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Emanuel County, GA

White (Non-Hispanic)
13.4k ± 16
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
7.32k ± 322
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
810 ± 310

4.73%

Hispanic Population

1.08k people

4.73% of the people in Emanuel County, GA are hispanic (1.08k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Emanuel 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
226,399 ± 11,557 people
India
100,869 ± 7,760 people
Jamaica
46,494 ± 5,282 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Georgia was Mexico, the natal country of 226,399 Georgia residents, followed by India with 100,869 and Jamaica with 46,494.

Foreign-Born Population

2.59%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

588 people

2.3%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

517 people

As of 2021, 2.59% of Emanuel County, GA residents (588 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Emanuel County, GA was 2.3%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (1990s)
364 ± 173
Vietnam
312 ± 109
Gulf War (2001-)
189 ± 117

Emanuel County, GA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (1990s), 1.17 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Emanuel County, GA employs 8.61k people. The largest industries in Emanuel County, GA are Manufacturing (1,491 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,213 people), and Retail Trade (1,014 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($64,266), Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation ($63,629), and Wholesale Trade ($50,676).

Males in Georgia have an average income that is 1.35 times higher than the average income of females, which is $54,211. The income inequality in Georgia (measured using the Gini index) is 0.475, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

8.61k

2021 Value

± 743

2.06%

1 Year growth

± 11.7%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Emanuel County, GA grew at a rate of 2.06%, from 8.44k employees to 8.61k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Emanuel County, GA, are Production Occupations (1,102 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (894 people), and Construction & Extraction Occupations (643 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Emanuel 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.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

8.61k

2021 Value

± 743

2.06%

1 Year growth

± 11.7%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Emanuel County, GA grew at a rate of 2.06%, from 8.44k employees to 8.61k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Emanuel County, GA, are Manufacturing (1,491 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,213 people), and Retail Trade (1,014 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Emanuel County, GA, though some of these residents may live in Emanuel County, GA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$37,791

Median earning men ± $2,490

$27,628

Median earning women ± $3,641

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($56,151), Construction ($52,904), and Wholesale Trade ($50,777).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($50,536), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($42,314), and Public Administration ($40,022).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Georgia. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

133
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
131
Manufacturing
106
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

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

$232k
Manufacturing
$41.9k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$26.8k
Retail Trade

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 $73.4B, followed by Mixed freight ($67.6B) and Machinery ($50.5B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

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$625B

2020 Value in Georgia

$1.3T

Projected 2050 Value in Georgia

109% growth

In 2020, total outbound Georgia trade was $625B. This is expected to increase 109% 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
$59.2B
Tennessee
$36.9B
North Carolina
$32.9B

In 2020, the top outbound Georgia domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Florida with $59.2B, followed by Tennessee with $36.9B and North Carolina and $32.9B.

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 Emanuel County, GA went to Donald J. Trump with 69% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (30.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.695%).

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 (69%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (30.4%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.695%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Emanuel 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 2020–21 United States Senate election in Georgia|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 2021, universities in Emanuel County, GA awarded 322 degrees. The student population of Emanuel County, GA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 852 male students and 1,156 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Emanuel County, GA are White (150 and 47%), followed by Black or African American (139 and 43.6%), Hispanic or Latino (16 and 5.02%), and Two or More Races (11 and 3.45%).

The largest universities in Emanuel County, GA by number of degrees awarded are East Georgia State College (322 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Emanuel County, GA are Liberal Arts & Sciences (136 and 42.2%), Early Childhood Program Administration. (37 and 11.5%), and General Psychology (37 and 11.5%).

The median tuition cost in Emanuel County, GA for a public four year colleges is $2,280 for in-state students and $8,632 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 2,008 students enrolled in Emanuel County, GA, 42.4% men and 57.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 879 records, of which 57.9% were women and 42.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
136 degree-majors awarded
Early Childhood Program Administration.
37 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
37 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Emanuel County, GA was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 136 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

East Georgia State College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

322 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was East Georgia State College with 322 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 90 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Emanuel County, GA, which is 0.388 times less than the 232 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 150 degrees mean that there were 1.08 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 139 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

Public, 4-year or above ($2,280) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($856) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,440) 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 2021, 1.01% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.946% 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 2021 were High School or Equivalent (2.29M), Some college (1.78M), and Bachelors Degree (1.52M).

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 Emanuel County, GA was $77,100 in 2021, which is 0.315 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $74,700 to $77,100, a 3.21% increase. The homeownership rate in Emanuel County, GA is 60.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Emanuel County, GA have an average commute time of 28 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Emanuel County, GA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Emanuel County, GA is $42,880. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Emanuel County, GA was Census Tract 9705 with a value of $50,250, followed by Census Tract 9703 and Census Tract 9702, with respective values of $39,500 and $37,857.

In 2022, 15.2% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Emanuel County, GA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 1.2%.

Housing

Property

$77,100

Median Property Value 2021

±$7,736

$4,961

Median Property Taxes

±$507

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

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

Rent vs Own

60.2%

Homeownership

2021

69.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 60.2% of the housing units in Emanuel County, GA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 58.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Emanuel 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 9705
Census Tract 9703
Census Tract 9702

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Emanuel County, GA was Census Tract 9705 with a value of $50,250, followed by Census Tract 9703 and Census Tract 9702, with respective values of $39,500 and $37,857.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Emanuel 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.

$42,880

Median Household Income

± $3,022

8.25k

Number of Households

± 679

In 2021, the median household income of the 8.25k households in Emanuel County, GA grew to $42,880 from the previous year's value of $38,423.

The following chart displays the households in Emanuel 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 < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

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

0.475

2021 Wage GINI in Georgia

0.476

2020 Wage GINI in Georgia

In 2021, the income inequality in Georgia was 0.475 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.141% decline from 2020 to 2021, 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 2021

Drove Alone (77.5%)
Carpooled (13.8%)
Worked At Home (5.51%)

In 2021, 77.5% of workers in Emanuel County, GA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (13.8%) and those who worked at home (5.51%).

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

28 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Emanuel County, GA have a longer commute time (28 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 4.72% of the workforce in Emanuel County, GA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 15.2% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Emanuel County, GA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 1.2%.

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

Poverty & Diversity

24.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Emanuel County, GA (5.43k out of 21.8k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 45 - 54 and then Males 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Emanuel County, GA is White, followed by Black 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 2022, 34.3% of the children was living in poverty in Emanuel County, GA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 7.8%.

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 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 371 in Emanuel County, GA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 275 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

83.4% of the population of Emanuel County, GA has health coverage, with 32.3% on employee plans, 26.7% on Medicaid, 12% on Medicare, 11.5% on non-group plans, and 0.938% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Emanuel County, GA see 2265 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.177% increase from the previous year (2261 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 7502 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 979 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.1% were men and 51.9% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,265 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Emanuel County, GA

Primary care physicians in Emanuel County, GA see an average of 2,265 patients per year. This represents a 0.177% increase from the previous year (2,261 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.7% under 18 years, 20.3% between 18 and 34 years, 36.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.1% were men and 51.9% were women.

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

Uninsured People

16.6%

Uninsured

32.3%

Employer Coverage

26.7%

Medicaid

12%

Medicare

11.5%

Non-Group

0.938%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Emanuel County, GA declined by 11.7% from 18.8% to 16.6%.

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

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 58 in Emanuel County, GA.

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

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, 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% in Emanuel County, GA.

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

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