Floyd County, GA

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2020 Population

97,805

0.448% 1-year growth

US Senator

Jon Ossoff

Democratic Party

US Senator

Raphael Warnock

Democratic Party

2020 Median Age

38.4

0.261% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

18.6%

0.877% 1-year increase

2020 Median Household Income

$50,657

4.8% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$137,600

3.93% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

42,403

1.63% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Floyd County, GA had a population of 97.8k people with a median age of 38.4 and a median household income of $50,657. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Floyd County, GA grew from 97,369 to 97,805, a 0.448% increase and its median household income grew from $48,336 to $50,657, a 4.8% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Floyd County, GA are White (Non-Hispanic) (70.4%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (13.7%), White (Hispanic) (7.69%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.84%), and Other (Hispanic) (2.59%).

None of the households in Floyd 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.

95.1% of the residents in Floyd County, GA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Floyd County, GA are Georgia Northwestern Technical College (2,902 degrees awarded in 2020), Georgia Highlands College (948 degrees), and Berry College (531 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Floyd County, GA was $137,600, and the homeownership rate was 62.5%.

Most people in Floyd County, GA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Floyd County, GA was 2 cars per household.

Floyd County, GA borders Cherokee County, AL, Bartow County, GA, Chattooga County, GA, Gordon County, GA, Polk County, GA, and Walker County, GA.

Population & Diversity

Floyd County, GA is home to a population of 97.8k people, from which 95.1% are citizens. As of 2020, 7.12% of Floyd County, GA residents were born outside of the country (6.97k people).

In 2020, there were 5.13 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (68.9k people) in Floyd County, GA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 13.4k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 7.52k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

95.1%

2020 Citizenship

95.1%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 95.1% of Floyd County, GA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Floyd County, GA was 95.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Floyd County, GA

White (Non-Hispanic)
68.9k ± 272
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
13.4k ± 366
White (Hispanic)
7.52k ± 928

11.3%

Hispanic Population

11k people

11.3% of the people in Floyd County, GA are hispanic (11k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Floyd 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

7.12%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

6.97k people

7.04%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

6.85k people

As of 2020, 7.12% of Floyd County, GA residents (6.97k 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 Floyd County, GA was 7.04%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,273 ± 262
Gulf War (2001-)
702 ± 215
Gulf War (1990s)
647 ± 154

Floyd County, GA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.24 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Floyd County, GA employs 42.4k people. The largest industries in Floyd County, GA are Manufacturing (7,675 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (6,357 people), and Educational Services (4,398 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($77,188), Wholesale Trade ($69,056), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($43,636).

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

42.4k

2020 Value

± 1,663

1.63%

1 Year growth

± 5.22%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Floyd County, GA grew at a rate of 1.63%, from 41.7k employees to 42.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Floyd County, GA, are Production Occupations (5,435 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (4,535 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (4,225 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Floyd 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

42.4k

2020 Value

± 1,663

1.63%

1 Year growth

± 5.22%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Floyd County, GA grew at a rate of 1.63%, from 41.7k employees to 42.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Floyd County, GA, are Manufacturing (7,675 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (6,357 people), and Educational Services (4,398 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Floyd County, GA, though some of these residents may live in Floyd County, GA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$37,324

Median earning men ± $2,342

$26,544

Median earning women ± $1,363

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Wholesale Trade ($71,139), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($47,989), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($47,773).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($40,580), Public Administration ($36,123), and Wholesale Trade ($33,926).

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

1,066
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
493
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
479
Retail Trade

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

$1.25M
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$1.19M
Manufacturing
$162k
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

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

Showing data for Georgia.

$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 Floyd County, GA went to Donald J. Trump with 69.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (28.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.24%).

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 (69.9%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (28.8%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.24%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Floyd County, GA went to Donald J. Trump with 69.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (28.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.24%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Floyd 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 Floyd County, GA awarded 4,736 degrees. The student population of Floyd County, GA in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 5,826 male students and 9,997 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Floyd County, GA are White (3,437 and 73.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (662 and 14.2%), Black or African American (390 and 8.34%), and Two or More Races (125 and 2.67%).

The largest universities in Floyd County, GA by number of degrees awarded are Georgia Northwestern Technical College (2,902 and 61.3%), Georgia Highlands College (948 and 20%), and Berry College (531 and 11.2%).

The most popular majors in Floyd County, GA are Liberal Arts & Sciences (740 and 15.6%), General Business Administration & Management (385 and 8.13%), and Industrial Mechanics & Maintenance Technology (314 and 6.63%).

The median tuition costs in Floyd County, GA are $30,050 for private four year colleges, and $2,280 and $8,632 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2020 in Floyd County, GA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 75.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 21.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2020 was 15,823 (36.8% men and 63.2% 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 15,823 students enrolled in Floyd County, GA, 36.8% men and 63.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 10,488 records, of which 62.9% were women and 37.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
740 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
93 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
68 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Floyd County, GA was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 740 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Georgia Northwestern Technical College
2,902 degrees awarded
Georgia Highlands College
948 degrees awarded
Berry College
531 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Georgia Northwestern Technical College with 2,902 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2020, 1,914 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Floyd County, GA, which is 0.678 times less than the 2,822 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 3,437 degrees mean that there were 5.19 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 662 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 ($30,050) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,064) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

Public, 2-year ($1,500) 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 Floyd County, GA was $137,600 in 2020, which is 0.599 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $132,400 to $137,600, a 3.93% increase. The homeownership rate in Floyd County, GA is 62.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Floyd County, GA have an average commute time of 23.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Floyd County, GA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Floyd County, GA is $50,657. In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Floyd County, GA was Census Tract 9 with a value of $73,583, followed by Census Tract 14 and Census Tract 7, with respective values of $72,288 and $70,167.

In 2021, 16.2% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Floyd County, GA. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 1.01%.

Housing

Property

$137,600

Median Property Value 2020

±$8,303

$22,616

Median Property Taxes

±$1,255

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

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

Rent vs Own

62.5%

Homeownership

2020

68.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 62.5% of the housing units in Floyd County, GA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 61%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Floyd 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 9
Census Tract 14
Census Tract 7

In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Floyd County, GA was Census Tract 9 with a value of $73,583, followed by Census Tract 14 and Census Tract 7, with respective values of $72,288 and $70,167.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Floyd 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.

$50,657

Median Household Income

± $3,025

35.6k

Number of Households

± 1,369

In 2020, the median household income of the 35.6k households in Floyd County, GA grew to $50,657 from the previous year's value of $48,336.

The following chart displays the households in Floyd 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 Floyd 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 (80.7%)
Carpooled (10.2%)
Worked At Home (4.12%)

In 2020, 80.7% of workers in Floyd County, GA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.2%) and those who worked at home (4.12%).

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

23.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Floyd County, GA have a shorter commute time (23.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 3.06% of the workforce in Floyd County, GA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2021, 16.2% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Floyd County, GA. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 1.01%.

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

Poverty & Diversity

18.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Floyd County, GA (17.3k out of 93.5k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Floyd County, 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.

Children in Poverty

In 2021, 24.1% of the children was living in poverty in Floyd County, GA. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 7.6%.

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 338 in Floyd County, GA. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 132 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

85.1% of the population of Floyd County, GA has health coverage, with 42.1% on employee plans, 16.2% on Medicaid, 13% on Medicare, 12.6% on non-group plans, and 1.12% 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 Floyd County, GA see 765 patients per year on average, which represents a 5.2% decrease from the previous year (807 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2462 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 764 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.1% were men and 52.9% 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

765 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Floyd County, GA

Primary care physicians in Floyd County, GA see an average of 765 patients per year. This represents a 5.2% decrease from the previous year (807 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Floyd 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 25.5% under 18 years, 20.7% between 18 and 34 years, 37.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.1% were men and 52.9% were women.

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

Uninsured People

14.9%

Uninsured

42.1%

Employer Coverage

16.2%

Medicaid

13%

Medicare

12.6%

Non-Group

1.12%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Floyd County, GA grew by 10.7% from 13.5% to 14.9%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Floyd 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 65 in Floyd County, GA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Floyd 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 34.3% in Floyd County, GA.

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

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